Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 645cm Posted on Sunday 8th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We have some fresh - but rather wet and heavy - snow from overnight to report, with up to 10cm in places too. There was about 7cm on my car this morning. Keeping relatively warm with temperatures trying to nudge just above zero now and probably going to succeed. Cloudy conditions now with limited visibility in places. Weather forecasts for the coming week remain positive for a return to more winter-y conditions so I am looking forward to bringing more news of cold and snow. It's due to hit from around Tuesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 8th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 645cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 20cm 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 680cm Posted on Wednesday 11th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Anyone for some powder? Very un-mid-March like quality snow to behold this morning. And over 20cm of it too, hearing up to 30cm in places. It's cold as well. Can't really ask for much more than that. Some strong winds overnight but this morning it's less stormy like with snow still falling but less wind now. Snow is forecast for today and then maybe some more before the weekend as well. Should be fantastic out this morning. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 11th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 680cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 55cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 655cm Posted on Tuesday 10th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen where we have a bit of snow to report, about 10cm or so in places. Not bad, but we want more. After some wet sleet like snow last night, it is good to see some new snowfall and more is expected with things getting progressively colder and more winter like during the day today. Strong winds will also be a feature of the day we are being told. Indeed even now some lifts are affected by wind most noticeably over at Okushiga Kogen. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 10th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 655cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 30cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 707cm Posted on Monday 23rd March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fresh snow and cold conditions. Feels a bit like winter again. Yakebitaiyama posting a temperature of -10C. And a big change from the weather of the last few days. A few cm on the top of cars that have been here overnight and snow is continuing to fall from the skies now. Snow hopefully is going to be falling at least into tomorrow and some strong winds possible tomorrow too. Planned night floodlit skiing at Shiga Kogen resort areas: Ichinose Family: Every day until March 29th Ichinose Diamond: Every Saturday until March 28th Kumanoyu: Every Saturday until March 28t PLANNED RESORT CLOSING DATES Open until Tuesday 31st March Hasuike Kidoike Nishitateyama At least part open until Wednesday April 1st Maruike: Number 2 pair lift open until March 31st, Number 1 triple lift open until April 1st) At least part open until Sunday April 5th Bunadaira: The Bunadaira quad lift will be open until March 29th; the quad open until April 5th Giant Higashitateyama Sun Valley: The Housaka Number 3 lift will be open until March 31st At least part open until Sunday April 12th Ichinose Yamanokami: Open daily until April 5th and then open on April 11th and 12th At least part open until Wednesday May 6th Ichinose Diamond: The Diamond triple lift will be open until April 3rd. The Diamond quad lift will be open until March 31st, and then open on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and from April 25th until May 6th. Ichinose Family: The Ichinose Number 3 quad will be open until 29th March. The Ichinose Quad and Ichinose Number 2B pair lifts will be open daily until May 6th. Takamagahara Mammoth: The Takamagahara Number 3 pair lift will be open until March 31st. The Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift will be open until April 5th. The Takamagahara Quad will be open daily until April 12th, and then open on April 18th, 19th, and from April 25th until May 6th. Okushiga Kogen: The Okushiga Number 6 lift will be open until March 31st. The Okushiga Number 1 pair lift will be open until April 5th. The Okushiga Number 4 pair lift will be open until April 5th, and then on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 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 daily until April 5th; and then on April 11th, 12th and April 25th until May 6th Terakoya: Both lifts open daily until March 31st. After that, they will be open on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th Yakebitaiyama: Open until April 5th and then on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th The Yakebitaiyama Gondola will run until April 5th. Beyond Wednesday 6th May Kumanoyu: Kumanoyu Number 3 quad open until April 5th and then on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 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 Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 23rd March 2015 Total snowfall at base 707cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 82cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 704cm Posted on Saturday 14th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a dusting of snow overnight but clear skies this morning and the sun out from early on. Very cold though which is good and should keep conditions really good for today. Over the coming week the wider region is expecting a lot of sunshine and warmer temperatures - bring sunscreen as that spring sunshine can get strong. Temperatures going to start exploring positive numbers and down in the valley it should get especially warm. Today sees the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Nagano, the nearest station to Shiga Kogen being Iiyama. While it may not directly affect Shiga Kogen that much, the Iiyama station will certainly make this region - including Madarao, Myoko, Nozawa etc - seem easier to get to. There are different opinions as to how much of an affect it will have, I suppose we'll just have to see how things turn out. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 14th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 704cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 79cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 702cm Posted on Friday 13th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's going to be a really great day here. The sun is out and we have lots of blue skies all around, there's fresh snow on the ground... We are told to maybe expect more snow tonight which would make conditions just right for the beginning of the weekend. Once we get into next week, Spring is going to come back with a warm up on the cards for early to mid week. Before then though, a few fine days of skiing and snowboarding ahead. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 13th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 702cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 77cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 712cm Posted on Tuesday 24th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A bit more snow this morning as the cold and wintery conditions continue - and should for the day today. Tomorrow is when it should start easing off and clearing up, with sun likely by the end of the week. Not deep of course but still good to have a nice fresh layer. