Shiga Kogen Now: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
- Jan 3, 2018
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 23, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano
New snowfall at base 39cm
Snowfall at base this season 380cm
Posted on Wednesday 3rd January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.
It's snow storm time in Shiga Kogen this morning.
Heavy snow, blowing winds and limited visibility.
Okushiga Kogen is reporting a whopping 50-60cm of fresh snowfall.
I am measuring an average of 39cm from my three points.
Strong winds are blowing it all around, so it is one of those days when measuring is... difficult.
Information is limited early on but expect some disruption to the operation of some lifts. Check with the resorts if you plan on being out.
I suspect many will be sitting it out and checking out an onsen, just like the monkeys.
Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season |
Data as of Wednesday 3rd January 2018 Total snowfall at base 380cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (3rd January) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 276cm reported on 21 days January 2018 snowfall 57cm reported on 3 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.