Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 31cm Posted on Thursday 17th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday drizzly sleet 'stuff' was falling in Shiga Kogen, but thankfully early this morning it has turned into something more like what you can call 'snow'. Actually falling quite nicely now. More like it! For the moment it's just a slight cover but if the forecast is right and it snows during the day hopefully we can build up. Snow might ease off tomorrow but hopefully back before Saturday. Depending on how much falls of course, there might well be more of Shiga Kogen open come Saturday... The Okushiga Kogen and Kumanoyu areas of Shiga Kogen are from this season allowing snowboarders as well as skiers. All welcome! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 17th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 31cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (4th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 24cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 337cm Posted on Monday 8th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fine weather since yesterday afternoon here in Shiga Kogen and this morning starts with clear skies and sunshine. Still since my report yesterday there was new snow falling and so that's the 'new snowfall' that appears in the report this morning. Today will probably be fine for the whole of the day but we'll be back to snowfall tomorrow. Tomorrow night is supposed to be the peak of this particular delivery of snow, so let's hope there's a lot. You may have noticed on the forecast talk of rain on Saturday. It does look like large parts of the region at least are going to be experiencing unseasonably warm conditions. We really do want to avoid that (obviously) so all offerings to the snow gods should be submitted now! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 8th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (18th January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 21cm 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 331cm Posted on Sunday 7th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen and I'm happy to report just over 8cm of snow round the back of my place and I hear resorts reporting 10-15cm on the slopes as well early on. Nice. Would be great if we could get into the pattern of getting that and more on most days, but there you go. We'll take what we are given. It is continuing to snow now though visibility here in the Maruike area anyway remains fairly decent considering it's still coming down. I even saw some blue sky over by Ichinose a little earlier. Light snow seems to be what the forecasts are telling us to expect today. As for tomorrow, I think there's a chance of sunny skies before we get more snow from Tuesday. Looks like it might be strong winds as well around Tuesday and Wednesday along with particularly cold temperatures. Bring it all on, I say. For this morning though the overnight (modest) refill should be fun to play on. Hope to see some of you out there. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 7th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 331cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (18th January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 15cm 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 45cm Snowfall at base this season 382cm Posted on Wednesday 10th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's difficult to put a number on things this morning but my best attempt measuring in a few places is.... 45cm of fresh snowfall. Whatever the numbers, basically we have had a heavy load of snow delivered to Shiga Kogen since yesterday and it's still falling now. This is the kind of deep snow that really livens things up and is of course extremely welcome to see. Yey! And suddenly (or perhaps not so suddenly, but glaringly) the official snow depths at a few places at least seem rather under-reported. Anyway, fine times. Lets hope we can avoid the nasty looking rain that most places are due for on Saturday - and maybe even up here as well. It wouldn't be fair to get all this lovely snowfall and then get rained on. Tomorrow the sun will probably be out which should make it an excellent choice of day to be skiing or snowboarding. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 10th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 382cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 66cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 595cm Posted on Monday 10th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After the blue skies we enjoyed yesterday, it's back to mid-winter today. Heavy snow is falling, there's a wind blowing it about and I can hardly see anything at all out of the window here in Maruike just now. White out conditions. Not the nicest of conditions to be out on the slopes and numerous lifts seem to be on hold due to the conditions at the moment. Best idea today is to take an onsen I reckon. But if you do go out you need to wrap up and be prepared to brave the elements! It feels more like mid January than mid March right now. Tomorrow and Wednesday are likely to be clearer and mid week we are expecting milder conditions. Official snow depth data: Sun Valley: 180cm Maruike: 180cm Hasuike: 180cm Giant: 180cm Higashitateyama: 220cm Hoppo Bundaira: 180cm Takamagahara Mammoth: 200cm Nishitateyama: 200cm Ichinose Family: 200cm Terakoya: 200cm Ichinose Diamond: 200cm Yakebitaiyama: 220cm Okushiga Kogen: 220cm Kumanoyu (skiers only): 230cm Yokoteyama: 210cm Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 10th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 595cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 53cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 620cm Posted on Friday 14th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday, it rained. Not nice and obviously not good for the snow out there on the slopes. The much better news is that today it is snowing. Not the lightest or driest snow, as temperatures remain relatively mild (though still in the negatives), but it is actually falling quite heavily at the moment and a wind blowing around as well. Here's to a nice new layer to cover up the icy snow underneath. Clearer skies are forecast for tomorrow. Look for a warmup as we enter the new week and a sunny start to the week. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 14th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 620cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 78cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 615cm Posted on Tuesday 11th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After that stormy day yesterday and perhaps around 20cm of fresh snow (the wind was blowing it about big time so one number is difficult - but a good new later on the runs) this morning we have blue skies and sun over Shiga Kogen. More sun and clearer skies likely tomorrow too, with things warming up a bit. Then back to snow around Thursday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 11th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 615cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 73cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 655cm Posted on Monday 31st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We got rained on yesterday, but... it turned into snow for a while and there's just a thin layer to show for it and snow on the roads. It is still snowing lightly too, but feels like it is going to ease off and indeed the forecast has us down for some sunny conditions later today and tomorrow too. It's the last day of the season for a number of resort areas and lifts today as noted below. Maruike: Until 31st March Hasuike: Until 31st March Nishitateyama: Until 31st March Higashitateyama: Until 31st March Sun Valley: Number 2 lift - closed Number 3 lift - until 31st March Number 1 lift - until 6th April Tannenomori: Number 8 quad lift - until 3rd April and then 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th April; 26th April until 6th May Giant: Until 6th