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Shiga Kogen Now: Sunday 30th December 2018

  • Dec 30, 2018
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 28cm
Snowfall at base this season 156cm

Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Morning from Shiga Kogen.


It has been snowing since my last report and it is still snowing. After waiting around for decent snowfall for literally weeks, we get dumped on big style over the period of three days.


Kumanoyu are reporting 20cm of snowfall and Yakebitaiyama are reporting about 40cm. I have measured 28cm for this report. Wind has been blowing the snow around so it is going to be more or less in places. But wherever you look - lots. It's a good problem to have.


Really fine snow quality too.


After today the forecasts show a chance of the sun making a special appearance. It is surely going to be The Law to get out on the slopes if that happens and be very special.


Snow is due back once again mid week.


All areas of Shiga Kogen are now (mostly) open.



Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 156cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (29th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 153cm reported on 15 days




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