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Shiga Kogen Now: Wednesday 15th January 2025

  • Jan 15, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 27, 2025

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


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 294cm

Posted on Wednesday 15th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


It has been snowing since early morning with generally limited visibility out there.


We might get quite a lot by tomorrow if forecasts have got it right, with some sun during the day tomorrow which should make for great conditions.


Current forecasts also indicate that the weekend might be clearer skies and sunshine.



Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Wednesday 15th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 294cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 24cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 207cm reported on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 63cm reported on 11 days




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