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Shiga Kogen Now: Sunday 23rd February 2020

  • Feb 23, 2020
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 4cm
Snowfall at base this season 378cm

Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Shiga Kogen.


Early report this morning and after the warmer conditions yesterday, it is colder this morning and there is a bit of snow on the ground. The roads are covered and it is snowing right now so there'll be more cm to report tomorrow.


Limited visibility out there.


All areas and connections at Shiga Kogen are now open (with just a few minor exceptions).



Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season

Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base 378cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 198cm reported on 11 days




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