Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 67cm Posted on Wednesday 23rd December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a dusting really since my report yesterday here in Shiga Kogen. It is a national holiday here in Japan today and resorts simply want to - and need to - be open. There's a bit of news on that front with the Bunadaira, Ichinose Diamond and Okushiga Kogen areas part opening and a few more lifts moving at resorts that have already been open. It's actually getting difficult keeping track of the details now - a heavy snowfall to allow everything to be open will be such a big help to all of us! More might be open today but it's all still limited with not enough snow so do keep that in mind. Hopefully that will all change soon... this weekend? Resort areas that are currently open: Bunadaira The quad lift and part of the main run plan to be open Ichinose Diamond The quad lift and moving sidewalk plan to be open with part of the Diamond course open. Ichinose Family Ichinose Quad, Number 2 Pair A line and Number 2 Pair B line lifts are operating Courses open: Ichinose Family Front course (lower part) and part of Tengu course. Kumanoyu Kumanoyu Number 3 quad, Number 2 Pair A line and B line are operating The resort area is part open Okushiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Gondola and the Number 4 pair lifts plan to be operating Part of the Number 4 course area is planned to be open Sun Valley Housaka Number 2 pair lift is operating Part of the main gelende is open Takamagahara All lifts are operating and parts of the courses open Yakebitaiyama Nunber 2 Gondola, Yakebitaiyama Number 2 rapid lift and Yakebitaiyama Number 4 romance lifts are operating The South Course and Karamatsu Courses are open as well as the Panorama Course Yokoteyama Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Line, Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky, Yokoteyama Number 3 Sky and Yokoteyama Number 5 lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd December 2015 Total snowfall at base 67cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 60cm reported on 11 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 66cm Posted on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I have some snow to report. 12cm of it as well and resorts are reporting 10-15cm of snow. It's rather wet and heavy - not 'premium Shiga Kogen quality' - but it is snow nevertheless and welcome. Light snow continues to fall now but it will probably stop and clear up to some degree during the day. The forecast is looking exciting for the end of the week and into the weekend. I predict things to really kick into action by the end of the weekend. Lots of snow please! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 22nd December 2015 Total snowfall at base 66cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 59cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 54cm Posted on Sunday 20th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A very different feel to this morning with clear blue skies and the sun shining brightly. Still remaining very cold though. There has been some new cm of snow since my report yesterday morning but none is expected today. There may be some more falling tomorrow, but more exciting than all of that is what seems to be forecast to be with us come Friday in the coming week. That could be the storm we are looking for. In the meantime while operations definitely remain very limited here, it's a very fine day to be outside and sliding down the mountains. Unconfirmed by these eyes, but I am hearing that Yakebitaiyama have their Number 2 Gondola operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 20th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 54cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 47cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 50cm Posted on Saturday 19th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Pretty wild blizzard like conditions earlier on this morning. There's fresh snow on the ground - depending on where you are and how much the wind has got hold of it anywhere between 5-20cm. Outside my place there's 14cm. Right now snow is still falling lightly and there's limited visibility out there. It's cold too, feels very wintery. For the first time this season, the Sun Valley are is open this morning and a few more small changes as noted below. We need more snow to really get things kicking off though. After today a clear up in weather conditions is expected for a few days perhaps. The next significant snow event it would seem will be with us just before and over Christmas... Resort areas that are currently open: Ichinose Family Number 2 Pair A line and Number 2 Pair B line lifts are operating Courses open: Ichinose Family Front course (lower part) Kumanoyu Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair AB line is operating Part of Kumanoyu Number 2 Umanose Course, Kumanoyu Number 2 beginner course and Kumanoyu Number 4 Beginner courses are now open Sun Valley Housaka Number 2 pair lift is operating Part of the main gelende is open Takamagahara Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift is operating The lower course area is open Yakebitaiyama Yakebitaiyama Number 2 high speed and Yakebitaiyama Number 4 romance lifts are operating Part of the South Course (960m) and Karamatsu Course (850m) are open Yokoteyama Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Line, Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky, Yokoteyama Number 3 Sky and Yokoteyama Number 5 lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 19th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 50cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 43cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Sunday 29th November 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a quick report this morning to let you know that Kumanoyu are open this morning, kicking off the ski season here in Shiga Kogen. The Number 2 pair lift is moving with a 600m run open - it's a mix of artificial and natural snow. It's a cold morning with very light snow lazily falling here in the central part of Shiga Kogen just now. Looks like we can expect clearer skies and some sunshine tomorrow and look to later in the week for the chance of any decent snowfall. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 29th November 2015 Total snowfall at base 7cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (26th and 28th November) November 2015 snowfall 7cm 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 6cm Posted on Saturday 28th November 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some snowfall since yesterday, though not a huge amount... not enough to kick things into action this morning. It does look like Kumanoyu will be opening tomorrow though with the help of man-made snow. Right now the sun is shining and it's a mix of cloud and blue sky up there. Snow is on the forecast for today though so perhaps we can expect clouds to move in. Over the coming days I am going to be doing my best to bring to you the latest opening news from around Shiga Kogen - sometimes even if you are here it is actually difficult to get clear information (it can be very frustrating!) and early season things often change very quickly. As such if you do intend to visit Shiga Kogen in this early season, I recommend you contact the places you are staying and the resorts for the very latest. