Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 704cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A bit of sun earlier on, but it's mostly grey and cloudy now, and rain will very probably be falling today... up high as well. As night time approaches it should be snow up there but I think we'll be lucky to get white stuff down here. Thursday/Friday continues to look promising for some of that white stuff though. Operating lifts (planned): Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open. Nighta every Saturday night until 22nd March. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 18th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 704cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 115cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 714cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Friday 21st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Fresh snow! Yes, we have got that fresh we were hoping for. Of course, we want more. About 5cm down at base and on the cars, with the resort saying there's 10-15cm of fresh snow on the runs. It's still snowing too so hopefully more to come down during the day today, meaning limited visibility. We're back down to negative temperatures as well, so it all feels a bit like winter again this morning. Long may it continue! (Though, looks like tomorrow sun is expected, doh! Is this the last blast of the season?) Operating lifts (planned): Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open. Last nighta of the season - 21st and 22nd March. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 21st March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 714cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 125cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 734cm Weather overview Mostly clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Great Posted on Saturday 22nd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The sun is out this morning which is a big change from the conditions we had yesterday - which was mid-winter like snow and wind too. Lots of snow as well. The resort is saying differing numbers actually. I am reading 20cm. And I am reading 30-40cm. Wind may have something to do with that but I would say easily 20cm since yesterday is what I had to move off the bonnet of the car. Bottom line - nice new layer of snow that will have really refreshed the mountain. It's sunny too; so excellent conditions this Saturday morning. Operating lifts (planned): Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open. Last nighta of the season - 21st and 22nd March. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 22nd March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 734cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 145cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 734cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Sunday 23rd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Temperatures just around zero this morning but it's going to get toasty later on in the day. And there's going to be no cooling down either in the coming week as we are set for Spring to arrive properly this time and bringing with it very warm conditions. We've done well though. Just one more week left for the season at Madarao - planned last day of the season is on Monday 31st March. A good week of spring skiing while it lasts... Operating lifts (planned): Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open. Last nighta of the season - 21st and 22nd March. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 23rd March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 734cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 145cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 734cm Weather overview Blue sky with some cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Saturday 29th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . 3 days to go! Yes, it's Saturday morning and Madarao's last day of the season is Monday, March 31st. After a bit of cool, it warmed up again yesterday and it should be warm as well today. Unfortunately rain is likely tomorrow but fingers crossed the sun will be back for the last day of the season on Monday. Lots of snow left, all runs open! Operating lifts (planned): Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open. Nighta has finished for the season. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 29th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 734cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 145cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 734cm Weather overview Blue sky Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Monday 31st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It doesn't seem that long ago when I was starting up these reports for the season... but here I am wrapping them up on the last day of the season. The sun is out this morning, there's still great snow cover, all courses are open and it should be a good last day. (The only thing that might spoil things is the fairly strong wind at times...) I think most people would agree that it has been something of an odd season - not only here but in many surrounding areas as well. It somehow didn't seem to be as consistent as we are used to - though it's worth reminding ourselves of very high standards that we often expect and often get here! There were many fine powder days though and I have some very fine memories of hitting the powder in those tree runs. It's always sad to think how long it will be before I can do that again. The warm up will continue now and no doubt the snow will quickly start disappearing from the mountain. It's shocking how fast it does start to go once we get into April! Of course Madarao is a fine place to be when there's no snow around as well - beautiful all year round and nice and cool in those hot summer months. There's usually a number of events going on as well which are worth looking up. (Get to the Madarao website via the links on Madarao Kogen resort page that is linked to from here). Anyway, thank you for reading the Madarao Now reports this year, and I hope to see you in the run up to next season! Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 31st March 2014 Total snowfall at base 734cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 145cm reported on 13 days Previous report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1012cm Weather overview Light snow, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 8:54am on Saturday 30th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . New snow until the end! 2cm of snow is being reported by the resort this morning and light snow falling. A trace on my car to brush off early on. It's still foggy too so can't really see where you are at all. Not often we have 2 days on the trot of conditions like this. Nice for it to feel colder again though. Let's hope that tomorrow for the last day of the season conditions will clear up a bit and we'll see the mountain. Unfortunately at the moment the forecast is for cloud and possibly rain. Not much more to say.... 2 more days left! Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 30th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1012cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 82cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 824cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 22nd April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It might well be warming up soon... but not quite yet. This morning it's another cold and wintery-like start to the day and there's more snow to report.... up to 7cm on Yamabiko according to the resort themselves, and 5cm on Uenotaira. A cold -5C up there too as of 7:30am and conditions described as 'powder'. Not bad at all. Similarly poor visibility up on the top runs this morning and the forecast for the day is decent weather and so perhaps we will see it clear up as the day moves on. Warmer conditions are expected tomorrow. ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 220cm Uenotaira 145cm ----- Nozawa Onsen planned opening dates to the end of season: Daily until 6th May: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift 27th April until 6th May Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park 27th April until 6th May Paradise Four lift ----- Courses scheduled to be open at Nozawa Onsen (subject to change due to weather conditions): Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Bunabayashi (to the Nagasaka Gondola mid station) Paradise Utopia Rinkan (until the Hikage area) Challenge Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 22nd April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 824cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 15cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 817cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, snow Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Sunday 21st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . 15cm of fresh snow. You read correctly. 15cm of fresh snow up on the Yamabiko and Uenotaira slopes according to the resort, and we have even got a new coating of snow down at base and in the village as well. Perhaps no summer this year and clicking right into next season? Perhaps not. But it feel suitably cold this morning and it was a nice surprise to see snow down in the village. I haven't been up there myself yet but I am sure it will be a very happy Sunday for people here today, especially early on. Doubt many people thought they'd be getting to ride fresh snow. Fairly poor visibility on the upper slopes of the resort as it continues to snow. This coming week we are expecting it to start warming up again. It usually gets warm for Golden Week. ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 215cm Uenotaira 140cm ----- Nozawa Onsen planned opening dates to the end of season: Daily until 6th May: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Paradise Four lift ----- Courses scheduled to be open at Nozawa Onsen (subject to change due to weather conditions): Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Bunabayashi (to the Nagasaka Gondola mid station) Paradise Utopia Rinkan (until the Hikage area) Challenge Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 21st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 817cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 8cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 812cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 11th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It has been good to see some snow sprinkling down the mountainside once again and the resort reported an impressive 15cm of new snowfall on the top Yamabiko runs this morning. 10cm on Uenotaira and even 5cm down on Hikage. Not a bad showing at all! Anyway just cloudy this morning and it might clear up a bit during the day, but we might get some spots of rain/sleet/perhaps snow higher up later again. Hardly any wind this morning. Good to see winter giving it one more go before the warmer weather takes over. ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 245cm Uenotaira 155cm Hikage 45cm ----- Nozawa Onsen opening dates from 1st April to the end of season: From 1st April until 6th May: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift From 1st April until 7th April 12th April until 14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park 6th-7th April 13th-14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Paradise Four lift ----- Courses scheduled to be open at Nozawa Onsen (subject to change due to weather conditions): Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Bunabayashi (to the Nagasaka Gondola mid station) Paradise Utopia A Utopia B Rinkan (until the Hikage area) To get back to the Nagasaka Gondola from Rinkan use the shuttle bus from Isemiya course. Lift prices from 1st April are 3500 yen (adults), 1500 yen (children), 2500 yen (seniors) for a day ticket and 2500 yen (adults), 1000 yen (children), 2000 yen (seniors) for a half day. Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 11th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 812cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 795cm Weather overview Overcast Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Monday 4th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . We have had a light dusting of snow overnight in Nozawa Onsen; not much, just 1cm being reported by the resort up at Uenotaira (and 0cm in other areas). It's currently overcast with light winds but we expect clouds to move away some time this morning with a clear bluebird day forecast. Temperatures are set to remain relatively cool with a freezing level at about 600m. Groomed runs will be silky smooth and fast this morning and are set to remain in good condition with light weekday crowds. Through the trees will be mostly tracked out in obvious areas but with a bit of a hunt powder stashes are still on offer. With the fresh snow yesterday the whole mountain was in great form and the weekend crowds relished in the conditions. Off piste it was still possible to feel the icy base beneath and there were a few submerged death cookies, which required a good sense of the terrain, but riding was otherwise pretty good. Looking further ahead at the extended forecast we expect light snow showers tomorrow. These will be the last for some time so best to make the most of the conditions. Following that we expect an extended run of clear, warm spring days and cool nights. A gradual warming trend will occur until Saturday, when it was really warm up, after which a brief cool change is looking likely. --- Lifts operating: All lifts scheduled to be operating except Yunomine Pair Mizunashi Triple Challenge Pair Utopia Pair Hikage Number 2 Pair B line Courses open: All courses open except Grand Prix Kandahar East Kandahar West Challenge 39 Official snow depths: Yamabiko 380cm Uenotaira 355cm Hikage 205cm Nagasaka 200cm Karasawa 150cm Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 647cm Weather overview Clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Sunday 17th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It is a bright and blue sunny day here in Nozawa Onsen. We have had a nice top up of powder with 15cm being recorded across the resort (Uenotaira recorded slightly more at 20cm). It should be another good days riding across the groomed runs and the trees. Yesterday was an awesome day as heavy snow and extremely cold temperatures continued. We had about 60cm fall; enough so it really did feel bottomless through the trees. It was slightly crowded but the superb snow conditions made up for it. Taking a look at the forecast.... we still expect a warm spell tomorrow with the possibility of some rain down low/snow up high. The following day we should see very cold temperatures and snow continue for quite a few days. Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 17th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 647cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com