No real changes here in Shiga Kogen. There's still a bit of snow hanging around the sides of the roads as temperatures remain nice and cold. This morning though the sun is out and it's going to be a fine day. If you like the sun and clearer conditions. If you like snow falling from the sky then today and actually the coming week don't look like they are going to please, I'm afraid. We are going to have to wait longer for significant snowfall to arrive.

Remember that it's still only 22nd November, though, and all is well once more!

Takamagahara Mammoth plan to have their No2 triple lift operating for the coming three day holiday.

One thing I should mention is that the stretch of Route 292 from Yokoteyama to the Kusatsu area of Gunma is now closed and will be throughout the winter. They plan to re-open that road on Thursday 25th April 2013, so until then the only way into the Shiga Kogen area is Route 292 from Yamanouchi town.

Currently open:
1 lift at Kumanoyu (skiers only)