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Shiga Kogen Now: Sunday 18th January 2026

  • Jan 18
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 349cm

Posted on Sunday 18th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Morning from Shiga Kogen.


Light snowfall early this morning but it already feels like it is clearing. I can see hints of blue sky in places already...


This coming week still promised some good snowfall across the region. It is colder today than it was yesterday, but we can expect the more normal mid-winter temperatures to be back from Tuesday.



Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season

Data as of Sunday 18th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 349cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days

December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days

January 2026 snowfall 145cm reported on 13 days




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