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Shiga Kogen Now

2025-2026 season

All data published in our daily reports is the snowfall observed by our trusted Shiga Kogen Now reporter at base areas in the central section of Shiga Kogen highland area in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture. Refer to the individual daily reports (links below) for a detailed commentary on the season.


Shiga Kogen Now: 2025-2026 season statistics


  • The total snowfall observed during the season was 681cm

  • Fresh snowfall was observed at base on 70 days

  • 43cm of snowfall was observed on 8 days in November 2025

  • 161cm of snowfall was observed on 13 days in December 2025

  • 337cm of snowfall was observed on 23 days in January 2026

  • 97cm of snowfall was observed on 12 days in February 2026

  • 32cm of snowfall was observed on 10 days in March 2026

  • 10cm of snowfall was observed on 3 days in April 2026

  • 1cm of snowfall was observed on 1 day in May 2026

  • The first snowfall observed at base was on 5th November 2025

  • The last snowfall observed at base was on 5th May 2026

  • The most snowfall observed in one report was 50cm on 25th January 2026

Shiga Kogen Now: 2025-2026 season individual reports

November 2025


  • 43cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 8 days


December 2025


  • 161cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 13 days


January 2026


  • 337cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 23 days


February 2026


  • 97cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 12 days


March 2026


  • 32cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 10 days


April 2026


  • 10cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 3 days


May 2026


  • 1cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 1 day




Shiga Kogen Now: other resources

Other ski seasons


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