📷 Nozawa Onsen
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Nozawa Onsen
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Last Snowfall
Mar 30
Past 24 Hours
0.4cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
18.3cm
14-Day Forecast
5cm
Snow Depth
160cm
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.
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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.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Nozawa Onsen has a solid snow depth of 160cm, providing a decent base for skiing. With mainly clear conditions and a temperature around 0°C, it's a great day to hit the slopes, although no new snow has fallen in the past 24 hours. Looking ahead, the 14-day forecast suggests a modest 3-5cm of additional snowfall, so keep your expectations in check.
AI-generated summaryDepth
The current snow depth stands at 160cm, offering a fair base for skiing.
Recent
In the last week, 14cm of new snow has fallen, enhancing the conditions slightly.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook predicts an average of 3cm, with some variability in forecasts.
Historic
This season's total of 456cm is about 88% of the 5-year average of 517cm, indicating a below-average year.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 08:00 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 08:00 PM UTC
Base
565m
Temp
4.9°C
Wind
6.8km/h
Snow Depth
180cm
14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
Mid-Mountain
1108m
Temp
1.3°C
Wind
6.8km/h
Snow Depth
170cm
14-Day Forecast
0.7cm
Summit
1650m
Temp
-0.1°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
180cm
14-Day Forecast
3.1cm
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
Mon
30
❄️
9.5°
-0.8°
1cm
Tue
31
🌧️
9.3°
3.1°
Wed
1
❄️
6.2°
-0.8°
Thu
2
❄️
0.9°
-4.9°
2.9cm
Fri
3
☁️
8.3°
-5.5°
Sat
4
❄️
4.9°
0.2°
0.8cm
Sun
5
🌧️
12.2°
2.6°
Mon
6
🌧️
11.1°
0.8°
Tue
7
🌧️
6.4°
-3°
Wed
8
☁️
7.4°
-3.6°
Summit elevation (1650m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 08:00 PM UTC
455.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-12%
vs 5-Year Avg
517cm avg by now
-12%
vs 30-Year Avg
517cm avg by now
517cm
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.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.