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 28th November 2015 Total snowfall at base 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (26th and 28th November) November 2015 snowfall 6cm 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 3cm Posted on Thursday 26th November 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Welcome back to the Shiga Kogen Now reports for the 2015-2016 season. A bit of snowfall in higher areas of Shiga Kogen the night before last along with the coldest conditions of the season so far - feeling somewhat winter-like (at last). And then some more snow to report this morning - about 3cm or so on the ground actually. Still, it is not as cold as we would like it to be and the snow is not exactly dry powder but of course good to see a thin layer of white around us now. It's around 2 degrees now as we approach 10am and the sun has appeared from behind the clearing clouds. Clouds back by tonight though and snowfall expected again. Just how much remains to be seen of course. The Kumanoyu area has been busy trying to supplement the small amounts of natural snow with machine-made snow, but it's unclear if things might be able to happen for this weekend. Come on snow... we're waiting! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 26th November 2015 Total snowfall at base 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (26th November) November 2015 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day 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 756cm Posted on Thursday 23rd April 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fine and clear sunny skies this morning in Shiga Kogen. Apart from the chance of a bit of rain tomorrow and more cloud, we're hoping for more like today over the coming weekend. The section of Route 292 that connects Shiga Kogen with Gunma Prefecture opens tomorrow morning (Friday 24th) with - if I am not mistaken - a bit of a ceremony planned at 10am. After that, you can drive through between Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu in Gunma. Ichinose Diamond: The Diamond quad lift will be open from April 25th until May 6th. Ichinose Family: The Ichinose Quad and Ichinose Number 2B pair lifts will be open daily until May 6th. Takamagahara Mammoth: The Takamagahara Quad will be open on from April 25th until May 6th. Okushiga Kogen: The Okushiga Number 4 pair lift will be open from April 25th until May 6th. The Okushiga Number 2 pair lift and Okushiga Number 3 pair lift and Gondola will all be open daily until May 6th. Tannenomori Okujo: Open from April 25th until May 6th Terakoya: Open from April 25th until May 6th Yakebitaiyama: Open from April 25th until May 6th Beyond Wednesday 6th May Kumanoyu: Kumanoyu Number 3 quad open from April 25th until May 6th Kumanoyu Number 1 and 2 pair lifts open until May 6th and beyond Yokoteyama-Shibutoge: Probably open until at least the end of May and possibly beyond Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 23rd April 2015 Total snowfall at base 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 119cm reported on 12 days April 2015 snowfall 12cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 756cm Posted on Thursday 7th May 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Golden Week is now over as most people go back to work today after the holidays, and we are now left with just a limited selection of areas open - part of Okushiga Kogen, Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama-Shibutoge. More details below. Some cloud around this morning but blue skies and the sun is out - the fine weather we experienced over Golden Week continues... with the snow melting away quickly, nature is taking hold with lots of plants and flower buds appearing. We might get a bit of rain before the weekend but fine conditions are expected on Saturday and Sunday. Okushiga Kogen: Okushiga Number 2, Okushiga Number 3 open daily until May 10th Kumanoyu: Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift open until May 10th Yokoteyama-Shibutoge: Yokoteyama Skylift 2 and 3 and Shibutoge lift open... not known until how long but beyond this weekend! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 7th May 2015 Total snowfall at base 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 119cm reported on 12 days April 2015 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days May 2015 snowfall 0cm 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 756cm Posted on Sunday 17th May 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . As I write this report, the sun is out, it's warm, and more importantly the Shibutoge ski lift has another hour or so left to go and once that stops moving that is the official end of the ski season here in Shiga Kogen.... a season that started way back on 18th November 2014. I make that pretty much 6 months ago! The last few months of the spring season always seems long but after today the next ski action will be in another 6 months... hopefully around mid-late November once again. So that's it then. It has been a good season I think; I could certainly enjoy lots of days with very fine powder conditions. I'll have to go back and re-read all my reports again to refresh my own memory and remember the details though. All of the archive reports from Shiga Kogen - and all of the other Now daily reports on SnowJapan - are always there, so you can go and take a look back at the season and indeed previous seasons as well. Links to the archives can be found at the bottom of this page. They're great for research and trying to work out 'the best time' to visit. It's not an easy one to answer, and I'll leave it up to you to see how each season has gone in recent years. Thank you for reading the reports and no doubt we'll be back here come November when the 15-16 season is fast approaching. Have a great summer and see you on the other side. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 17th May 2015 Total snowfall at base 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 119cm reported on 12 days April 2015 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days May 2015 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 628cm Posted on Sunday 1st March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A strong southerly wind is with us this morning and it may well cause issues with lifts at some areas. Nothing confirmed as I post this early report today, but worth checking if you are planning on going out to a particular area. It's definitely warmer too. At the same time, snow is expected today and tonight so it's a bit of an odd one. Tell you what, I'll give you an update tomorrow morning! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 1st March 2015 Total snowfall at base 628cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm reported on 15 days March 2015 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 70cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Decent visibility here in the Maruike area of Shiga Kogen this morning but small snowflakes are coming down quite quickly. It is a very cold morning here and feels like mid-winter, though not as much snow as hoped for this morning. Still, with it falling and expected to get heavier during the day today, I hope that I can report more in the report tomorrow. More runs opening up with some resorts waiting for another week to make their debut this season. We're that one decent delivery of snow away though really... Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 70cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (7th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 60cm 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