Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 161cm Posted on Friday 15th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow was falling overnight but it had cleared up by early morning and there was quite a bit of blue sky amongst the clouds. Less so now as I write this and it is mostly cloudy. My friend was last night telling me about how in 1962 there was hardly any snow even by the end of January. But then here in Shiga Kogen we got over 3m of snowfall in not much more than a week. It sounds like a fantastic story and I can imagine people going from moaning about no snow to too much snow in a very short period of time! But could we be on for another similar kind of surprise? The forecast is certainly looking very exciting in terms of snowfall at the end of the weekend and into next week. There sure would be lots of happy people. Not just here in Shiga Kogen but many other regions of Japan that are experiencing much less snow than usual this season so far. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 15th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 161cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 49cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 163cm Posted on Saturday 16th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Mixed weather yesterday with a bit of snow but clearing up in the afternoon. Light snow is falling here now and just a few cm of fresh on the ground. It is nice and cold this morning again so conditions that we have are keeping... though what I really want to write about is thick new layers of snow. Might I be able to write about that on Monday? I might just! Forecasts are all still pointing towards a proper dump of snow to be delivered hopefully starting late tomorrow and going through into next week. Prolonged moderate to heavy snowfall - that sounds just about perfect. Before then it might be a mixed bag of cloud, light snow at times and clearer skies. Weather seems very confused, but hopefully will have made up it's mind to be full on winter in just a few days time. O-tanoshi-mi-ni! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 16th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 163cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 51cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 158cm Posted on Monday 11th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A happy Monday morning to you from Shiga Kogen where there has been a modest 4cm of snowfall overnight. Light snow has been falling early this morning, though at the moment it is just cloudy and perhaps light snow still falling in some higher areas. Maybe some more snow today though I doubt it will be anything significant. This year so many places are struggling to clock up what you might term 'heavy snowfall', which is not like Japan. Shiga Kogen is not known for record amounts of snowfall even in a good winter - it's more the quality of snow up here that people love. Anyway I see the forecast still tells us nice stories of regular snowfall over the coming week. Hopefully not fairy tales! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 11th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 158cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 46cm 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 154cm Posted on Saturday 9th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. '10-30cm' of fresh snow sound good? That is what I am hearing from around the areas this morning on mountain though it was 8cm outside my place where I take my measurements. I might have to get out and try to find that 30cm to see if it is real! It's good quality light snow too so conditions should be pretty good out there this morning. 18 of the 19 ski areas of Shiga Kogen are now at least part open with just the small Kidoike area not open. Large parts of the resorts are now open as well, with mainly steeper slopes that remain closed. From today: - the Higashitateyama Rinkan course is open - the Terakoya quad and top of Higashitateyama access from Takamagahara is available - Hasuike to Giant via the left side of Lake Hotel open - Giant to Hasuike via under-road tunnel is available So things are shaping up, even if they should have been shaping up sometime in December! We are expecting clearer skies later on and maybe tomorrow morning but more snow is due later on Sunday and through the day on Monday; hopefully through into Monday as well. Things are feeling better now! Here's to consistent snowfall this coming week. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 9th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 154cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 42cm 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 146cm Posted on Friday 8th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from a very sunny Shiga Kogen. The sun?! I thought we are on for more snow. Well, never mind, we did get snow yesterday of course and about 5-10cm being reported around the region. I had the best part of 10cm outside my home. We are expecting more snowfall though from later on today in fact and hopefully into tomorrow as well, and sometime later on in the day on Sunday and Monday. The forecast looks good so we hope it is right. So for those visiting it should be a cold and often snowy weekend, with resorts trying to open up more as the snow arrives. Monday is a holiday in Japan, it is Coming of Age Day, and so it will be busier than a normal Monday. Things are certainly improved this morning, but I would say that the 'Saiko no condition' (best conditions) that I see a resort area proclaiming is taking things considerably too far. If this is best conditions, then.... I'm off somewhere else! I'm happy to say things are 'best conditions' -- when they are! Not before. It comes across as disingenuous to do otherwise, surely. We are far from having best conditions so far. But of course everyone is hoping that this reality will change soon. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 8th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 146cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 34cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 137cm Posted on Thursday 7th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Nice big snowflakes. It's so good to see them falling from the sky this morning. I missed them! There's not a huge amount so far but it snowing really nicely at the moment and this should result in a good new layer of snow if it continues. And it should as well, at least through the day today. And hopefully maybe after a break tomorrow morning, sometime tomorrow into Sunday as well. There's more due on Monday as well. So the forecast is in place, now we just need to sign off on the delivery! Everyone will be very happy if this continues. Perhaps even the monkeys down there in the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Actually, I wonder if they like the snow...?! Hopefully I'll be able to bring you a good report tomorrow morning too. