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Shiga Kogen Now: Sunday 20th January 2013

  • Jan 20, 2013
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 31, 2025

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


New snowfall at base 10cm
Snowfall at base this season 284cm

Weather overview Cloud, snow

Wind Moderate

Temperature -

Visibility Varied


Posted on Sunday 20th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


The clouds moved back in yesterday and started to bring us some more snow. Probably 5-10cm or so in places and it is snowing still this morning in Shiga Kogen. A moderate wind blowing snow about as well and a temperature of -10 degrees here in Maruike so it feels like a proper winter morning here.


All resort areas seem to be open as normal though, but we can expect some exposed lifts to be running slower than usual.


Tomorrow the forecast is for clear skies again and sun.


Next exciting looking cold snap due by the end of the week, we'll keep an eye on that.


In the meantime good conditions to enjoy.


Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas:

Ichinose Family



Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Sunday 20th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 284cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 156cm reported on 14 days




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