Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 417cm Posted on Thursday 13th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is snowing this morning in Shiga Kogen - coming down pretty hard at the moment actually - and hopefully this is the first of a few days of snowfall. Looks like it started this morning as there's not much in terms of new cm to show for it but if it continues like this then things should be good. More snow is forecast for tomorrow and Saturday in particular so it should be a good weekend. Come prepared! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 13th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 417cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 83cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 422cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow and limited visibility this morning out on the slopes. Not huge amounts from yesterday but we're bracing ourselves (excitedly) for some heavy snowfall later today through tomorrow. The storm may also bring with it strong winds, so need to keep an eye on that and how it might affect lifts around the area. Heavy snow. Sounds good to me. Onegai shimasu. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 422cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 88cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 482cm Posted on Sunday 16th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It all looks a bit limited in Shiga Kogen this morning. Strong winds, heavy snow and poor visibility have a fair few lifts closed. For those who manage to get here (transportation network problems!), there's not much choice and honestly you would have to be really keen. I think that an onsen is probably a good idea this morning as there's close to zero visibility out there and not nice. The only lifts moving - as far as the official site updates tell me anyway - are a few at Sun Valley, Tannenomori and Yakebitaiyama (though some of that info might not be the latest as they don't seem to update it real time. Can't say we were expecting such a huge storm. Though it has been bringing us lots of new snow which once things have settled should be good to enjoy. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 16th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 482cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 148cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 452cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Heavy snow this morning in Shiga Kogen. I was planning in being back there this morning but traffic issues prevent me from getting back so this is from a friend on the phone who just said it was really stormy conditions up there (as it has been down in lower areas as well) and there's a good layer of new snow.... along with some lifts being affected by the conditions. Snow may ease off by Sunday and I will definitely be back up there to see what it's like for myself. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 452cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January and 15th 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 118cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 502cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's still snowing here and coming down pretty good too. It's not quite as whiteout conditions as over the weekend, but still visibility is limited and a wind blowing. Much more lifts open as well, though a few are closed as the resorts cope with the snowfall we have had. We appear to be on the tail end of this particular storm though and can expect some clearer skies tomorrow perhaps even sun. If so it will be a great day to be out on the slopes here. Traffic problems and not very pleasant conditions during the weekend aside, in terms of snowfall mid-February has been very kind. I'm looking forward to getting out there to enjoy it. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 502cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 168cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 537cm Posted on Thursday 20th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . This makes for a change! It's sunny over Shiga Kogen... and blue skies! A somewhat overcast blue sky in places but definitely a change from the snowfall and stormy conditions that we have been having since last weekend. I'm sure more than a few people were racing out to first lifts this morning when they looked out the window. So great snow, great weather. Will be a very good day, I think. We might see some light snow tomorrow but apart from that there's quite a lot of clearer conditions to enjoy into next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 20th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 537cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 203cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 522cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . As the snow continues to fall here in Shiga Kogen.... the sun is taking a brief chance to make an appearance. Short lived perhaps, but also perhaps a sign that the current storm is on the way out. (There it goes back behind a cloud and again the snow is falling heavily). There's still some winds about today, though not as much as yesterday. Still, limited visibility out on the slopes. Clearer conditions should be up next, and we all hope of course that is keeps cold. Once the sun comes out it should be great to get out there. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 522cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 188cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 532cm Posted on Wednesday 19th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yes, it is snowing still. Again as I write my report it's coming down quite impressively here in the Maruike part of Shiga Kogen. Not a huge amount since yesterday, perhaps 10cm or so, and while the forecasts told us to expect the snow clouds to have stopped doing their thing this morning, it doesn't look like quitting just yet. Not as windy as it has been at the moment though. We are expecting clearer weather soon though. