📷 Nozawa Onsen
Asia
Nozawa Onsen
Closed for the season
Season ended May 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Mar 13
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
90cm
Overview
Nozawa Onsen is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season as of May 6, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited), snow base 90 cm (35.4 in). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 20:00 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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Resort Info
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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed May 6, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
The current snow depth is reported at 90cm.
Recent
There has been no new snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
No specific snow accumulation is expected in the 14-day forecast.
Historic
This season's total snowfall of 560cm is consistent with the 5-year average of 559cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC
Base
565m
Temp
15.3°C
Wind
13.4km/h
Snow Depth
180cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1108m
Temp
11.7°C
Wind
13.4km/h
Snow Depth
135cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1650m
Temp
10.6°C
Wind
11.9km/h
Snow Depth
180cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1650m)
10-Day Forecast
Fri
29
🌧️
13.4°
4.9°
Sat
30
☀️
16.6°
4.5°
Sun
31
☀️
18°
8.2°
Mon
1
☁️
20°
8.4°
Tue
2
🌧️
15°
9.9°
Wed
3
🌧️
12.5°
9.6°
Thu
4
🌧️
16.5°
10.6°
Fri
5
🌧️
18.6°
10.6°
Sat
6
🌧️
15.4°
8.1°
Sun
7
🌧️
15.4°
8.1°
Summit elevation (1650m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC
559.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+0%
vs 5-Year Avg
559cm avg by now
+0%
vs 30-Year Avg
559cm avg by now
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.
Season at a Glance
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.