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| Last Updated: Tuesday 9th February 2010, 9:51AM |
| New
snowfall |
0cm |
| Previous
day |
230cm (Kumanoyu);
220cm (Yakebitaiyama) |
| Current
snow depth |
230cm (Kumanoyu);
220cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
| Temperature
bottom |
+2 (Maruike) |
| Temperature
top |
0 (Kumanoyu) |
| Weather
condition |
Cloud, light rain |
| Wind
condition |
Slight |
| Visibility |
Fair |
| Lift
operation |
All of Shiga Kogen resort areas are open for the season. |
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| Tuesday 9th February 2010, 9:51AM |
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| Weather
conditions: |
Cloud, light rain |
| New
snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow
depth: |
230cm (Kumanoyu);
220cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
The weather has seen some changes over the last few days!
Last night after a fine > cloudy day, it was sleet later on but unfortunately, this morning it's light rain. Sounds like it might be snow higher up in some areas of Shiga Kogen, but it is most definitely a mild morning. +2 degrees in Maruike and Yokoteyama reporting 0 degrees.
Looks like we can expext slightly colder weather tomorrow and if anything does fall it will more likely be snow than rain.
Official resort snow depths as of 9th February 10:
Yokoteyama:
220cm
Shibutoge:
220cm
Kumanoyu:
230cm
Maruike:
180cm
Sun Valley:
170cm
Giant:
180cm
Mammoth:
200cm
Terakoya:
190cm
Ichinose Family:
200cm
Ichinose Diamond:
180cm
Yakebitaiyama:
220cm
Okushiga Kogen:
200cm |
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| Monday 8th February 2010, 1:40PM |
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| Weather
conditions: |
Fine, cloud |
| New
snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow
depth: |
230cm (Kumanoyu);
220cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
After the wild weekend things are much calmer today in Shiga Kogen. After a bright and fairly sunny start it has somewhat clouded over this early afternoon and it looks like the rest of the day will be a cloudy one.
Before the end of the day we might even see some rain (!) but hopefully it will be snow that actually falls if the temperature can keep cold enough. Rain is not welcome! The forecast does have that turning into snow anyway by early tomorrow but it only looks like it would be light snow. More fine weather on Wednesday before some hopefully faily decent snowfall due on Thursday.
For the time being - very good snow out there and uncrowded slopes.
Official resort snow depths as of 8th February 10:
Yokoteyama:
230cm
Shibutoge:
230cm
Kumanoyu:
230cm
Maruike:
180cm
Sun Valley:
170cm
Giant:
180cm
Mammoth:
200cm
Terakoya:
200cm
Ichinose Family:
200cm
Ichinose Diamond:
200cm
Yakebitaiyama:
220cm
Okushiga Kogen:
200cm |
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| Sunday 7th February 2010, 6:26PM |
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| Weather
conditions: |
Light snow, finr |
| New
snowfall: |
- |
| Snow
depth: |
230cm (Kumanoyu);
220cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
This afternoon things cleared up somewhat and it got much brighter after the wilder weather of the last few days. Tomorrow looks like it should be a sunny day so people able to get out there will be in for a real tread.
Last night there was an avalanche in an area of Shiga Kogen - a 30m wide section of snow slid down the mountain-side and covered some cars parked in a car park and it also pushed a coach bus into part of a hotel. Luckily there was no-one in the cars at the time and only a few slight injuries in the hotel apparently. Got to remember the force of the snow when things like this happen. Tomorrow with temperatures suddenly forecast to rise once again, we need to keep this in mind.
Official resort snow depths as of 7th February 10:
Yokoteyama:
190cm
Shibutoge:
190cm
Kumanoyu:
230cm
Maruike:
180cm
Sun Valley:
200cm
Giant:
170cm
Mammoth:
180cm
Terakoya:
190cm
Ichinose Family:
185cm
Ichinose Diamond:
200cm
Yakebitaiyama:
220cm
Okushiga Kogen:
200cm |
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| Sunday 7th February 2010, 11:06AM |
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| Weather
conditions: |
Snow, fairly strong winds |
| New
snowfall: |
30-40 cm [observed] |
| Snow
depth: |
230cm (Kumanoyu);
220cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
We are still in mid-winter mode this morning with snow still coming down and some very cold temperatures and accompanying winds.
It's still a bit wild out there, perhaps not as much as yesterday, but a lot of untouched powder if you're interested. Interested? ;)
Resort operations once again today affected by the conditions with Yokoteyama and Shibutoge and the Terakoya area this morning waiting to open and slower/closed lifts in other resort areas. If the wind dies down there is a chance we will see those areas opening up.