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 19th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 532cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 198cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 542cm Posted on Friday 21st February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It has been a cold start to the day here in Shiga Kogen. Snow is falling again which is a contrast to the weather we had yesterday. Quite bright though in some parts of the area with the sun trying to show through thin clouds at times. I was just over at Kumanoyu. Very quiet indeed. Hardly anyone about. It probably goes without saying but if you can get here weekdays rather than much busier weekends you're in for a treat. I know, not possible for many. But I'd go as far as saying worth taking the days off work to get the ski runs to yourself! We are expecting mostly clearer weather for the weekend and into next week too, but it should keep cold for the next few days at least. Official snow depth data: Sun Valley: 180cm Maruike: 180cm Hasuike: 180cm Giant: 180cm Higashitateyama: 180cm Hoppo Bundaira: 180cm Takamagahara Mammoth: 180cm Nishitateyama: 170cm Ichinose Family: 180cm Terakoya: 180cm Ichinose Diamond: 180cm Yakebitaiyama: 220cm Okushiga Kogen: 220cm Kumanoyu (skiers only): 220cm Yokoteyama: 200cm Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 21st February 2014 Total snowfall at base 542cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 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 555cm Posted on Wednesday 5th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Gradually returning to more winter like conditions; some snow overnight and snow falling now in Shiga Kogen. It's a bit windy out there but not that cold still right now. Looking good for snow and colder temps though over the next few days, the colder conditions coming up from tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 5th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 555cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 13cm 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 568cm Posted on Tuesday 12th April 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Shiga Kogen. We had just under 10cm of fresh snow yesterday here in Shiga Kogen. What a lovely mid-April surprise and of course most welcome. It is another cold morning here but will be warming up more as things return to 'spring like' over the coming days. We're still over three and a half weeks away from the remaining resorts due closing date. Ichinose Diamond were planning on continuing but their season is now over. Let's see how the coming weeks go... there's some rain expected by Thursday and with the freezing point way above our peaks we can't really expect it to be snow here unfortunately. Planned late season dates for Shiga Kogen resort areas: Please note that the below dates are all subject to change and of course dependant on snow conditions (and there's less snow than usual this season). We'll try to keep this up-to-date with every new report. Takamagahara Mammoth The quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 8th May (* Saturdays and Sundays only until 28th April). Ichinose Family The Ichinose quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 8th May. The Ichinose Number 2 pair B lift plans to be operating until Sunday 8th May. Terakoya The Terakoya lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 8th May (* Saturdays and Sundays only until 28th April). Okushiga Kogen The Okushiga Kogen Number 6 pair lift plans to be operating until Sunday 24th April. The Okushiga Kogen Number 2 and 3 pair lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 8th May. The Okushiga Kogen Number 4 pair lift plan to be operating until Sunday 8th May (* Saturdays and Sundays only until 28th April). The Okushiga Kogen Gondola lift plans to be operating until Sunday 8th May. Kumanoyu The Kumanoyu Number 2 pair A and B lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 8th May. The Kumanoyu Number 3 quad lift plans to be operating on 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th April and from 29th April until 8th May. Yokoteyama & Shibutoge The Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky A and B lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 8th May. The Yokoteyama Number 2 and 3 Sky lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 8th May (and perhaps beyond depending on snow conditions). The Yokoteyama Number 4 pair lift plans to be operating until Thursday 5th May. The Shibutoge lift plans to be operating until Sunday 8th May (and perhaps beyond depending on snow conditions). All other areas of Shiga Kogen not mentioned above are now closed. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 12th April 2016 Total snowfall at base 568cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 97cm reported on 11 days April 2016 snowfall 8cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 24cm Posted on Sunday 6th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A good morning to you from Shiga Kogen. So yesterday we saw a number of resort areas open up courses and get lifts moving, and below I have added all of the information available for you for each of the areas open, which are: Ichinose Family, Kumanoyu, Takamagahara Mammoth, Yakebitaiyama and Yokoteyama. This morning lots of cloud about and even a bit of sun as well - the dusting of snow overnight is probably the last that will fall for a number of days now. The general trend this week is for clearer conditions and as we head into the early week expecting sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures. Hopefully it will remain cold enough for the snow that is here to keep. The end of the coming week is looking good for more snow. I'll keep you updated on that as we get closer... Resort areas that are currently open: Ichinose Family Number 2 Pair A line lift is operating. Courses open: Ichinose Family Front course (lower part) Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair A and B line lifts are operating. Courses open: Kumanoyu Number 2 Beginner Course Kumanoyu Number 3 Beginner Course (part) Kumanoyu Number 4 Beginner Course (part) Takamagahara Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift is operating. Courses open: The lower course area is open. Yakebitaiyama Number 2 and Number 3 Rapid lifts are operating. Courses open: Karamatsu Course (part - 850m) South Course (part - 960m) Yokoteyama Yokoteyama First Sky B Line and Yokoteyama Second Sky lifts are operating. Courses open: Yokoteyama First Gelende Yokoteyama Second Gelende A course (part) Yokoteyama Second Gelende Yokoteyama Second Gelende Rinkan (part) Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 6th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 24cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (4th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 17cm 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