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Shiga Kogen Now: Wednesday 5th March 2014

  • Mar 5, 2014
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 555cm

Posted on Wednesday 5th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here.


Gradually returning to more winter like conditions; some snow overnight and snow falling now in Shiga Kogen.


It's a bit windy out there but not that cold still right now.


Looking good for snow and colder temps though over the next few days, the colder conditions coming up from tomorrow.



Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season

Data as of Wednesday 5th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 555cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 13cm reported on 3 days




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