April Happo Bunadaira: Bunadaira quad - until 31st March Happo quad - until 6th April Ichinose Diamond: Diamond triple lift - until 4th April Diamond quad lift - until 6th April; then on weekends and 26th April until 6th May. Connecting - until 31st March Ichinose Family: Ichinose Number 2 Pair A - until 31st March Ichinose Number 3 quad - until 31st March Ichinose Number 2 Pair B - until 6th May Ichinose quad - until 6th May Ichinose Yamanokami: Until 6th April and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Terakoya: Quad lift - until 31st March and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Pair lift - until 31st March and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Mammoth: Number 3 pair lift - until 31st March Quad lift - until 6th April and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Triple lift - until 6th April and then weekdays until 25th April; and then 3rd-6th May Kidoike: Until 31st March Okushiga Kogen: Number 6 pair lift - until 30th March Number 1 pair lift - until 6th April Number 4 pair lift - until 6th April and then 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 and 3 pair lifts - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Yakebitaiyama, Yokoteyama and Kumanoyu are yet to announce details. Yokoteyama is usually able to remain open until late May. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 31st March 2014 Total snowfall at base 655cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 113cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 655cm Posted on Thursday 10th April 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . As yesterday, fine weather conditions this morning in Shiga Kogen though it's more hazy than clear blue skies. Forecasts say that later today clouds will move in and there's a good chance of rain/sleet/snow (they can't make their mind up) but things look clearer tomorrow onwards through into next week with clear and sunny conditions very likely. It's not going to warm up that much over the weekend but it should be fine spring conditions if you want to get in some last runs of the season. Tannenomori: Number 8 quad lift - 12th, 13th April; 26th April until 6th May Ichinose Diamond: Diamond quad lift - weekends only and 26th April until 6th May. Ichinose Family: Ichinose Number 2 Pair B - until 6th May Ichinose quad - until 6th May Ichinose Yamanokami: Weekends only and 26th April until 6th May Terakoya: Quad lift - weekends and 26th April until 6th May Pair lift - weekends and 26th April until 6th May Mammoth: Quad lift - weekends only and 26th April until 6th May Triple lift - weekdays until 25th April; and then 3rd-6th May Yakebitaiyama: Number 2 Gondola - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 high speed - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 4 romance - when number 2 gondola is resting Okushiga Kogen: Number 4 pair lift - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 and 3 pair lifts - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Kumanoyu: Number 3 quad - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 pair - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 1 pair - until 6th May Yokoteyama: As long as there's snow - probably beyond Golden Week Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 10th April 2014 Total snowfall at base 655cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 113cm reported on 14 days April 2014 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 50cm Snowfall at base this season 190cm Posted on Thursday 18th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Loads of snow at the moment as this winter storm continues to deliver. Not the nicest of conditions out but once it passes things should be brilliant... Clouds and snow eased somewhat just now, but snow is forecast to continue falling throughout the day today. For those here tomorrow, a sunny day possible? Resorts seem to be adding 30cm to the snow depth this morning (or none in the case of Okushiga Kogen!) - there's more than that fallen, quite a lot more in places. Some lifts affected by the wind - Okushiga Kogen do not seem to be moving any lifts at all as of 10am - and there might be more disruption due to the wind. Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 50cm (don't think so!) Part open Yakebitaiyama: 80cm Part open Ichinose Family 90cm Part open Ichinose Yamanokami: 90cm Part open Ichinose Diamond: 90cm Part open Takamagahara Mammoth: 90cm Part open Terakoya: Part open Higashitateyama: Plans to open on 20th December Giant: Plans to open on 20th December Nishitateyama: Plans to open on 20th December Bundaraia: Plans to open on 20th December Sun Valley: Plans to open to public on 14th December Maruike: Plans to open on 20th December Hasuike: Plans to open on 20th December Kumanoyu: 100cm Almost all open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama: 100cm Most open now. Shibutoge not yet open. ---------------------- Planned night floodlit skiing at Shiga Kogen resort areas this season: Sun Valley: December 20th, 29th-30th; January 1st-2nd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd to March 21st Maruike: December 29th-31st; January 1st-3rd, 10th, 11th Takamagahara Mammoth: December 20th-22nd, 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd Ichinose Family: Every day from December 20th until March 29th Ichinose Diamond: December 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd until March 28th Yakebitaiyama: December 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd until February 21st Kumanoyu: December 20th-23rd, 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd; Every Saturday from January 3rd until March 28th Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 18th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 190cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 180cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 140cm Posted on Wednesday 17th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing heavily in Shiga Kogen this morning as we expected. With wind blowing the light snow around it's difficult to put a number on it, but I'm going to go with 30cm and counting this morning. Some heroic under-reporting from the resorts with some adding 0-5cm to their snow depths. Regular readers will know how that frustrates your friendly reporter! I just don't get it. I'd be shouting out about it as much as I could if I were in the ski resorts shoes. But there you go, it seems unlikely that it will change. Well anyway, conditions should be pretty deep out there this morning. With wind and poor visibility though, it's only for the brave! A few resorts seeing lifts affected by the wind but for the moment things seem to be almost open as planned. As I have said more of Shiga Kogen plans to open from this coming Saturday and this storm will have moved on well before then. Might even get clear and sunny on Friday which would be great. OK so snow and wind forecast to continue all today and tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 17th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 140cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (14th and 17th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 130cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 110cm Posted on Monday 15th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . 10cm or so of new snowfall overnight and it is still falling. A quite strong wind blowing around as well just now. Local forecasts are for the snow clouds to ease this afternoon, but they'll be back tomorrow with good snowfall but strong winds lined up for Wednesday and Thursday. Lots more of Shiga Kogen should be open from Saturday... almost fully open perhaps? If we get the snow we expect this week I think there's a decent chance. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 15th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 110cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (14th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 100cm 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