December 2013

A Beautiful Boxing Day

by Mark on December 26, 2013

Base up top: 170 cm    Temp Top; 0 Degrees Base at bottom; 75 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Mostly sunny After a suburb Christmas day in Nozawa Onsen we have a continuation of sunshine and light winds. With superb powder snow on offer yesterday and very few people out skiing untracked […]

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A White Christmas in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on December 25, 2013

Base up top: 190 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 75 cm New Snow since close: 15 cm Weather; Partly cloudy Its a white Christmas in Nozawa Onsen this morning with 10-15cm falling across the mountain since last lifts yesterday. Combined with the totals received over the preceding hours, skiing conditions should […]

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Christmas Eve Anticipation

by Mark on December 24, 2013

Base up top: 175 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 60 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Light snow We woke to a partly cloudy day in Nozawa Onsen this morning. Although shortly after breakfast the mist and clouds rolled in and we now have some light snow falling. Early […]

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Snowy Lead-up to Christmas

by Mark on December 23, 2013

Base up top: 180 cm    Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom; 70 cm New Snow since close: 3 cm Weather; Cloudy Its an overcast morning here in Nozawa Onsen and we are still experiencing the occasional light flurry. Light winds and minimal crowds will ensure a fun day up on the slopes. There […]

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Thunderstorms and Heavy Overnight Snow

by Mark on December 22, 2013

Base up top: 170 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 65 cm New Snow since close: 45 cm Weather; Moderate snow Looks like snow has persisted here in Nozawa Onsen for about the past 24 hours. In total 45cm fell overnight adding to what fell throughout yesterday. Snowfall rates increased during the […]

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