Shiga Kogen Now: Friday 1st May 2026
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 2
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano
New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this season 680cm
Posted on Friday 1st May 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.
I have to be early this morning but wanted to report on the strong blowing southerly winds that we have this morning. With the rain as well, it's not a nice morning, and I am guessing that lifts will have a problem opening today.
As of time of writing, Okushiga Kogen have already said that it will not be operating. Others may well (probably) follow.
Tomorrow should be clearer but possibly still windy.
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Plans to be part open daily until 6th May:
Kumanoyu
Okushiga Kogen
Yakebitaiyama
Plans to be part open daily until mid-May:
Yokoteyama
Shibutoge
Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season |
Data as of Friday 1st May 2026 Total snowfall at base 680cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 337cm reported on 23 days February 2026 snowfall 97cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 32cm reported on 10 days April 2026 snowfall 10cm reported on 3 days May 2026 snowfall 0cm |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.