Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 497cm Posted on Monday 8th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. A layer of fresh snow on the ground this morning. This morning both Kumanoyu and Yakebitaiyama are reporting 10cm of fresh snow. (Why do I report numbers from those ski areas? Because they report numbers. If I could find numbers from other areas around Shiga Kogen, I'd report them too). Snow due today, tonight (heaviest) and at least part of tomorrow too. Back to weekdays so there are a few changes with lifts being rested, including the Terakoya area. Sunshine is expected on Wednesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 8th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 497cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 36cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 488cm Posted on Friday 5th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. After the storm comes some calmer and clearer weather. Already turning into a lovely morning... with the bonus of a layer of snow on the ground. Not a huge amount. Yakebitaiyama report 5-10cm and Kumanoyu report 5cm. Those numbers seem a bit low with the snow that was falling. But the wind will very likely be a factor. Perhaps pockets of more to be found. It should be a good morning. Tomorrow should be fine and sunny too. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 5th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 488cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 480cm Posted on Thursday 4th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. Not a whole lot of snow since the report yesterday and fine and sunny skies this morning... but it is quite windy. And while it is sunny now, probably by around lunchtime the clouds will be back and it should be snowing on us once again. So things might feel quite stormy later on today. It's not due to last too long though as there looks to be a good chance of clearer skies again tomorrow and Saturday. Hopefully calmer too. Let's hope we can get a good layer in today. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 4th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 480cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 477cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. We have light snow falling on this cold morning. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall; Kumanoyu are reporting 10cm. I am measuring somewhere in the middle of that. Forecasts tell us to expect some clearer skies by evening and early tomorrow but more snow is lined up for later in the day tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd February 2021 Total snowfall at base 477cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 16cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 470cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. Yep, we got some rain even up here. Mild. But, it has turned to snow and it should continue today and tomorrow. And Yakebitaiyama are already reporting 5cm of snow on their slopes. So hopefully it will be building up and get lighter as it gets colder. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd February 2021 Total snowfall at base 470cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 9cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 467cm Posted on Monday 1st February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. This morning would definitely be the pick today. It is a cold start and the sun is out. Snow noted in this report is what we got since the last report (none overnight last night). Later on we are due a warm up. Lower in the valley is going to get rain, but fingers crossed we will be snowed on up here in Shiga Kogen. Terakoya area closed on weekdays at the moment along with a few other lifts here and there. Otherwise, places generally opening as planned this morning. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 1st February 2021 Total snowfall at base 467cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 6cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 136cm Posted on Sunday 20th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's whiteout conditions at the moment in areas of Shiga Kogen. A lot of snow and visibility is generally limited at best to very poor in some areas and wind is blowing it around. It's one of those times when it probably is best to sit and wait. Kumanoyu are reporting 20cm of fresh snow this morning. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 40cm. (My friend who likes big numbers and gets overly-excited says 55-60cm. As always it depends on where you are, and it is windier than it has been but I have measured 32cm for this report. We are forecast snow to continue through today but it does look like from tomorrow things will calm down and we will have a few days when there might be sunshine. I am taking a few of the snow depths off this report for the moment as they are so clearly not updated over the last few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 20th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 136cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 124cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 104cm Posted on Saturday 19th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen on this morning that feels like mid-winter. I can't post a long report this morning so --- more snow, more areas open and lifts operating, still snowing, limited visibility in places, better in others. We are due snow today and tomorrow. Sunshine due on Tuesday! Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 19th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 104cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 92cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 90cm Posted on Friday 18th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. The peak of that snow event has moved on and we are just cloudy this morning. Quite bright actually. Okushiga Kogen is now part open and they have two lifts running this morning with an official snow depth of... 20cm (?). There's more than that, I am 100% sure! Most of Kumanoyu is now open with their Number 1 pair lift now operating. And Yakebitaiyama have their Number 2 gondola moving. Other than that, ski area operations appear to be the same. I expect more to be open from tomorrow, but can't find any confirmed information to share with you right now. It looks like we should be getting more snowfall from tonight and over the weekend. If you plan to be here, come prepared for snow and cold. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 18th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 90cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (18th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 78cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 38cm Snowfall at base this season 83cm Posted on Thursday 17th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I was reporting some modest numbers in the last few reports and mentioning that we weren't perhaps getting as much as other areas. That changes this morning as we have had some heavy snowfall since my last report. It feels really cold out there too. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 50cm of fresh. Kumanoyu are reporting 60cm of fresh snowfall (with an official snow depth of... 60cm). I can report 38cm, though there is definitely more than that on the ground in places. I was just over at Okushiga Kogen and it really is coming down over there. As always official snow depths are being, er, conservative even after considering grooming etc... so just look and quickly move on (is my suggestion). I am expecting more of Shiga Kogen to become open from the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 17th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 83cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 71cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 314cm Posted on Monday 10th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. Another layer of snow to add to what we got up to yesterday morning. Things are looking more like 'normal' now, even further down the valleys. It should be a great morning for people lucky enough to be here to enjoy it. There is a lot of fresh snow and it should be general post-weekend Monday quietness. Having said that, tomorrow is a national holiday so I suppose some people will have taken today off and have a long weekend... The sun is out too early this morning too. A real contrast to the much wilder conditions at the weekend. But wait... some more snow due overnight tonight. But wait (2)... it's going to get much milder in the second part of the week. Have fun! All areas and connections at Shiga Kogen are now open (with just a few minor exceptions). Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 10th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 134cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 46cm Snowfall at base this season 293cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a good morning here in Shiga Kogen. Not if you want clear and sunny skies. But good if you want lots of fresh snowfall. It is another of those mornings where wind is blowing the snow around and it's difficult to put a number on the amount of fresh snow. Though in my trusted spot, there's 46cm. Kumanoyu are reporting 40cm of fresh snowfall.... It is still falling. It's good to see snow piling up in the base Yamanouchi town areas too. The only downer is that wind will probably be affecting some lifts this morning. If you are going out there I would check before heading out. And wrap up well. Pretty much all courses and connections at Shiga Kogen are now open (with just a few minor exceptions). Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 293cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 113cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com