Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1040cm Weather overview Cloud, blue sky, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 24th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A funny old mix of light snow and some patches of blue sky as I sit here writing this report, but most importantly up to 10cm of fresh since yesterday. It's good and cold as well, reminding us of winter. With the snow clouds expected to be with us - or nearby - until early tomorrow morning, today and tomorrow might be the last chance of the season here at Madarao Kogen to get that 'fresh' fix. Hope you can get to do that. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 24th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 1040cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 221cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 81cm 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 Madarao. 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 125cm Weather overview Cloud and rain Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Sunday 30th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Lovely day yesterday and got quite warm midday. It's even warmer this morning with temperatures above zero. +4 here in Maruike. And rain is falling. As you might expect, no new snow to report. So cloudy skies and rain (borderline sleet in places) but more importantly a moderate wind in exposed places which is affecting lift operations at some of the ski areas this morning. Temperatures are forecast to drop later on today and I am hoping I can report fresh snow in tomorrows report. Snow clouds due over Shiga Kogen through the coming week, so fingers crossed we can get a decent amount out of them. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Kumanoyu Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 125cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 123cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 326cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Wednesday 6th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Well, after a colder start to the day yesterday, it's a milder picture this morning and around -3 degrees here in the Maruike area as of 9am. The good news though is that... it is snowing. Light earlier on but it's actually coming down quite nicely now as I sit here writing this report. Not much accummulation as of yet perhaps a cm or two in places but hopefully if the snow continues like this we can get a nice new layer today. Visibility looks generally ok out there. Tomorrow might be a sunny one so if we can get a decent amount of snow today, fab conditions. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Official resort snow depths as of Wednesday 6th February 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 210cm Shibutoge: 215cm Kumanoyu: 215cm Sun Valley: 130cm Maruike: 130cm Giant: 170cm Mammoth: 165cm Terakoya: 190cm Ichinose Family: 190cm Ichinose Diamond: 190cm Yakebitaiyama: 220cm Okushiga Kogen: 220cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 6th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 326cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 5cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 328cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 7th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Well we were hoping for a nice new layer yesterday and indeed we did get some more snow but it's pretty minimal. A few cm would probably cover it, maybe 5cm or so on the slopes around Shiga Kogen. It's a beautiful morning here. About -3c in this Maruike area here and the Kumanoyu area reporting a low of -7. Lots of blue sky. Quite a bit of white cloud here and there too. Nice and bright and the sun shining down. Colder conditions due tomorrow along with more snow. Clearer conditions on Saturday and then back to snow on Sunday. It's one of those periods when conditions are likely to change every day... Sometimes I'm amazed at how quite some of the slopes are mid week. Some are popular with school trips and well known for it, but you can be in places and hardly see anyone as well. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 7th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 328cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 7cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 325cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 5th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just up to a few cm of new snowfall to report from around Shiga Kogen this morning. Nice and cold too. The light snow that was still falling in some areas earlier has eased off and it's actually bright and sunny here in the Maruike area at the moment. Looks like a similar story in other areas of Shiga Kogen with the clouds clearing up. Clouds are due back tonight though with some snowfall likely as well. Lots please. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 5th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 325cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 4cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 378cm Weather overview Light snow and fog Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Saturday 16th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Strong winds and snow this morning making it a really mid-winter morning here. A few places are closed (Yokoteyama and Shibutoge, Terakoya, Higashitateyama and Mammoth), waiting for conditions to let them open and some places not fully open with only a few lifts operating. It's difficult to get the updated latest - just called one resort and the guy on the phone couldn't give me a clear answer! - but generally we are on limited operations this morning. The situation will likely change as the weather does. A real white-out of a morning really with poor visibility as well to add to things. I reckon the onsens and the Monkey Park down below will be popular choices today! Tomorrow should be much calmer and it might even be sunny - so should be a good day. