📷 Nozawa Onsen
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Nozawa Onsen
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Last Snowfall
Mar 28
1d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0.6cm
Past 10 Days
17.9cm
14-Day Forecast
2.2cm
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, with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 1°C. While there was 13cm of new snow over the past week, the last 24 hours have seen no fresh accumulation, so you might want to plan your runs accordingly.
AI-generated summaryDepth
The snow depth stands at 160cm, which provides a decent base for skiing.
Recent
In the past week, 13cm of snow has fallen, but there was no new snow in the last 48 hours.
Forecast
The next 14 days are expected to bring around 3cm of additional snowfall on average.
Historic
This season's total of 456cm is about 88% of the 5-year average of 517cm, indicating a slightly below-average year.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:31 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 09:31 PM UTC
Base
565m
Temp
5.2°C
Wind
5.4km/h
Snow Depth
180cm
14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
Mid-Mountain
1108m
Temp
1.7°C
Wind
5.4km/h
Snow Depth
170cm
14-Day Forecast
0.7cm
Summit
1650m
Temp
0.9°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
180cm
14-Day Forecast
2.7cm
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
🌧️
10.1°
-0.4°
Tue
31
🌧️
7.6°
2.8°
Wed
1
❄️
6.1°
-0.4°
0.3cm
Thu
2
❄️
2.7°
-3.2°
1.3cm
Fri
3
☁️
8.8°
-4.9°
Sat
4
🌧️
5.6°
0.6°
Sun
5
🌧️
12.7°
4.5°
Mon
6
🌧️
12.2°
0.8°
Tue
7
☁️
10.1°
-2.3°
Wed
8
⛅
10.3°
-2.7°
Summit elevation (1650m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:31 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.