Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 821cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa, I was in Nagano city yesterday and just made my way back to Nozawa mid-morning.... where it's snowing lightly at the moment. Another 10-15cm of fresh snowfall across the mountain since yesterday afternoon keeping things nice and fresh no doubt. Still lots of cloud around and limited visibility especially higher up from what I can see on the webcams now. Kamoshikla and Tanuki are back open. Expecting some sunshine in the day tomorrow, with more snow later on Thursday forecast. Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday: Yamabiko - 15cm Uenotaira - 10cm Hikage - 10cm Nagasaka - 10cm Karasawa - 10cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 440cm Uenotaira - 410cm Hikage - 290cm Nagasaka - 280cm Karasawa - 240cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Lifts open (subject to change): All lifts operating except: Yunomine pair Mizunashi triple Challenge pair Utopia pair Hikage Number 2 Pair B line Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd February 2015 Total snowfall at base 821cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 70cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 863cm Posted on Tuesday 10th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's another very cold morning here in Nozawa and I have more fresh to report too... since yesterday the resort is reporting 15-23cm of fresh snow across the mountain. They're also reporting a temperature of -12C at Yamabiko as of 8am. Just generally cloudy conditions as I write this report approaching 9am, and we're not really expecting much in terms of snow today. More just cloud and it should be remaining cold. Looks like tomorrow should be a cracker with sun on the forecast and getting a bit warmer as well, hopefully not too much. Then it's back to snow falling Friday and Saturday so continued fresh conditions looks likely. Fresh snow to report since yesterday (reported by resort): Yamabiko - 17cm Uenotaira - 23cm Hikage - 20cm Nagasaka - 19cm Karasawa - 15cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 430cm Uenotaira - 380cm Hikage - 280cm Nagasaka - 280cm Karasawa - 230cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Lifts open (subject to change): All lifts operating except: Yunomine pair Mizunashi triple Challenge pair Utopia pair Hikage Number 2 pair B line Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 10th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 863cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 112cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 828cm Posted on Friday 6th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from a snowy Nozawa. Not heavy snow but a bit of snow, the resort reporting up to 20cm on upper slopes, 10cm mid mountain and just a bit at base. It is still snowing now but expected to stop this morning leaving us with a cloudy day and temperature hovering around freezing point down here in the village. Tomorrow expect sun and enjoy it while you can because from Sunday onwards the next lot of snow is due to start falling and continue into next week. I would say some Nozawa-rashii snowfall might be on the cards come Monday. Light north westerly wind this morning, not too cold this morning; limited visibility to start the day higher up in particular but that should clear up. Going to be another busy weekend. Might see you out there. Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday afternoon: Yamabiko - 15cm Uenotaira - 20cm Hikage - 0cm Nagasaka - 12cm Karasawa - 0cm Official snow depths (as of yesterday): Yamabiko - 425cm Uenotaira - 375cm Hikage - 270cm Nagasaka - 255cm Karasawa - 210cm Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 6th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 828cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 5 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 919cm Posted on Sunday 15th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Calling all snow lovers! Uenotaira area of Nozawa reports over 50cm of snowfall since yesterday morning, with at least 30cm of fresh fallen across the mountain. Oh yes, it'll be deep out there this morning. It isn't too cold either. Actually it feels relatively mild down here at base this morning, but snow is falling still and it's not looking likely to quit just yet. The local forecast says that it'll ease off this afternoon, to be followed by clear and sunny conditions tomorrow. If you can extend the weekend by the day you will be richly rewarded. Should be excellent conditions again this morning and if the weather clears tomorrow should be one of the days of the season as well. Fresh snow to report since yesterday (reported by resort): Yamabiko - 47cm Uenotaira - 54cm Hikage - 37cm Nagasaka - 37cm Karasawa - 31cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 465cm Uenotaira - 420cm Hikage - 310cm Nagasaka - 300cm Karasawa - 260cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Kandahar Course East Kandahar Course West Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 15th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 919cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 168cm 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 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 889cm Posted on Saturday 14th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Snow awaited me though with a nice layer of new snow on the ground - resort reporting up to 35cm in places since yesterday morning. It has been snowing this morning but as I write this now there's a few breaks in the cloud and even a bit of sunshine as well. Snow is the forecast for the day though, with a chance of heavy snowfall conditions later and overnight. Perhaps easing off later tomorrow. But after the chance of some sun early week, it'll be back to snow mid week. Sounds good to me. I'm off up the mountain now! Until tomorrow. (Children of junior high and younger can use the lifts for free tomorrow). Fresh snow to report since yesterday (reported by resort): Yamabiko - 5cm Uenotaira - 20cm Hikage - 25cm Nagasaka - 35cm Karasawa - 25cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 440cm Uenotaira - 395cm Hikage - 290cm Nagasaka - 280cm Karasawa - 230cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Kandahar Course East Kandahar Course West Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 14th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 889cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 138cm reported on 10 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 848cm Posted on Monday 9th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Back to a Monday morning after a very busy and lively weekend in Nozawa. It's much colder this morning and there's some fresh