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4th March
2010 |
We have been experiencing these
continued mild conditions the last week with
more rain than snow unfortunately. The
good news is that from Saturday lower
temperatures are forecast with snow over the
weekend and into next week so it seems we will
be back to enjoying winter-like conditions soon. |
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25th February
2010 |
Last week I mentioned fine
weather forecast for this week and it has
actually been a very mild week in the valley
here and also many other regions of Japan.
This has meant warm temperatures and not much
fresh snow, so almost spring like conditions.
Great for scenery and taking photos though!
Hopefully by next week temperatures will drop
again and we will see more snowfall. |
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18th February
2010 |
More mixed weather this week and
not a huge amount of snow to report, though it
is generally keeping colder and lots of fun to
be had. Hopefully there will be some more
snowfall before the weekend and it looks like
more fine weather coming early in the week. |
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12th February
2010 |
Mixed weather and snow conditions
this last week... after the snowfall last
weekend it has been back to milder weather and
even rain! With snow overnight and more
today, conditions will once again be improving
in time for the weekend. |
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4th February
2010 |
We have had some snow over the
week but not as much as the forecast told us to
expect - though now we are looking at perhaps
later on tomorrow (Friday) evening and into the
weekend for some heavy snowfalls in the region
so hopefully great conditions for the weekend. |
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28th January
2010 |
Variable weather conditions have
continued over the last week or so and we are
once experiencing some mild conditions and even
rain at the moment. The better news is
that this will hopefully turn to snow at higher
elevations soon and we can expect more snow into
next week. |
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22nd January
2010 |
We have experienced a relatively
mild spell of weather in the region this last
week, but today the snow is falling once again.
Some more snow forecast but not heavy snow so it
should be a fine weekend on the mountains... |
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15th January
2010 |
The excellent conditions continue
with more heavy snow and mid-winter like
conditions in the area. Ski and snowboard
resorts are now reporting over 3m of snow - this
is the kind of winter we are used to! If
you are wanting to slide down the snow,
conditions do not come much better than how they
are now. Enjoy! |
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6th January
2010 |
Since New Year we have seen a
huge amount of snow fall in the region - and it
is still snowing! Take care if you are
visiting the region, but expect some excellent
snow conditions on the ski and snowboard resorts
in the area. |
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1st January
2010 |
Happy New Year from a very very
snowy Otari village and region.... currently
heavy snow falling and excellent conditions on
the slopes. |
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24th December |
In the last report we mentioned
about winter arriving - well, it did so in
style! From not much snow to lots and lots
of snow over the period of just a few days!
Ski and snowboard resorts in the area are now
open as people enjoy good conditions on the
slopes well before the New Year holidays.
All the very best to all our readers for the
holiday period and we hope you will come and
enjoy the snow in Otari soon! |
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18th December |
Finally winter has arrived!
The snow started yesterday and it is now snowing
heavily in the region with more forecast for the
weekend. Ski resorts in the area are
opening up and more lifts and runs should be
available as more snow falls over the weekend
and into next week. |
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11th December |
Not quite there yet!
The mountains have had further dustings, but we
are still waiting for the snowfall to get things
going.... the forecast in the coming week is
looking promising so perhaps in the next update
there will be good snow news! |
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4th December |
Winter isn't quite with us yet
with more mixed weather over the week and rain
since yesterday - but that has been snow higher
up on the mountains. More sprinklings on
their way over the coming week but it seems we
will have to wait a bit longer for considerable
snowfalls. |
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27th November |
The mild weather persists in the
region at the moment as the snowline slowly
moves back up the mountains. Winter is
still just around the corner but those living in
the area know how things can change quickly.
However the forecast for the week is for the
mild weather to continue for a while with a
chance of some snow sprinklings on the higher
peaks. |
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19th November |
This last week has seen a mix of
weather with some snow higher up and rain lower
down. We are now just before the start of
the ski season and hopefully some resorts will
be able to open up soon with some more snowfall
in the region. |
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12th November |
More fine weather this week in
the region as autumn holds on but winter
approaches. It won't be long now before
the ski resorts in the region are operating with
some hopeful to be open before the end of this
month. Hopefully we might see some
snow in the next week or two to let that happen. |
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6th November |
It has been a week of contrasting
seasons.... on Sunday and Monday we were treated
to the first snow of the season down to village
level. The wintery weather caused a lot of
excitement as people are all looking forward to
the coming snow season. Since then though
we have seen a return to autumn-like weather
with clear skies and warm temperatures.
