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Shiga Kogen Now: Thursday 27th December 2018

  • Dec 27, 2018
  • 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 76cm

Posted on Thursday 27th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Shiga Kogen.


Light snow is falling and it is fairly calm... for now. Just a bit of snow on the ground. But more stormy-like conditions are forecast over the next few days and the heavy snow we are all waiting for should be with us.


Personally I can't wait to get deep into some powder conditions as I haven't had that feeling yet this season. It is about time. So yes, look for some good snowfall numbers in the next few reports. I look forward to being able to bring smiles to faces!


Ski hill operations around Shiga Kogen remain limited. I notice that Ichinose Family are saying that from today all of their courses are open. So they are trying to get as much out of the current snow we have as possible. If we get a few days of heavy snowfall - that will change. Quickly. :)



Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Thursday 27th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 76cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (15th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 73cm reported on 12 days




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