Later on today it will surely calm down and then tomorrow it seems theres a decent chance of fine weather.
No nighta is planned for this evening, I guess because of the weather conditions.
Official resort snow depths as of 7th February 10:
Yokoteyama:
190cm
Shibutoge:
190cm
Kumanoyu:
230cm
Maruike:
180cm
Sun Valley:
200cm
Giant:
170cm
Mammoth:
180cm
Terakoya:
190cm
Ichinose Family:
185cm
Ichinose Diamond:
200cm
Yakebitaiyama:
220cm
Okushiga Kogen:
200cm |
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| Saturday 6th February 2010, 11:52AM |
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| Weather
conditions: |
Snow, strong winds |
| New
snowfall: |
40-50 cm [observed] |
| Snow
depth: |
210cm (Kumanoyu);
200cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
We have a fair amount of fresh powder on the menu this morning. Strong winds are preventing me giving you a definite number, but I'd say that we have had at least 40cm of new snow since last report - perhaps more.
It sure is a mid-winter morning with very cold temperatures of minus double figures (Maruike this morning reporting -14 degrees) and some blizzard like conditions out there with strong winds and the snow blowing about everywhere. Not everyone's cup of tea thats for sure, but for those brave enough to get out there there will be plenty of deep snow to play in.
Having said that because of the conditions some areas are closed today and expect lifts to be running slowly at others. Terakoya and Mammoth seem to be closed as well as Ichinose Family though they are hoping to be moving a bit later on. It also seems that Yokoteyama is not opening yet today... so it's generally limited operations out there at the moment.
The snow will likely continue into tomorrow though perhaps calmer conditions...
Nighta this evening planned at the following resort areas (may be affected by conditions):
- Sun Valley
- Ichinose Family
- Ichinose Diamond
- Kumanoyu
Official resort snow depths as of 6th February 10:
Yokoteyama:
190cm
Shibutoge:
190cm
Kumanoyu:
210cm
Maruike:
150cm
Sun Valley:
150cm
Giant:
170cm
Mammoth:
180cm
Terakoya:
190cm
Ichinose Family:
185cm
Ichinose Diamond:
180cm
Yakebitaiyama:
200cm
Okushiga Kogen:
200cm |
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| Friday 5th February 2010, 9:16AM |
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| Weather
conditions: |
Fine, cloud |
| New
snowfall: |
few cm [observed] |
| Snow
depth: |
190cm (Kumanoyu);
190cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
It is a fine morning early on with some cloud in skies. Not that much to report this morning other than we are still on for heavy snow later on today and probably tomorrow too. It is still cold and will be over the weekend too.
Please note that currently the Shiga Kogen Ropeway is closed for maintenance - either use the Giant ski resort or shuttle buses to get round that area during this period.
Nighta this evening planned at the following resort areas:
- Ichinose Family
Official resort snow depths as of 5th February 10:
Yokoteyama:
190cm
Shibutoge:
190cm
Kumanoyu:
190cm
Maruike:
150cm
Sun Valley:
150cm
Giant:
170cm
Mammoth:
180cm
Terakoya:
170cm
Ichinose Family:
170cm
Ichinose Diamond:
150cm
Yakebitaiyama:
180cm
Okushiga Kogen:
200cm |
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| Thursday 4th February 2010, 9:47AM |
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| Weather
conditions: |
Snow, cloud |
| New
snowfall: |
10-15cm [observed] |
| Snow
depth: |
190cm (Kumanoyu);
190cm (Yakebitaiyama)
(See report for more official numbers) |
Yesterday things cleared up a bit and we could see the stars last night but this morning we are welcomed with some more fresh snow, perhaps 10-15cm or so and it is still falling as I write this. It's a very cold morning here - minus 15 just a bit earlier in Maruike - but only a slight wind and so get wrapped up and it doesn't feel that cold. Or perhaps I'm just used to it!
So snow now and we have snow on the forecast for tomorrow and Saturday as well, perhaps faily heavy snow later on in the day tomorrow and into Sunday.
All this means that if you are planning to be in Shiga Kogen this weekend - should be excellent conditions.
Nighta this evening planned at the following resort areas:
- Ichinose Family
Official resort snow depths as of 4th February 10:
Yokoteyama:
170cm
Shibutoge:
170cm
Kumanoyu:
190cm
Maruike:
150cm
Sun Valley:
150cm
Giant:
170cm
Mammoth:
180cm
Terakoya:
170cm
Ichinose Family:
170cm
Ichinose Diamond:
150cm
Yakebitaiyama:
190cm
Okushiga Kogen:
200cm |
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