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Shiga Kogen Now: Friday 23rd January 2026

  • Jan 23
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 395cm

Posted on Friday 23rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


I did say there was a chance of some clearer skies this morning, but it still feels a bit surprising somehow that there's blue sky up there amongst the limited cloud at the moment.


Very pleasant, though very cold and so the snow is keeping good.


Still hoping for a snowy weekend. If you are visiting be prepared for snow, cold (and possibly windy conditions).



Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season

Data as of Friday 23rd January 2026


Total snowfall at base 395cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days

December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days

January 2026 snowfall 191cm reported on 17 days





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