📷 Nozawa Onsen
Asia
Nozawa Onsen
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
1
2026–27 season
Overview
Nozawa Onsen is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 28, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 09:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Nozawa Onsen is a historic ski resort located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its abundant natural snow, traditional hot spring village atmosphere, and scenic mountain views. The resort features a large ski area with diverse terrain suitable for all levels, modern lift infrastructure, and a variety of runs including long cruisers and challenging slopes. Visitors can enjoy authentic Japanese culture, numerous public onsens, and a welcoming village with local dining and lodging options. Nozawa Onsen stands out for its blend of excellent skiing and rich cultural experiences rooted in centuries-old traditions.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Nozawa Onsen
Lifts
19
Skiable area
268.6 ac
Longest run
10 km / 6.2 mi
Runs by difficulty(36 total)
Beginner
18
50% of terrain
Intermediate
11
30% of terrain
Advanced
7
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Stay Bar – A cozy and vibrant après-ski spot in Nozawa Onsen, Stay Bar is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, creative cocktails, and regular live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 09:01 AM UTC
Base
565m
Temp
24.1°C
Wind
5.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1108m
Temp
20.6°C
Wind
5.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1650m
Temp
19.7°C
Wind
5.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Nozawa Onsen (japan), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 9:01 AM
Today 23 / 160.2mm | Wed, Jul 15 25 / 151.7mm | Thu, Jul 16 23 / 171.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 21 / 1715.1mm | Sat, Jul 18 22 / 166.7mm | Sun, Jul 19 23 / 165mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Temp (°C) | 19 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 24 | 29 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 23 | 33 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 20 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1650m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
22.5°
15.8°
9 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
25°
15.2°
8 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
22.8°
16.8°
12 km/h
Fri
17
🌦️
21.1°
16.7°
5 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
21.5°
16.2°
10 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
23°
16°
10 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
21.8°
16.5°
7 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
20.6°
14.4°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
19.1°
12.4°
12 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
20.5°
10.7°
6 km/h
Summit elevation (1650m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 09:01 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 559cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 559cm full-season avg
559cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has matched the 30-year average at 519.0 cm, indicating overall stability in long-term snowfall patterns. However, there has been notable variability within this period, with snowfall ranging from a low of 431.3 cm in 2020 to a high of 639.9 cm in 2024. The most recent season's snowfall is 88% of the 5-year average but 107% of the 30-year average, suggesting that while this season is slightly below recent short-term trends, it remains above the long-term norm. This variability highlights occasional anomalies but no clear directional trend in snowfall amounts.
Nozawa Onsen Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 535cm with an average of 104 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 25.1cm | 7 days | 2cm | 11cm | 9.1cm |
| December | 127.1cm | 22 days | 28cm | 67cm | 18.1cm |
| January | 172.5cm | 27 days | 100cm | 134cm | 19.3cm |
| February | 118.6cm | 22 days | 142cm | 163cm | 15.9cm |
| March | 74.5cm | 19 days | 138cm | 160cm | 13.2cm |
| April | 16cm | 6 days | 73cm | 121cm | 6.3cm |
| May | 0.1cm | 0 days | 5cm | 34cm | 0.2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