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 7th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 137cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 25cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 132cm Posted on Saturday 2nd January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We got some really nice snow falling yesterday morning along with some at times very windy conditions, but conditions clearer in the afternoon. No new snow overnight (the few I am adding today is from yesterday morning since my report). Lots of cloud around earlier on but it has been clearing and this morning and just now thin cloud in front of some blue skies. The sun is out. The region is forecast generally milder than usual temps over the next few days, hopefully keeping on the better side of 0 up here in Shiga Kogen. Tuesday into Wednesday is when we expect more snow along with a return to more January-like temperatures. Just a few notes on major connections that remain unopen at this time: - the connection between Hasuike and Giant - the connection between Higashitateyama and Takamagahara - the Higashitateyama gondola is operating and you can ride it up and down though the Higashitateyama course is not open Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 2nd January 2016 Total snowfall at base 132cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 20cm 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 130cm Posted on Friday 1st January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A very happy new year to you all. And the new year has started off well here in Shiga Kogen, with a 18cm of fresh snow on the ground behind my place this morning. I am hearing from around the areas of up to 30cm falling in places on the mountain overnight which is of course very good to hear. The Kumanoyu resort are now officially this morning declaring themselves as 'fully open' and I expect bit by bit we will see more runs opening for us today with this fresh snow to play in. We're still not drowning in snow here yet of course, but it's a good improvement all the same for New Year the skiers and boarders here. It would be great if we could have a run of days of this kind of fresh snow, but unfortunately it's going to be clearing today and from tomorrow it's still expected to get slightly warmer. Maybe a bit of snow on Sunday night, but after that it is probably going to be Tuesday before the temperatures drop again to more mid-winter levels and we get more snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 1st January 2016 Total snowfall at base 130cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 18cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 94cm Posted on Monday 28th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday we said that today might start with clearer skies. And so it is. It's one of those beautiful clear and very cold mornings after a storm. 16 of the 19 areas of Shiga Kogen are now at least part open. Terakoya is now part open; they have their pair lift operating this morning. Some areas are now almost fully open, like for example Kumanoyu. There is still not enough snow around though for all of the interconnections to be open and so all feels somewhat disconnected still. We need another decent snowfall or two to really take things up into the next gear. The clouds are due to move back over the area and snow is expected to be falling tonight, so fingers crossed. Even if it is not snowing now on a day, the biggest hope is that it keeps cold with snow conditions being preserved. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 28th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 94cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (27th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 87cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 88cm Posted on Sunday 27th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . About 15cm of fresh snowfall outside my place here in Shiga Kogen this morning. There's snow on the roads and limited visibility. 14 of the 19 areas of Shiga Kogen are now open with Shibutoge and Ichinose Yamanokami joining the party. The whole of Shiga Kogen is by no means fully open yet along with all of the connecting courses, but it feels like we are on the way to getting there. The more snow the better, of course. But if you are out there remember that it's still not deep and there's still bushes and things sticking up out of the snow. Care is needed especially on a day like today when visibility is very limited. Snowfall is forecast to continue for today along with some strong winds at times. Tomorrow might start off with clearer skies, but more snow is forecast to be falling by tomorrow night and into Tuesday. It's cold today with the wind making it feel even colder. Face masks recommended! It should be fun out there today though. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 27th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 88cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (27th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 81cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Posted on Saturday 26th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It is snowing, though right now as I type this there's even a bit of sun coming through the mostly cloudy skies. Snow to report this morning. Certainly not as much as I wanted to be able to report - around 5cm - but we'll take it. And the forecast is still looking good for some decent snowfall going into tonight and through into tomorrow. Maruike and Giant are now part open and with more snow arriving expect more areas, courses and lifts to follow. We could just do with one significant snowfall to really get things going. I seem to recall saying that before now. Might tonight deliver the goods? I'll let you know tomorrow morning. The following resort areas of Shiga Kogen are part open. Snow and courses that are open remain limited as wait for more snowfall. Bunadaira Maruike Giant Ichinose Diamond Ichinose Family Kumanoyu Nishitatyama (Mammoth side) Okushiga Kogen Sun Valley Takamagahara Mammoth Yakebitaiyama Yokoteyama Other ski areas of Shiga Kogen currently remain closed. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 26th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 73cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 66cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 69cm Posted on Friday 25th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning and a very merry Christmas to all readers of Shiga Kogen Now and SnowJapan. It is a white Christmas. Not quite as white as we might have liked of course, but I do have a few cm of snow to report this morning - and the forecast is good for the next few days at least. It was quite mild overnight actually (for Shiga Kogen of course!) but from early dawn that snow has been falling and fingers crossed it will continue as it is likely that it will get colder during the day today. Rumours of Nishitateyama opening their Number 2 triple lift this morning, though other than that things seem to be the same as yesterday. The situation will of course change quickly once we get some decent snowfall. Looking forward to bringing you news tomorrow morning! Have a fun Christmas Day wherever you are. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 25th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 69cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 62cm 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