snow on the ground - Nozawa is reporting 10-15cm across the mountain. Snow forecast for all day today though right now there's actually a bit of blue sky on show and the sun peeking through as well in places. Almost feels like it could clear up but the clouds should be back and delivering sooner than later and I expect to bring you some more numbers in the report tomorrow. Maybe a break from snow around Wednesday, but back to it before and over the coming weekend. Looks like there's going to be lots. :) Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday: Yamabiko - 10cm Uenotaira - 10cm Hikage - 15cm Nagasaka - 15cm Karasawa - 15cm Official snow depths (as of yesterday): Yamabiko - 420cm Uenotaira - 370cm Hikage - 270cm Nagasaka - 260cm Karasawa - 220cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 9th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 848cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 97cm reported on 7 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 833cm Posted on Saturday 7th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a beauty of a morning in Nozawa and by the looks of it in wider areas as well. Blue skies, sunny, hardly any cloud at all. All looking very tempting. The resort is full on this weekend with no lifts taking a break and no doubt it's going to be a busy few days. It is a cold start to the day but it should start to feel warmer as the day goes on especially if the sun stays out for the day. Low positive temperature numbers expected later on today and tomorrow too, though generally more cloud tomorrow. Fresh snow by the end of tomorrow as well hopefully. Have fun and take care. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 7th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 833cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 82cm reported on 6 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 864cm Posted on Friday 13th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Not the snowfall I was hoping for overnight, but it has started and the resort is reporting up to 7cm on Uenotaira... just 1cm at Yamabiko. It's certainly colder this morning so the signs are still on for some decent winter like conditions today and tomorrow. We'll just have to see what nature brings and if it delivers. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 13th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 864cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 113cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 936cm Posted on Thursday 19th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Happy Chinese New Year! There are quite a lot of people here in Nozawa celebrating, and I hope you enjoy yourselves. The top areas from the resort this morning report 10cm of fresh snow, with 5cm on Hikage. Just a thin dusting down at base. It's all a bit... mild feeling just at the moment. Over the weekend we are told to expect the warmest temperatures of the year so far especially on Sunday and there may even be rain at higher elevations as well. We can only hope that won't happen. Before then though, is that the chance of heavy snow I see on some forecasts tonight? It looks like it might be. Let's see, I will fill you in on that tomorrow morning. Right now, lots of cloud, some blue sky here and there. The webcam seems to show early morning foggy conditions on upper areas. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 19th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 936cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 185cm 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 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 934cm Posted on Monday 16th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a cold morning here in Nozawa but the sun is out and we are treated to beautiful blue skies, something of a contrast with yesterday. A beautiful Monday morning and should be good for the day, perhaps clouding over a bit but end up being quite mild. Cloud due tomorrow but fresh snow is just around the corner once again, should be falling on us Wednesday and Thursday. This morning over on the Kandahar East Course from 9:30am, there's a 'let's try alpine pole course' kind of thing going on. Should be an interesting experience. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 16th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 934cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 183cm 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 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 956cm Posted on Friday 20th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . A good surprise this morning. Temperatures remain mild but the resort is reporting 20-35cm of fresh snow across the mountain this morning so fresh to play in. Might get a bit more this morning but it will likely ease and tomorrow we're expecting sunshine. And warmer conditions. Then on Sunday... warmer conditions again. With a good chance of rain. Yikes, that doesn't sound so good. If you are hitting Nozawa one day this weekend I'd definitely be choosing Saturday myself. As we get into next week, it should start to get colder again though for now not a whole lot of snow on the forecast. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 20th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 956cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 205cm reported on 14 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1004cm Posted on Friday 13th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa and some more snow overnight as this run of winter like weather continues. 10-20cm on most of the mountain since my report yesterday morning with more of that happening during the day yesterday than overnight. A mix of conditions this morning with light snow at times, cloud and even a bit of sun as well. Can't seem to make up it's mind what to do. Maybe it's spring trying to take back control. Looks like it will win out as well come Sunday and onwards into next week with some very warm conditions on the forecast. Fingers crossed it will stay cold at least until tomorrow so we can have a good start to the weekend. Fresh snow to report since yesterday (reported by resort): Yamabiko - 10cm Uenotaira - 20cm Hikage - 10cm Nagasaka - 10cm Karasawa - 5cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 440cm Uenotaira - 395cm Hikage - 250cm Nagasaka - 245cm Karasawa - 195cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Jumping Course Grand Prix Challenge 39 Kandahar Course East Kandahar Course West Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 13th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 1004cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 215cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 38cm 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