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Nozawa Now: Sunday 26th November 2023

  • Nov 26, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 11

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 21cm

Posted on Sunday 26th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here.


It was great to see that snow yesterday.


This morning it's fine and sunny. It is a beautiful morning up top, even though early things look more foggy for the moment. That will surely clear quite quickly.


We did get some more snow since my early morning report yesterday (recorded in this report). Still, the ski area obviously doesn't feel enough snow in the upper areas to open yet. The next snow is still forecast from around the middle of the coming week. Hopefully, the ski area will be open by this time next week.


Yesterday, a safety prayer ceremony (安全祈願祭) was held by officials at the ski area. There are all sorts of formal things going on. It's a bit of a special year, being the 100th anniversary of the opening of the ski area. Very cool. It is a good reminder of how much history there is in this special place.


Nozawa Onsen ski area will open as soon as there is enough snow.



Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Sunday 26th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 13cm (25th November) November 2023 snowfall 21cm reported on 2 days




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