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Shiga Kogen Now: Friday 11th January 2019

  • Jan 11, 2019
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 4cm
Snowfall at base this season 271cm

Posted on Friday 11th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Hello and good morning from Shiga Kogen.


Yesterday started off cold, but somehow it didn't feel crazy cold out on the mountain during the day. (To me anyway).


Light fine snow is falling at the moment.


Overnight about 10cm of fresh is being reported by Yakebitaiyama. Kumanoyu are reporting 0cm. So it's one of those depending on where you are mornings... I am seeing 4cm.


For the upcoming long weekend we are expecting clear and calm weather. There's almost no chance of much fresh after today until around Tuesday of next week, but a decent chance of some sunshine.


Monday is a national holiday in Japan.


All popular ski resorts will very likely be busy.



Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Friday 11th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 271cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (9th January) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days




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