Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 268cm Posted on Tuesday 21st January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a sprinkling of snow overnight here, though lots of the resorts have added 10cm or so to their snow depth numbers. Delayed reaction I think! It has started snowing again this morning though, and coming down quite nicely at the moment as I am writing this report. Varying visibility at the moment as the snow clouds move in, and a bit of fog in places by the looks. Snow showers forecast through into tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 21st January 2014 Total snowfall at base 268cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 122cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 266cm Posted on Monday 20th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's overcast in Shiga Kogen this morning though fairly bright and the sun straining to break through the thin cloud cover. Remaining cold though. We're back to weekday mode now which means less people but more school trips! Hoping for snowfall later today and tomorrow, before a bit of a warmup later in the week. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 20th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 266cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 120cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 229cm Posted on Friday 17th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . This morning we are back to snow with perhaps 5cm or so to report, hopefully more by the end of the day. Local forecasts tell us to expect a clear start to the weekend in the morning but back to snow by the end of the day. The same forecasts show us what looks like a promising snowfall around Tuesday/Wednesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 17th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 229cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 83cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 328cm Posted on Monday 27th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Blue skies over Shiga Kogen this morning, with the clouds maybe clearing up sooner than we expected them to. But we did have a bit of a wild night with snow coming down and strong winds. It's much calmer now though. I was just over at Ichinose and saw hundreds of ski school students warming up which certainly was a sight. Wouldn't like to be queueing up behind all them! Fairly easy to avoid though and lots to choose from here. OK back to conditions. New snow refresh and nice weather means it should be a very good morning here. Looks like we might see quite a bit of sun over the next few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 27th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 328cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 182cm reported on 19 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 308cm Posted on Friday 24th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After the snow of yesterday it was cold last night but temperatures are quickly rising here as the sun is out early on and shining down on us. We're going to get to see the tarmac on the roads today I think as it warms up. Of course, warming up here means temperatures probably hovering around zero and possibly getting into low positive numbers. So that's cold for some! But it's a beautiful morning here as in many regions. Blue skies and sun. Remember your camera. Perhaps more sun tomorrow but more cloud forecast. Keeping mild but a chance of snow going into Sunday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 24th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 308cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 162cm 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 283cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The snow is coming down very nicely at the moment here, and since last night I have about 15cm to report. If it continues like this, there will be more. There's a bit of a wind out there at the moment but not affecting lifts at all, but it feels colder than the -6C I am seeing on the thermometer here. Visibility is generally poor as the snow comes down hard. The forecast doesn't actually tell us to expect much today actually and a clearing is expected at the latest tomorrow, and then sun on Friday along with milder conditions. Lots of snowfall today please! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd January 2014 Total snowfall at base 283cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 137cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 313cm Posted on Sunday 26th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I have been out of Shiga Kogen until just 30 minutes ago and I was worried that the rain in the valley might be happening here too but I'm pleased to report that is it snowing up here. Gusty wind blowing it all around as well at the moment. It's remaining relatively mild though with the forecast saying that they will drop throughout the day today. So we should be back to 'cold' very soon. Snow forecast for the day, easing off tonight and tomorrow starting with cloud and very possibly sun. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 26th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 313cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 167cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 298cm Posted on Thursday 23rd January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The snow continues though the numbers aren't so big really. Add another 15cm or so since yesterday. This morning it's really snowing hard again and generally poor visibility with some gusts of wind as well making it for not the kindest of conditions out on the slopes. This snowfall will probably not continue for the whole day though as we have clear conditions forecast for tonight and tomorrow too. A few days of milder conditions is on the cards. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 23rd January 2014 Total snowfall at base 298cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 152cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 329cm Posted on Wednesday 29th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a thin dusting of snow overnight and this morning lovely blue skies over Shiga Kogen. After a bit of a warm up yesterday it's a cold morning though we are expecting mild again tomorrow, to be followed by snow into Friday. We seem to be up and down with temps at the moment and the forecasts are all a bit vague. Of course, what we like best is when it's clearly going to puke down over the area... though we don't seem to have any of that on the horizon at the moment. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 29th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 329cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 183cm reported on 20 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 334cm Posted on Friday 31st January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow, wind, fog and poor visibility this morning in Shiga Kogen. A bit of a wild one at times though forecast to calm down later on in the day, and it should be clearer tomorrow. Warmer on Sunday but we are hopeful that we can maybe avoid the rain that lower regions seem destined to get. After the few days of milder conditions winter should be back come Tuesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 31st January 2014 Total snowfall at base 334cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 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 364cm Posted on Wednesday 5th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's full on winter here this morning. While that might not make for the best of conditions for those here wanting to ski or board, the refresh we are currently getting is most welcome. Nice light snow is falling heavily (if that makes sense!) at the moment, and a strong wind is blowing it all around as well. Visibility is poor. It's all a bit wild out there. It's as if the Snow Gods are apologising for the lack of snow the last few...! Some lifts are affected by the wind now and not moving. Once it calms down, conditions should again be good. But more snow while we're here ok? (Though the forecast says it should ease off fairly quickly, to be back for the weekend). Official snow depth data: Sun Valley: 150cm Maruike: 150cm Hasuike: 150cm Giant: 160cm Higashitateyama: 140cm Hoppo Bundaira: 160cm Takamagahara Mammoth: 160cm Nishitateyama: 150cm Ichinose Family: 160cm Terakoya: 160cm Ichinose Diamond: 160cm Yakebitaiyama: 180cm Okushiga Kogen: 180cm Kumanoyu (skiers only): 180cm Yokoteyama: 170cm Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 5th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 364cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 30cm 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 337cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Clear and sunny this morning but getting more overcast with it mid morning. Something of a contrast with yesterday. We are looking at a few days now of warmer conditions. Tomorrow possibly even into positive numbers. They should be right back down into minus double digits by Tuesday though and a decent chance of some good snowfall to follow. I would expect today to be busier than tomorrow as people might have been put off by the forecasts for a possibly wet day tomorrow. It seems we might avoid that now but it's all up and down at the moment and hard to read. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 1st February 2014 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 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