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Shiga Kogen Now: Friday 21st February 2014

  • Feb 21, 2014
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 542cm

Posted on Friday 21st February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


It has been a cold start to the day here in Shiga Kogen.


Snow is falling again which is a contrast to the weather we had yesterday. Quite bright though in some parts of the area with the sun trying to show through thin clouds at times.


I was just over at Kumanoyu. Very quiet indeed. Hardly anyone about. It probably goes without saying but if you can get here weekdays rather than much busier weekends you're in for a treat. I know, not possible for many. But I'd go as far as saying worth taking the days off work to get the ski runs to yourself!


We are expecting mostly clearer weather for the weekend and into next week too, but it should keep cold for the next few days at least.


Official snow depth data:


Sun Valley:

180cm

Maruike:

180cm


Hasuike:

180cm


Giant:

180cm


Higashitateyama:

180cm


Hoppo Bundaira:

180cm


Takamagahara Mammoth:

180cm


Nishitateyama:

170cm


Ichinose Family:

180cm


Terakoya:

180cm


Ichinose Diamond:

180cm


Yakebitaiyama:

220cm


Okushiga Kogen:

220cm


Kumanoyu (skiers only):

220cm


Yokoteyama:

200cm



Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season

Data as of Friday 21st February 2014 Total snowfall at base 542cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 208cm reported on 17 days




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