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Shiga Kogen Now: Monday 21st January 2013

  • Jan 21, 2013
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 31, 2025

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


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 286cm

Weather overview Clear and sunny

Wind Slight

Temperature -

Visibility Excellent


Posted on Monday 21st January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


An early report this morning. It's one of those days when it's clear how things are going to be right from the get go and some early morning light blue skies all around. Not a cloud to be seen. From here in Maruike anyway. Going to be a very fine day.


It's a cold start too. -10C in this part of Shiga Kogen, and I can see that Kumanoyu are reporting a low of -14.5C as of 7:30am. Inevitably with the sun it will warm up somewhat but hopefully generally keep cold.


Looking at the forecast - snow tomorrow, clearer weather Wednesday and Thursday and then a potentially heavy-snow delivery along with storm-like conditions at the end of the week.


Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas:

Ichinose Family



Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Monday 21st January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 286cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 158cm reported on 15 days




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