Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 214cm Posted on Thursday 29th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. After the snow of yesterday which continued well after my report (see observed new snowfall!), it's a cracking start to today with blue skies and sunshine. The fresh snow, cold temperatures and fine weather all mean that it should be an excellent day out on the slopes today. I like being able to say that. :) And, more snow is due tonight and there's semi-regular snow lined up on the forecast for the week as well. I'm feeling good about that too. As far as I can tell, all areas of Shiga Kogen are now at least part open and there's only bits here and there that remain closed. It seems just 9 of the lifts across the region are not operating this morning. All good, but let's get them going too! Anyone who has followed my reports in previous seasons will know how conservative the ski hills are here in reporting snow depth. So when there's 40cm of fresh snowfall, for example, often the official snow depths won't budge. My advice is to almost ignore those numbers -- the most important one is how much snow is falling each day. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 29th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 214cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (24th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 187cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 50cm Posted on Friday 9th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The skies cleared up yesterday after the snowy start and this morning we are enjoying fine sunny weather (after a more cloudy start). The news today is that Yokoteyama has part opened and Kumanoyu and Yakebitaiyama have both opened up a bit more course area. Slowly more is opening but we could do with a really 'heavy' snow even to kick things off in style. Could this weekend provide that? It's looking quite promising with snow forecast from tonight in this northern region of Shiga Kogen and through the weekend. Fingers crossed! Areas of Shiga Kogen currently open: Ichinose Family The Number 2 pair A lift is operating with the lower main course area (400m) open. Kumanoyu The Number 2 lifts are operating with a 1300m long run open. Takamagahara Mammoth The Number 2 triple lift and Number 3 pair lift are operating with the lower part of the slopes open. Yakebitaiyama The Number 2 high speed lift and Number 4 pair lifts are operating with the South Course and Karamatsu Course open. Yokoteyama The Number 1 Sky B and Number 2 Sky pair lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 9th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 50cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (24th November and 8th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 23cm 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 48cm Posted on Thursday 8th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a good morning from Shiga Kogen and after the sun of yesterday we are back to snow falling this morning. I measure 11cm of snow outside my place - and counting, as it is still snowing and actually snowing quite heavily just at the moment. Things may ease off later on and sun is forecast tomorrow morning but it should be snowing again by the end of Friday and over the weekend. (Especially if this continues a bit longer), I would expect more lifts and courses to be open soon. Exciting! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 8th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 48cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (24th November and 8th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 21cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 568cm Posted on Friday 29th April 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . More changes this morning. The Takamagahara Mammoth area decided yesterday in the really-not-nice-weather to finish up for the season. That leaves us just with a 10-20m wide and 600m long course at the Kumanoyu area now remaining open in the Shiga Kogen area - they plan to remain operating until Sunday. Mixed weather conditions are forecast from now until then, the mix being made up of cloud, sun, rain, sleet and wet snow. Funnily enough, there has actually been a bit of snow fall up here overnight and it's trying to snow now too up by Kumanoyu. It's a bit too late now! Foggy too early on. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 29th 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 321cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . This morning as I write this it's an interesting mix of light snowfall and sunshine. Just a slight dusting of snow overnight and I doubt we will see much added to that today. Looks like there's lots of clear skies in surrounding areas this morning, perhaps we will also see further clearing of clouds as the day goes on. Decent snowfall is still on the forecast for Saturday with snow expected Friday and Sunday as well, so hopefully we'll get a lot of fresh for/over the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd February 2016 Total snowfall at base 321cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 5cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 268cm Posted on Saturday 23rd January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some sunshine early this morning and thin cloud in Shiga Kogen and just a dusting of snow to be seen in places. It is another very cold morning here with lots of crisp frosty sounds as the steady stream of cars arriving go past my window. Snow is forecast for today though later on and it might start off as light snow but tomorrow heavier snow is expected. There's a chance of quite strong winds as well. Snow probably through to Monday, with clearer skies currently forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday. If that happens they should be great days to be here. Let's see what we get over the next few days. Lots of people arriving at the moment so I expect it will be a pretty busy weekend here. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 23rd January 2016 Total snowfall at base 268cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 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 156cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 163cm Posted on Saturday 16th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Mixed weather yesterday with a bit of snow but clearing up in the afternoon. Light snow is falling here now and just a few cm of fresh on the ground. It is nice and cold this morning again so conditions that we have are keeping... though what I really want to write about is thick new layers of snow. Might I be able to write about that on Monday? I might just! Forecasts are all still pointing towards a proper dump of snow to be delivered hopefully starting late tomorrow and going through into next week. Prolonged moderate to heavy snowfall - that sounds just about perfect. Before then it might be a mixed bag of cloud, light snow at times and clearer skies. Weather seems very confused, but hopefully will have made up it's mind to be full on winter in just a few days time. O-tanoshi-mi-ni! