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Shiga Kogen Now: Tuesday 12th February 2013

  • Feb 12, 2013
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 358cm

Weather overview Overcast

Wind Light

Temperature -

Visibility Good


Posted on Tuesday 12th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


It's a silvery overcast kind of start to the day in Shiga Kogen. Bright and the sun trying to break through and if I had to guess I reckon it will clear up. More snow is due later on today though - perhaps after the lifts close - and so I should be able to report some more snowfall in my next report.


Very cold this morning down to -13C here in the Maruike area.


Holiday weekend crowds have gone and we're back to normal weekday. Which means quiet slopes!


Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas:

Ichinose Family



Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Tuesday 12th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 358cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 37cm reported on 9 days




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