Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 559cm Posted on Wednesday 18th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Stunning morning here in Shiga Kogen. The sun is out. There's blue skies all around. And we have very large amounts of top quality fresh snow everywhere. It sounds almost perfect doesn't it? And it may very well be today. Certainly up there with one of the best. I do hope some of you can get here to enjoy Shiga Kogen at its best... (Forecast has a bit of snow tonight then more going into Saturday and then entering the new week. Regular top-ups on the way!) Official snow depths numbers reported by different areas of Shiga Kogen: Most of ski lifts and courses in Shiga Kogen are now open. Please note that these numbers are the official numbers that ski resorts publish. Giant 230cm Higashitateyama 230cm Ichinose Family 220cm Ichinose Diamond 260cm Kumanoyu 260cm Maruike 170cm Nishitateyama 220cm Okushiga Kogen 250cm Sun Valley 170cm Takamagahara Mammoth 220cm Terakoya 200cm Yakebitaiyama 220cm Yokoteyama 250cm Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 18th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 559cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 317cm reported on 15 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 551cm Posted on Tuesday 17th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen where we have continued to be pounded by heavy snowfall and it is still falling. I really can't remember having a storm on this scale here, it has been relentless and we have huge amounts of snow piled up on the sides of the road and... pretty much everywhere. By tomorrow morning things should have eased off and there may even be some sunshine. It will be a close to perfect day if that happens and I'm excited just thinking about it now. The even better news is that another strong winter front it due to arrive Friday night and deposit another large amount of snow so there should be a fine topup for the weekend (not that we even need one just at the moment!) :) Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 17th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 551cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 309cm reported on 14 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 62cm (!!) Snowfall at base this season 505cm Posted on Monday 16th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just, like,.... wow. It just keeps on dumping down huge amounts of snow! I am measuring over 60cm, I am hearing more from other people - wind is probably a factor making it difficult to put a number on it. They'll all big numbers though. And while I keep on posting these big numbers, we can probably expect another big number tomorrow morning too with snow storm conditions continuing into tomorrow. It's really very exciting, if not a little overwhelming. In a good way. Another day when lots of people may decided to just take an onsen rather than brave the conditions. It's a bit wild out there (though perhaps not quite as much as yesterday). Massive. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Monday 16th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 505cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 263cm reported on 13 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 70cm (!) Snowfall at base this season 443cm Posted on Sunday 15th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The official website this morning is claiming a full 85cm of fresh snow this morning. It's certainly a lot but after going out and doing some measuring and taking into considering the wind which is really blowing about, I'm going with 70cm (*updated). That might well be under-reporting and conservative. I can't remember ever posting such a big number in any of my reports here - and I've been doing them for a fair few years. Locals are talking about a "once in a few years" snow storm. It's definitely a snow storm with the snow really coming down hard and strong winds blowing about. Honestly I'm not sure many people would want to be out on the slopes in these conditions but even if you did, it's limited with the wind stopping quite a lot of lifts this morning. Those 'snow monkeys' have a good plan... onsen! Snow is forecast to continue through today and tomorrow and still be snowing come Tuesday morning. Heavy! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Sunday 15th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 443cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 201cm reported on 12 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 242cm Posted on Saturday 31st December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a bit more snow since the report yesterday to top things up. This morning it is a mix of white and grey clouds and blue sky - and right now the sun is shining. Another cold start but conditions in the day time are expected to be a bit milder over this weekend and perhaps early week but the snow should be back by Tuesday. In the meantime, conditions are very nice this morning. Have a great last day of the year and see you in January. All the best. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 31st December 2016 Total snowfall at base 242cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (24th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 239cm Posted on Friday 30th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Another happy report for you this morning from Shiga Kogen where we have another solid (at least) 25cm of snow since yesterday. I have spoken to a few people from around different areas, with one (the overly-positive one!) saying 45cm. Bottom line - another decent amount of fresh on the ground. I can't quite believe that a few areas have their official snow depth still stuck on 40cm - Hasuike on 20cm! - but there you go. I suppose it's good that they don't 'over-report', just wish they wouldn't 'under-report' either! I'll try not to go on about that too often, promise. ;) I'm in a good mood and looking forward to some fine skiing today. It's cold out there, extra layers recommended. It's getting busy now for New Year. Conditions should be very good so it will be a happy bunch of people who are here. The forecast predicts calmer, clearer and not as cold conditions for over the New Year, and some good looking snowfall around Tuesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 30th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 239cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (24th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 