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Shiga Kogen Now: Monday 1st January 2018

  • Jan 1, 2018
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 325cm

Posted on Monday 1st January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Happy New Year!


I didn't spend the day in bed, as Mozzer might say, but I did have a bit of a lie-in this morning. I hear earlier on the sun was out but right now it is cloudy with light snow falling and a thin layer on the ground.


The forecasts are looking good for decent snowfall over the next few days - with the heaviest expected as we enter Wednesday. Temperatures will dip and there's a good chance of stronger winds too. Be prepared.


All the best for 2018.



Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season

Data as of Monday 1st January 2018 Total snowfall at base 325cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 276cm reported on 21 days January 2018 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day




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