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 24th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 712cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 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 87cm 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 744cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Mid winter style conditions remain this morning with a lot of new snow - one of the bigger amounts of the season actually... over 30cm. Wow. Can you believe we are nearly at the end of March. Excellent. From tomorrow, the skies should be clearer; the temperatures should be warmer; and we'll start to get reminded that it is actually spring right now. For now though it should be an excellent morning. Planned night floodlit skiing at Shiga Kogen resort areas: Ichinose Family: Every day until March 29th Ichinose Diamond: Every Saturday until March 28th Kumanoyu: Every Saturday until March 28th PLANNED RESORT CLOSING DATES Open until Tuesday 31st March Hasuike Kidoike Nishitateyama At least part open until Wednesday April 1st Maruike: Number 2 pair lift open until March 31st, Number 1 triple lift open until April 1st) At least part open until Sunday April 5th Bunadaira: The Bunadaira quad lift will be open until March 29th; the quad open until April 5th Giant Higashitateyama Sun Valley: The Housaka Number 3 lift will be open until March 31st At least part open until Sunday April 12th Ichinose Yamanokami: Open daily until April 5th and then open on April 11th and 12th At least part open until Wednesday May 6th Ichinose Diamond: The Diamond triple lift will be open until April 3rd. The Diamond quad lift will be open until March 31st, and then open on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and from April 25th until May 6th. Ichinose Family: The Ichinose Number 3 quad will be open until 29th March. The Ichinose Quad and Ichinose Number 2B pair lifts will be open daily until May 6th. Takamagahara Mammoth: The Takamagahara Number 3 pair lift will be open until March 31st. The Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift will be open until April 5th. The Takamagahara Quad will be open daily until April 12th, and then open on April 18th, 19th, and from April 25th until May 6th. Okushiga Kogen: The Okushiga Number 6 lift will be open until March 31st. The Okushiga Number 1 pair lift will be open until April 5th. The Okushiga Number 4 pair lift will be open until April 5th, and then on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 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 daily until April 5th; and then on April 11th, 12th and April 25th until May 6th Terakoya: Both lifts open daily until March 31st. After that, they will be open on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th Yakebitaiyama: Open until April 5th and then on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th The Yakebitaiyama Gondola will run until April 5th. Beyond Wednesday 6th May Kumanoyu: Kumanoyu Number 3 quad open until April 5th and then on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 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 Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 744cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 751cm Posted on Wednesday 8th April 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . 5-10cm of fresh snow! Yes, it's good news this morning. After a run of warmer conditions and some rain, yesterday got colder and snow started falling from the evening leaving us with 5-10cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning. There was 7cm of snow on my car and it felt great to have to wipe it all off. Still snowing now too, lightly. Not enough to hide the icy conditions underneath of course, but... I'll take it! We might get some more cm as well before the day ends. Tomorrow the clouds should ease off and then before the weekend it will probably start to get a bit warmer once again. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 8th April 2015 Total snowfall at base 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 7cm 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 756cm Posted on Friday 17th April 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . There has been some snow since my last report. Yes, 5-10cm of fresh snow in places! I will note that in todays report, but please note that it was from the day before yesterday and that night. The clouds had cleared by yesterday early morning though leaving us with nice blue skies. It was sunny again this morning and quite mild, and there's was more cloud around. It has quickly got more cloudy this morning. We might even get a bit more snow. Tomorrow should be warm and sunny and perhaps more of that on Sunday too before we have rain forecast for Monday. Some news this morning about the opening of the section of Route 292 that connects Shiga Kogen with Gunma Prefecture. It gets buried in large amounts of snow during the winter months of course and earlier this month diggers were out there starting to carve out the road. They plan to have that section of road open from 10am on Friday 24th April, so a week from today. Once that is open, you can get to Shiga Kogen from the south via Kusatsu. Also makes for a great ride as well with impressive snow walls as well as beautiful scenery. RESORT AREAS THAT REMAIN OPEN & PLANNED CLOSING DATES Please note that some areas are open weekends but closed on weekdays as noted below. Ichinose Diamond: The Diamond quad lift will be open on April 18th, 19th and 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 April 18th, 19th, and from April 25th until May 6th. Okushiga Kogen: The Okushiga Number 4 pair lift will be open on April 18th, 19th and 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 April 25th until May 6th Terakoya: Open on April 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th Yakebitaiyama: Open on April 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th Kumanoyu: Kumanoyu Number 3 quad open on April 18th, 19th and 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 Friday 17th 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 16cm Posted on Friday 4th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I'm pleased to be able to report the first real decent snowfall of the season here in Shiga Kogen. It was raining until last night but we can soon forget that as there is now up to 10cm on the ground in places now and with snow still coming down now and - fingers crossed - for the rest of today and into tomorrow. There's clearer weather on the forecast beyond tomorrow so this isn't a prolonged storm by the looks. However if there's enough deposited today, we can expect more lifts to be operating come tomorrow. As things stand it's still just a small part of Kumanoyu open. I'll do my best to bring you any and all news in my report tomorrow morning. Resort areas that are currently open: The Kumanoyu area has its Number 2 pair lifts operating and the 600m Number 2 beginner course open. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 4th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 16cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (4th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 9cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 36cm Posted on Friday 18th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . There's 5cm or so of fresh snow to report this morning from Shiga Kogen... probably more in higher areas. It was still snowing this morning but not as much as would like and it feels like it is clearing up now this morning. The forecast tells us to expect some more snow overnight tonight and it should be keeping very cold. There hasn't been enough snow to suddenly let everywhere open, but the Yokoteyama is once again open this morning. 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 Kumanoyu Number 2 Beginners Course is open (600m) 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 and Yokoteyama Number 5 lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 18th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 36cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (4th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 29cm 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