The snow has all but gone at lower levels and
the autumn conditions look set to continue for a
while yet. |
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23rd October |
There are many
beautiful contrasting colours around Otari at
the moment - the deep blues of the sky, the
green and other autumnal vibrant colours on the
mountains. We have had some fine sunny
days in the last week or so with many people in
the area to enjoy the scenery.
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8th October |
There has been
mixed weather this week - fine sunny sharp blue
skies followed by the bad weather yesterday from
the typhoon moving across Japan. When the
skies clear though, the autumn scenery is
looking very fine. In higher regions
the autumn colours are now past their peak
though lower down in the valley the best is
still to come...
As the seasons quickly change,
the first snow of the season has been spotted on
mountain tops this morning!
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25th
September |
More fine weather
this week as autumn takes hold. While days
have warmed up, evenings have been getting
noticeably cooler - even cold at times.
Makes you think of the coming winter....! |
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18th
September |
There has been some fantastic
weather in the region over the last few days.
Bright blue skies contrasting with the
increasingly colourful mountainsides. Take
a look at the photos below to get an idea of the
scenery in the area at the moment....
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11th
September |
Autumn stakes a stronger hold on
the region with temperatures continuing to cool
down. This last week, and in particular
the last few days, it has been very cool -
almost slightly cold - in the evenings.
After some forecast rain on Saturday, it looks
like we are set for good week for the following
week or so... |
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4th
September |
As we move into September it is
feeling more like like autumn almost by the day.
Temperatures have kept cool and we have had some
fine days, autumn-like fog rolling in on others,
and the colours on the mountainsides are now
changing. Look out for the most
spectacular autumn scenery in the first half of
October.
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28th August |
It has been a generally cooler
than normal summer here in northern Nagano, with
more rain than we normally expect. Now in
late August we are seeing more autumn-like skies
and even reaching for jackets from time to time.
Colours on the mountains are changing too and so
it will not be long now before we can enjoy the
comfortable autumn season in the region.
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17th July |
With rainy season now behind us,
we are looking forward to a good month or two of
fine, summer weather in the valley. The
coming weeks will be a fine time to get up into
the mountains - not only to escape the heat of
summer but also to enjoy the fine views and
flowers.
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9th July |
The last week or
so has seen a lot of cloud and rain as we are now into the
official rainy season. It is looking
likely that the weather might be clearing up
from the weekend.... perhaps soon we will be
into the real summer.
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26th June |
More flowers blooming and
temperatures rising in the region now. It
has been mixed weather over the last week but
fine weather today and forecast for tomorrow.
It is currently looking like rain on Sunday....
rainy season!
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18th
June |
Still the
temperatures remain relatively cool - for
example today it has not reached 20 degrees -
with changeable conditions most of this week.
Cloud with sun at times is forecast for the
coming weekend.
Although there
are pockets of snow left here and there on the
mountainside, flowers are appearing earlier than
they usually do this season.
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9th June |
Cooler temperatures have
continued over the last week or so - even
feeling cold higher up on the mountains - but
summer is now just around the corner and we can
expect things to heat up and get more humid from
now.... great views on clear days!
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28th May |
Last week the
Tsugaike National Park opened for the summer
season. There is still snow on the
mountain tops as can be seen from the
photographs below, but there is also a lot of
green on show now as well as flowers appearing
as temperatures gradually rise. The last
few days though have been cooler once again and
cloudy but the fine weather and sunny skies look
set to return next week.
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21st May |
Just two weeks
and the weather has really taken a turn - warm,
even hot, temperatures and rising humidity...
though it is still of course manageable and
nothing like you get in the city. We
will be posting more information regarding the
green season here soon.... |
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7th May |
The ski and
snowboard season is now officially over in the
region as all the ski resorts are now closed.
Everyone is now looking forward to the warmer
weather and outdoor activities on offer in the
"green season". |
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1st May |
Back to the warm
weather now as we are in the Golden Week
holidays here in Japan - until the last day of
the season at Tsugaike ski resort on 6th May.
It is warm in the days and we have fine weather
forecast into next week. |
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