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Shiga Kogen Now: Sunday 25th December 2016

  • Dec 25, 2016
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 168cm

Posted on Sunday 25th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


It is a beautiful Christmas morning here in Shiga Kogen.


Some fresh snow on the ground from yesterday and now the sun shining down on us - but it's keeping cold.


Perfect really. (For the moment, we could do with more snow of course!)


A look at the map and more and more of the resort areas are now open. I'd say it's more like 75% open now which is good to see. Just bits here and there that remain closed. Next up, fully open please!


The forecast looks good for decent amounts of fresh snow from Tuesday onwards.



Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Sunday 25th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 168cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (24th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 141cm reported on 14 days




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