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| Sunday 30th May 2010, 5:30PM |
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That's it then, the season is now officially over in all regions of Shiga Kogen.
Yokoteyama managed to be open for 176 days this season, two less than last year but the reliability of snow was generally better this season. There have been ups and downs but I would say it has been another generally really good season in Shiga Kogen. Certainly lots of quality powder snow to be found, early January being a highlight.
So the snow season is over, but the "Green Season" has already started - Shiga Kogen is a popular region in Shiga Kogen throughout the year, and apart from the fantastic views and chances to enjoy the outdoors, it's also a great place to escape the heat of the towns in summer.
Anyway, thanks for reading the reports. We'll be back with reports after the summer in the run up to the 10/11 season.
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SUMMER LIFTS AT SHIGA KOGEN
(Subject to change)
Shiga Kogen Ropeway:
1st June until 31st October
Takamagahara (2 lifts):
1st June until 31st October
Higashitateyama Gondola:
1st June until 31st October
Maeyama pair lift:
1st June until 31st October
Yokoeyama skylator, Yokoteyama & Shibutoge lift:
All year
Yakebitaiyama No1 Gondola:
31st July until 29th August
Okushiga Kogen Gondola:
2nd October until 24th October (Sat, Sun, holidays)
The Yamabiko Course (Shiga Kogen Ropeway > Higashitateyama Gondola > Takamagahara pair lift > Shiga Kogen Ropeway) and Panorama Course (Yokoteyama Skylator > Sky Pair lift > Shibutoge lift) offer discount on the individual lift ticket prices. |
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| Tuesday 25th May 2010, 1:17PM |
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0 cm (observed) |
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60cm (Yokoteyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
Sorry for the delay in this post, I have been away for a week.... a week that has seen a bunch of different conditions ranging from borderline hot to borderline cold and most points in between!
Here's the lastest for this final stretch of the season.
Yokoteyama is closed today but will be open from tomorrow and they hope to be able to keep open until Sunday 30th, dependent on snow, which is drying up daily now.
Shibutoge is open today and will be through to Sunday 30th.
One course in each area is still able to open so the runs available are limited now.
It seems that we might see rain at times over the next few days, but hopefully the season should officially end on Sunday with clearer sunny weather conditions.
Official resort snow depths as of 25th May 10:
Yokoteyama:
60cm
Shibutoge:
60cm
Yokoteyama/Shibutoge plan to be open until 30th May. |
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| Monday 17th May 2010, 10:48AM |
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Sun |
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few cm (observed) |
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90cm (Yokoteyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
Fine weather over the weekend continues this morning in Shiga Kogen and this week should see generally clear weather and warm temperatures.
There's no real set date for the end of the season here, the resort is just saying "the end of the month", so maybe right through until 31st?
Official resort snow depths as of 14th May 10:
Yokoteyama:
90cm
Shibutoge:
90cm
Yokoteyama/Shibutoge plan to be open until late May. |
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| Friday 14th May 2010, 9:41AM |
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Light snow, cloud |
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few cm (observed) |
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90cm (Yokoteyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
We are experiencing some very strange weather for the middle of May. Yesterday, we have had some snow fall in Shiga Kogen and it is snowing this morning as well. Not huge amounts of course more like some sprinklings but we are back to white once again. It is cold and almost winter-like once again with temperatures down under zero once again - winter just isn't giving up.
I have heard also that the road connecting Shiga Kogen with Gunma is closed due to these conditions, but that will surely be open again quickly.
Weather conditions should be more spring-like over the weekend with clearer weather likely.
Official resort snow depths as of 14th May 10:
Yokoteyama:
90cm
Shibutoge:
90cm
Yokoteyama/Shibutoge plan to be open until late May. |
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| Monday 10th May 2010, 9:40AM |
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Hazy sun |
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0 cm (observed) |
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80cm (Yokoteyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
So now only Yokoteyama and Shibutoge remain open with three lifts moving:
Yokoteyama - 2 lifts (Yokoteyama No2 and No3 Sky Lifts)
Shibutoge - 1 lift (Shibutoge pair lift)
The moving escalator Skylator that takes tourists up to the pair lift is also moving, so there are more and more people up here for reasons other than skiing and snowboarding as well now.
It's another sunny and warm morning in Shiga Kogen.
Official resort snow depths as of 10th May 10:
Yokoteyama:
90cm
Shibutoge:
90cm
Yokoteyama/Shibutoge plan to be open until late May. |
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| Sunday 9th May 2010, 11:07AM |
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Hazy sun |
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0 cm (observed) |
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50cm (Kumanoyu)
(See report for more official numbers) |
More fine weather in the last few days thought it has cooled down a fair bit. The warm recent weather though has meant that the snow has quickly been melting away and things are getting patchy at Kumanoyu though still good cover up at Yokoteyama.
It is still generally warm and fine weather to be out on the mountain.
Today is the last day of the season for the Kumanoyu resort and from tomorrow (Monday), only Yokoteyama/Shibutoge will remain open.
Lifts operating as of 9th May (subject to change):
Yokoteyama - 2 lifts
Shibutoge - 2 lift
Kumanoyu - 1 lifts
Official resort snow depths as of 9th May 10:
Yokoteyama:
90cm
Shibutoge:
90cm
Kumanoyu:
50cm
Kumanoyu will be open until 9th May.
Yokoteyama/Shibutoge plan to be open until late May. |
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| Thursday 6th May 2010, 9:29AM |
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| Weather
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Sun |
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0 cm (observed) |
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80cm (Kumanoyu)
(See report for more official numbers) |
After a fun Golden Week with some amazing weather, we are now into the final stretch - only Kumanoyu and the Yokoteyama and Shibutoge resort areas in the south area of Shiga Kogen remain open.
It is yet another sunny start with more very warm temperatures. 17 degrees earlier on and it will easily get into the 20s. Things should begin to cool down a bit though from tomorrow and next week should see cooler temperatures.
Lifts operating as of 6th May (subject to change):
Yokoteyama - 4 lifts
Shibutoge - 1 lift
Kumanoyu - 1 lifts
Official resort snow depths as of 6th May 10:
Yokoteyama:
100cm
Shibutoge:
100cm
Kumanoyu:
80cm
Kumanoyu will be open until 9th May.
Yokoteyama/Shibutoge plan to be open until late May. |
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