Nozawa Now: Monday 31st December 2018
- Dec 31, 2018
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano
New snowfall at base 26cm
Snowfall at base this season 204cm
Posted on Monday 31st December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here.
Good morning from Nozawa.
Yes, the snow has continued and we have another decent amount since yesterday.
Anyway. If my calculations are correct, the resort has reported 45cm of fresh snow on the top Yamabiko area since yesterday morning (25cm of that overnight) with around 30cm on other areas, give or take. And I concur.
Suddenly, the snow depth up top is over 2m and I have now measured well over 1m down at base in the last run of days. What a way to end the year. Hopefully that will be a sign of what is to come in 2019.
Less snow is expected today and it looks like the sun will be around tomorrow morning. And then more snow after that.
Lifts are opening 30 minutes early until Wednesday for the New Year.
There'll be some events going on tonight. First up is nighta which is extended until 11:30pm and then there'll be fireworks. I imagine one or two people might also be enjoying a sip or two of sake as well. Maybe even the enigmatic skiing vegetable mascot 'Nasuki'. (I wonder if he/she opens up after a few drinks? Every time I ask him/her something, they don't answer).
Anyway. I wish you all a Happy New Years Eve! Have fun & take care. And see you in 2019.
Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season |
Data as of Monday 31st December 2018 Total snowfall at base 204cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (15th December) November 2018 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 202cm reported on 13 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.