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Kumanoyu Official resort snow depths as of Saturday 16th February 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 220cm Shibutoge: 225cm Kumanoyu: 225cm Sun Valley: 150cm Maruike: 150cm Giant: 170cm Mammoth: 165cm Terakoya: 190cm Ichinose Family: 200cm Ichinose Diamond: 200cm Yakebitaiyama: 220cm Okushiga Kogen: 220cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 378cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 57cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 353cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Mostly poor Posted on Monday 11th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . And yes we did get snow later on overnight and this morning about 10cm or so fresh on the ground. And it's going to be adding to that quickly as well as the snow is really coming down at the moment. Just how we like it. A moderate wind, but resorts seem to be operating as planned. I suspect that there might be a few lifts operating at reduced speed but other than that... It's about -8 degrees here in Maruike at the moment. Visibility is poor. Summary: mid winter day out there! The snow is forecast to ease off late today and tomorrow should start more calm, though we may get more snow tomorrow night. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 11th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 353cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 32cm 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 363cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light+ Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 13th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning and it's back to snow. Around 5cm of snow to report and light snow falling still at 10am. Doesn't feel as cold this morning and in Maruike it's -7C, though Yakebitayama are reporting a very cold -15C over in that area. Just shows how much it can vary over the area. Cloud cover but for the most part visibility is decent around the resorts. Local forecast says light snow for the day and clearing up by this evening. To be followed by clear conditions tomorrow morning and likely blue skies and sun. And then back to snow just before the weekend. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 13th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 363cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 42cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 358cm Weather overview Overcast Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 12th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a silvery overcast kind of start to the day in Shiga Kogen. Bright and the sun trying to break through and if I had to guess I reckon it will clear up. More snow is due later on today though - perhaps after the lifts close - and so I should be able to report some more snowfall in my next report. Very cold this morning down to -13C here in the Maruike area. Holiday weekend crowds have gone and we're back to normal weekday. Which means quiet slopes! Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 12th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 358cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 37cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Weather overview Cloud, some blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 22nd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We did see the snow ease off yesterday. This morning is bright, lots of cloud around, but also more and more blue sky appearing as time marches on. I get the feeling that give another few hours it will be much clearer and we might get to see lots of the sun. It's keeping really cold so snow conditions should remain good. And before we know it, snow is due back with a fresh topup due overnight and into tomorrow morning. There's a few conflicting ideas on what we'll see tomorrow - ranging from clearer skies to snow. So take your pick. It should keep cold though through the weekend. So come expecting cold and snow showers, and just be happy if you get some sun in between. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Official resort snow depths as of Friday 22nd February 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 220cm Shibutoge: 225cm Kumanoyu: 225cm Sun Valley: 160cm Maruike: 160cm Giant: 170cm Mammoth: 170cm Terakoya: 210cm Ichinose Family: 200cm Ichinose Diamond: 200cm Yakebitaiyama: 230cm Okushiga Kogen: 230cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 22nd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 108cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 439cm Weather overview Cloud, some blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Saturday 23rd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . 'Tappuri' new snow, as they say. More fresh light dry snow has fallen overnight. But what's this? More and more blue sky above me over the last hour or two, it looks like it is turning into a lovely sunny morning. Here in Marike anyway. I see cloudier conditions elsewhere like in Kumanoyu but I'd say that we're going to see more blue than white-out today. It's still fairly early I suppose but got to say I am surprised at how... quiet it seems. I was just over at Okushiga 15 minutes ago and the lifts there were more weekday-like than Saturday. A look at Kumanoyu webcam and there lifts there look almost empty as well. Those two areas are not typically the places where you usually see the biggest queues, but interesting all the same. There's a fair few people over at Ichinose, traditionally one of the busier parts of Shiga Kogen. There should be more people here! Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 23rd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 439cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 118cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 406cm Weather overview Cloud, sun Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 20th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We got another 5cm or so out of yesterday, but this morning while it is actually colder than yesterday, the sun is shining down over the Maruike area where I am writing this report from. There's lots of angry looking grey cloud up there as well though making for some dramatic sky scenery. In this area anyway. I think it's one of those mornings where there's differing conditions over different areas of Shiga Kogen. Looks like some lovely blue skies over Okushiga Kogen.... and hardly anyone on the lifts as well. I know where I'd like to be! There is a chance of snow today according to the local forecast, with similar kind of conditions lined up for tomorrow. After that Friday might bring us a decent fresh topup just in time for the weekend... Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 20th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 406cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 85cm 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