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Nozawa Now: Wednesday 5th December 2012

  • Dec 5, 2012
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 1, 2025

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


New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this season 16cm

Weather overview Clear and sunny

Wind

Slight

Temperature -

Visibility

Very good


Posted on Wednesday 5th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here.


It is a beautiful morning in Nozawa, different from yesterday for sure with that wet stuff falling from the sky. Yes it was raining yesterday down below, but happily those naughty rain clouds have moved on and this morning the sun is out and blie skies all round.


Resort lift operations remain unchanged as we wait for a decent snowfall to kick things off proper. It looks like we might soon be getting that. There is some very heavy snowfall forecast for the weekend and into Monday, and if it comes off then we will certainly quickly be seeing a lot more of the lifts moving. Fingers crossed.


If you plan to be here over the weekend come prepared for snow, cold temperatures and possibly strong winds as well.


I'll keep you posted.


Lifts operating:

Nagasaka Gondola

Yamabiko Four

Yamabiko No 2 Four


Courses open:

Yamabiko A Course

Yamabiko B Course

Yamabiko C Course

Yamabiko D Course

Yamabiko E Course

Kokenashi


Official snow depths:

Yamabiko

100cm


Hikage

40cm


Uenotaira

70cm


Nagasaka

15cm



Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Wednesday 5th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 16cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (2nd December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 13cm reported on 2 days




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