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Shiga Kogen Now: Wednesday 25th January 2017

  • Jan 25, 2017
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 22, 2025

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


New snowfall at base 24cm
Snowfall at base this season 683cm

Posted on Wednesday 25th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


The snow and very cold conditions continue.


Yes, it is still snowing with another 24cm to report since yesterday and no doubt some more to add to that tomorrow too. It does look like the forecasts are saying clear-up sometime today and a good chance of clearer weather tomorrow too. And it's going to get a bit milder as well - though it has been especially cold the last few days.


So perhaps a calmer and clearer few days ahead of us. Perfect time to enjoy the excellent conditions we are enjoying.


Official snow depths numbers reported by different areas of Shiga Kogen:


Most of ski lifts and courses in Shiga Kogen are now open.

Please note that these numbers are the official numbers that ski resorts publish.


Giant

250cm


Higashitateyama

250cm


Ichinose Family

250cm


Ichinose Diamond

250cm


Kumanoyu

300cm


Maruike

220cm


Nishitateyama

240cm


Okushiga Kogen

290cm


Sun Valley

220cm


Takamagahara Mammoth

250cm


Terakoya

250cm


Yakebitaiyama

280cm


Yokoteyama

280cm



Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Wednesday 25th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 683cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 days January 2017 snowfall 441cm reported on 21 days




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