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Shiga Kogen Now: Monday 22nd February 2016

  • Feb 22, 2016
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 442cm

Posted on Monday 22nd February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


It was strong winds and snow storm time overnight but this morning we're just waking up to just a thin layer of new snow... somewhat disappointing.


It's a calm morning now. Less cloud, more blue sky and the sun is shining.


A lovely morning actually.


I was talking with a few people last night who have lived their entire lives here in Shiga Kogen (or down below in Yamanouchi town) and they were all commenting on how they have never experienced a season like this one before. It truly is unique! (Let's hope it stays that way!)


The way that generally temperatures have been higher than normal with a few sudden dips into mid-season cold here and there... 'not normal' is the best way to describe it.


In this season of odd weather, how will the rest of February and March treat us?


Forecast: snow tomorrow into Wednesday, and then at the end of the week.



Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season

Data as of Monday 22nd February 2016 Total snowfall at base 442cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days




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