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 16th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 163cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 51cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 161cm Posted on Friday 15th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow was falling overnight but it had cleared up by early morning and there was quite a bit of blue sky amongst the clouds. Less so now as I write this and it is mostly cloudy. My friend was last night telling me about how in 1962 there was hardly any snow even by the end of January. But then here in Shiga Kogen we got over 3m of snowfall in not much more than a week. It sounds like a fantastic story and I can imagine people going from moaning about no snow to too much snow in a very short period of time! But could we be on for another similar kind of surprise? The forecast is certainly looking very exciting in terms of snowfall at the end of the weekend and into next week. There sure would be lots of happy people. Not just here in Shiga Kogen but many other regions of Japan that are experiencing much less snow than usual this season so far. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 15th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 161cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 49cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 158cm Posted on Monday 11th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A happy Monday morning to you from Shiga Kogen where there has been a modest 4cm of snowfall overnight. Light snow has been falling early this morning, though at the moment it is just cloudy and perhaps light snow still falling in some higher areas. Maybe some more snow today though I doubt it will be anything significant. This year so many places are struggling to clock up what you might term 'heavy snowfall', which is not like Japan. Shiga Kogen is not known for record amounts of snowfall even in a good winter - it's more the quality of snow up here that people love. Anyway I see the forecast still tells us nice stories of regular snowfall over the coming week. Hopefully not fairy tales! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 11th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 158cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 46cm 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 154cm Posted on Saturday 9th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. '10-30cm' of fresh snow sound good? That is what I am hearing from around the areas this morning on mountain though it was 8cm outside my place where I take my measurements. I might have to get out and try to find that 30cm to see if it is real! It's good quality light snow too so conditions should be pretty good out there this morning. 18 of the 19 ski areas of Shiga Kogen are now at least part open with just the small Kidoike area not open. Large parts of the resorts are now open as well, with mainly steeper slopes that remain closed. From today: - the Higashitateyama Rinkan course is open - the Terakoya quad and top of Higashitateyama access from Takamagahara is available - Hasuike to Giant via the left side of Lake Hotel open - Giant to Hasuike via under-road tunnel is available So things are shaping up, even if they should have been shaping up sometime in December! We are expecting clearer skies later on and maybe tomorrow morning but more snow is due later on Sunday and through the day on Monday; hopefully through into Monday as well. Things are feeling better now! Here's to consistent snowfall this coming week. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 9th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 154cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 42cm 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 146cm Posted on Friday 8th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from a very sunny Shiga Kogen. The sun?! I thought we are on for more snow. Well, never mind, we did get snow yesterday of course and about 5-10cm being reported around the region. I had the best part of 10cm outside my home. We are expecting more snowfall though from later on today in fact and hopefully into tomorrow as well, and sometime later on in the day on Sunday and Monday. The forecast looks good so we hope it is right. So for those visiting it should be a cold and often snowy weekend, with resorts trying to open up more as the snow arrives. Monday is a holiday in Japan, it is Coming of Age Day, and so it will be busier than a normal Monday. Things are certainly improved this morning, but I would say that the 'Saiko no condition' (best conditions) that I see a resort area proclaiming is taking things considerably too far. If this is best conditions, then.... I'm off somewhere else! I'm happy to say things are 'best conditions' -- when they are! Not before. It comes across as disingenuous to do otherwise, surely. We are far from having best conditions so far. But of course everyone is hoping that this reality will change soon. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 8th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 146cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 34cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 137cm Posted on Thursday 7th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Nice big snowflakes. It's so good to see them falling from the sky this morning. I missed them! There's not a huge amount so far but it snowing really nicely at the moment and this should result in a good new layer of snow if it continues. And it should as well, at least through the day today. And hopefully maybe after a break tomorrow morning, sometime tomorrow into Sunday as well. There's more due on Monday as well. So the forecast is in place, now we just need to sign off on the delivery! Everyone will be very happy if this continues. Perhaps even the monkeys down there in the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Actually, I wonder if they like the snow...?! Hopefully I'll be able to bring you a good report tomorrow morning too. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 7th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 137cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (1st January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 25cm 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