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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 141cm Posted on Friday 15th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. After the stormy conditions, we are back to calm and sunny this morning. A lovely morning, but very cold. Expect more lifts and courses to be open from tomorrow, a sunny start and then snow later in the day and on Sunday. If the forecast is right, of course. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Okushiga Kogen - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected. Other resorts will be opening as soon as they can now - I expect more tomorrow. I've said it before but Shiga Kogen really don't make it easy to find out exactly what is open - you have to rummage around to find all of the different bits of information. They could do with a 'headline news' kind of thing every day to make things clear. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 15th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 141cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 94cm 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 38cm Snowfall at base this season 137cm Posted on Thursday 14th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Brilliant. Well, stormy. It will be brilliant once this passes. Lots of wind blowing fine snow around here in Maruike this morning with a decent amount of fresh snow on the ground. I called a few friends around the area. One said 40cm, the other said 30cm. I'm measuring 38cm of fresh. Whatever number you choose to enjoy, it's a lot of fresh snow on the slopes around the region. The 9cm being reported by the official site seems... low. Anyway the snow should be continuing, perhaps easing off later on today. I would expect more lifts and courses opening for the weekend and will try to gather more information for my report tomorrow. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Okushiga Kogen - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 14th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 137cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 90cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 99cm Posted on Wednesday 13th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It's a cold morning. From here in Maruike I can see right over to the top of Higashidateyama, so visibility is good. There's not much of a wind and it is snowing lightly at the moment. 4cm of fresh on the roads. Perhaps some more snow today and then looks like a bit of a break from snow tomorrow and Friday --- and back to snow by Sunday. I'd expect more to be opening up this weekend though don't have any specific news to report at the moment. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Okushiga Kogen - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected. Planned opening dates of other areas of Shiga Kogen... After Saturday as soon as there's enough snow: Hasuike Ichinose Family Shibutoge Sun Valley Terakoya Bunadaira Giant Higashitateyama Ichinose Diamond Maruike Nishitateyama Tannenomori Okojo Late December 2017 Ichinose Yamanokami Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 13th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 99cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 52cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 95cm Posted on Tuesday 12th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. A good new layer of fresh snow this morning as it continues to fall here in the Maruike area of Shiga Kogen. It's cold and it's snowy and generally limited visibility out there too... though I see some clearer conditions just at the moment over in the Kumanoyu area. Snow should be falling for the day as well and through tomorrow. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Okushiga Kogen - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 12th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 95cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 48cm 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 81cm Posted on Saturday 9th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Brrrrr, it's really cold here this morning! A nice 8cm of fresh snow on the ground to report too. Things are clearing up and there's some sun shining down now. It's going to be a good day. The Okushiga Kogen area opens from today and they have their Number 2 and Number 3 lifts operating from the hotel base area. No other major changes as far as I can tell early this morning, apart from the quad at Takamagahara starting up for the season. So, a bit more opening up but still limited. And, but, some nice early season conditions to enjoy. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Okushiga Kogen - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 9th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 81cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 34cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Posted on Friday 8th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning! When I got up it was snowing lightly but as I'm typing this, it is actually coming down rather quickly. The Okushiga Kogen area of Shiga Kogen is planning on opening tomorrow - it looks like their lower pair lift is moving now but perhaps it's just 'training' for tomorrow. Still, great to see other areas opening up and I would expect (hope) to see a few more lifts operating and courses open tomorrow. It may well depend on how much snow we get over the next 24 hours. The snow clouds are expected to clear up tomorrow leaving us with generally fair weather over the weekend. And then decent snowfall is due from Monday. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected. Planned opening dates of other areas of Shiga Kogen Saturday 9th December 2017: Okushiga Kogen Early December 2017: Hasuike Ichinose Family Shibutoge Sun Valley Terakoya Mid December 2017: Bunadaira Giant Higashitateyama Ichinose Diamond Maruike Nishitateyama Tannenomori Okojo Late December 2017 Ichinose Yamanokami Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 8th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 73cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 26cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 71cm Posted on Wednesday 6th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. And it's a good one with a haul of around 14cm of fresh snowfall I am measuring on the ground since last night. As we approach 9am, I'm reminded of yesterday morning. There's a bit of sunshine here in Maruike, visibility is good... and very light snow is falling lazily from the skies. Varied conditions early on then, depending on which part of Shiga Kogen you find yourself in. We may have more today but clearer conditions are forecast for tomorrow before snow clouds making a welcome return on Friday. Monday looks very promising too with that lovely phrase 'heavy snow' on the forecast. We can perhaps expect some more course areas to open up this weekend, and the Okushiga Kogen resort is scheduled to be open from Saturday. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected - we'll have to wait for more snow for that to happen. