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Shiga Kogen Now: Wednesday 2nd March 2016

  • Mar 2, 2016
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this season 501cm

Posted on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Yesterday the snow clouds cleared up somewhat and we were left with a fine afternoon.


This morning we have enjoyed one of those 'it's fine but snowing at the same time' kind of situation. Light snow is falling but there's quite a lot of blue sky up there and visibility is good. Keeping cold.


It's a good morning to be out on the slopes.


Let's take a look at the forecast. I'm afraid there's not much on there that shows potential for any significant snowfall, or indeed much at all. Over the next few days it's going to be more a case of sunshine and clearer skies if the forecasts are right. And also warmer conditions over the weekend. Down in the valleys it's really going to warm up but up here we should avoid the worst of that, but it'll still be mild. Hopefully not warming up too much.


Today and tomorrow should be good though. Hope you can enjoy it.



Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season

Data as of Wednesday 2nd March 2016 Total snowfall at base 501cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 38cm reported on 2 days




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