212cm reported on 17 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 214cm Posted on Thursday 29th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. After the snow of yesterday which continued well after my report (see observed new snowfall!), it's a cracking start to today with blue skies and sunshine. The fresh snow, cold temperatures and fine weather all mean that it should be an excellent day out on the slopes today. I like being able to say that. :) And, more snow is due tonight and there's semi-regular snow lined up on the forecast for the week as well. I'm feeling good about that too. As far as I can tell, all areas of Shiga Kogen are now at least part open and there's only bits here and there that remain closed. It seems just 9 of the lifts across the region are not operating this morning. All good, but let's get them going too! Anyone who has followed my reports in previous seasons will know how conservative the ski hills are here in reporting snow depth. So when there's 40cm of fresh snowfall, for example, often the official snow depths won't budge. My advice is to almost ignore those numbers -- the most important one is how much snow is falling each day. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 29th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 214cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (24th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 16 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 50cm Posted on Friday 9th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The skies cleared up yesterday after the snowy start and this morning we are enjoying fine sunny weather (after a more cloudy start). The news today is that Yokoteyama has part opened and Kumanoyu and Yakebitaiyama have both opened up a bit more course area. Slowly more is opening but we could do with a really 'heavy' snow even to kick things off in style. Could this weekend provide that? It's looking quite promising with snow forecast from tonight in this northern region of Shiga Kogen and through the weekend. Fingers crossed! Areas of Shiga Kogen currently open: Ichinose Family The Number 2 pair A lift is operating with the lower main course area (400m) open. Kumanoyu The Number 2 lifts are operating with a 1300m long run open. Takamagahara Mammoth The Number 2 triple lift and Number 3 pair lift are operating with the lower part of the slopes open. Yakebitaiyama The Number 2 high speed lift and Number 4 pair lifts are operating with the South Course and Karamatsu Course open. Yokoteyama The Number 1 Sky B and Number 2 Sky pair lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 9th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 50cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (24th November and 8th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 23cm 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 48cm Posted on Thursday 8th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a good morning from Shiga Kogen and after the sun of yesterday we are back to snow falling this morning. I measure 11cm of snow outside my place - and counting, as it is still snowing and actually snowing quite heavily just at the moment. Things may ease off later on and sun is forecast tomorrow morning but it should be snowing again by the end of Friday and over the weekend. (Especially if this continues a bit longer), I would expect more lifts and courses to be open soon. Exciting! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 8th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 48cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (24th November and 8th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 21cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 568cm Posted on Friday 29th April 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . More changes this morning. The Takamagahara Mammoth area decided yesterday in the really-not-nice-weather to finish up for the season. That leaves us just with a 10-20m wide and 600m long course at the Kumanoyu area now remaining open in the Shiga Kogen area - they plan to remain operating until Sunday. Mixed weather conditions are forecast from now until then, the mix being made up of cloud, sun, rain, sleet and wet snow. Funnily enough, there has actually been a bit of snow fall up here overnight and it's trying to snow now too up by Kumanoyu. It's a bit too late now! Foggy too early on. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 29th April 2016 Total snowfall at base 568cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 97cm reported on 11 days April 2016 snowfall 8cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 321cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . This morning as I write this it's an interesting mix of light snowfall and sunshine. Just a slight dusting of snow overnight and I doubt we will see much added to that today. Looks like there's lots of clear skies in surrounding areas this morning, perhaps we will also see further clearing of clouds as the day goes on. Decent snowfall is still on the forecast for Saturday with snow expected Friday and Sunday as well, so hopefully we'll get a lot of fresh for/over the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd February 2016 Total snowfall at base 321cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (18th January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 5cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 268cm Posted on Saturday 23rd January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some sunshine early this morning and thin cloud in Shiga Kogen and just a dusting of snow to be seen in places. It is another very cold morning here with lots of crisp frosty sounds as the steady stream of cars arriving go past my window. Snow is forecast for today though later on and it might start off as light snow but tomorrow heavier snow is expected. There's a chance of quite strong winds as well. Snow probably through to Monday, with clearer skies currently forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday. If that happens they should be great days to be here. Let's see what we get over the next few days. Lots of people arriving at the moment so I expect it will be a pretty busy weekend here. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 23rd January 2016 Total snowfall at base 268cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (18th January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 156cm reported on 13 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