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 6th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 71cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 24cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 57cm Posted on Tuesday 5th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. As I write my report this morning from here in Hasuike, it's bright with good visibility over to Higashidateyama - but light snow is falling! An odd mix. There's a light sprinkling of snowfall around with a few cm on the ground in places since last night. Snow is there on the forecast, getting heavier tonight and regularly into the weekend too. Let's see how it turns out. Currently the following areas of Shiga Kogen are part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama None of the above resorts are 'linked up'/connected - we'll have to wait for more snow for that to happen. Okushiga Kogen plans to open from Saturday and hopefully if there is more snow before then... more courses and lifts at the other resorts. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 5th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 57cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 10cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 55cm Posted on Saturday 2nd December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Some fresh snow to enjoy yesterday - I'm hearing up to nearly 10cm on the slopes in places - and there's a bit more to report this morning. I am measuring 5cm on the ground and currently it is snowing lightly. Not as much as we thought we might get, but still... all good. Decent visibility this morning too and not much of a wind, so it should be a good morning. The forecast seems to be pointing to clearer skies in the afternoon. And sunshine tomorrow. This morning it's the opening ceremony thing going on over at Kumanoyu from 10am. Apparently, some members of AKB48 will be there. I'm not an expert but I don't think they are the 'main' 'leader' members - Team 8, I hear whatever that means - but still fascinatingly exciting stuff. I never thought I would be typing AKB48 in my Shiga Kogen reports! OK so these areas of Shiga Kogen that are now currently part open: - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama They're all part open and none of them are 'linked up' as such yes, so it's a case of choose your location and ski. Or indeed, snowboard. Yakebitaiyama have their Number 2 Gondola moving this morning so you can ride down from the top to base. Snow is still relatively thin on the ground, but there's choice if you want it. And AKB48. Planned opening dates of other areas of Shiga Kogen Saturday 9th December 2017: Okushiga Kogen Early December 2017: Hasuike Ichinose Family Shibutoge Sun Valley Terakoya Mid December 2017: Bunadaira Giant Higashitateyama Ichinose Diamond Maruike Nishitateyama Tannenomori Okojo Late December 2017 Ichinose Yamanokami Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 2nd December 2017 Total snowfall at base 55cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 8cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 50cm Posted on Friday 1st December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. It's December and things should start getting going more and more now as the weeks pass. This morning sees the Yokoteyama, Ichinose Family and Takamagahara Mammoth resort areas opening - properly... and partly. It's all a bit limited still of course. In this early part of the season when only part areas are open, I will try to keep the below list up to date with what is open in each area. This morning there was a lot of cloud earlier on, but at 9:30am it's lovely and sunny with more and more blue sky. The forecast has some snow lined up for tonight with more sunshine due over the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 1st December 2017 Total snowfall at base 50cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (20th and 21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 3cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1157cm Posted on Thursday 27th April 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Shiga Kogen. It's keeping cold. And guess what, there was even a bit more snow falling last night. It doesn't feel like late April. This morning it's generally cloudy, though forecasts do talk of clearer skies due for today. We can perhaps expect changeable weather conditions over the next few days. Please do keep an eye on the forecast page. As we head into Golden Week and the end of April, the official snow depth at some of the resort areas is still around the 2m mark. Impressive. A few more ski lifts will be opening up for the weekend - for more details on what plans to be open for Golden Week see below. I believe it is up-to-date and correct but of course subject to change. Anyway, have a good first-bit-of-Golden-Week. During the winter season, the section of the Route 292 main road that connects Shiga Kogen (from Yokoteyama) with Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture is closed due to all the snow. That section of road has now re-opened which means that you can now get to Shiga Kogen via Gunma Prefecture from the east - either for spring skiing and snowboarding or just for sightseeing. The road has had to be 'cut out' of the snow meaning that in places there are impressive snow walls on either side. Official snow depths numbers reported by different areas of Shiga Kogen: Please note that these numbers are the official numbers that ski resorts publish. Ichinose Family 170cm Kumanoyu 220cm Okushiga Kogen 160cm Yokoteyama 200cm Late season planned opening dates for Shiga Kogen resort areas (subject to change): Takamagahara Mammoth The quad lift plans to be operating until from 29th April until 7th May Tannenomori Okojo The quad lift plans to be operating from 29th April until 7th May Ichinose Family The Ichinose quad lift and Ichinose Number 2 pair B lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May Terakoya The Terakoya lifts plan to be operating from 29th April until Sunday 7th May Ichinose Diamond The Ichinose Diamond quad lift plans to be operating from 29th April until Sunday 7th May Okushiga Kogen The Okushiga Kogen Number 4 pair lift plans to be operating from 29th April and 7th May The Okushiga Kogen Gondola, Number 2, 3, and 6 pair lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May Kumanoyu The Kumanoyu Number 1 pair lift plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May The Kumanoyu Number 2 pair A and B lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 14th May The Kumanoyu Number 3 quad lift plans to be operating from 29th April until 7th May Yokoteyama & Shibutoge The Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky A and B lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May The Yokoteyama Number 2 and 3 Sky lifts plan to be operating until late May The Yokoteyama Number 4 pair lift plans to be operating until Sunday 7th May (may be closed on certain days) The Shibutoge lift plans to be operating until late May Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 27th April 2017 Total snowfall at base 1157cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 90 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 days January 2017 snowfall 485cm reported on 24 days February 2017 snowfall 272cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 136cm reported on 19 days April 2017 snowfall 22cm 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