Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 132cm Posted on Saturday 2nd January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We got some really nice snow falling yesterday morning along with some at times very windy conditions, but conditions clearer in the afternoon. No new snow overnight (the few I am adding today is from yesterday morning since my report). Lots of cloud around earlier on but it has been clearing and this morning and just now thin cloud in front of some blue skies. The sun is out. The region is forecast generally milder than usual temps over the next few days, hopefully keeping on the better side of 0 up here in Shiga Kogen. Tuesday into Wednesday is when we expect more snow along with a return to more January-like temperatures. Just a few notes on major connections that remain unopen at this time: - the connection between Hasuike and Giant - the connection between Higashitateyama and Takamagahara - the Higashitateyama gondola is operating and you can ride it up and down though the Higashitateyama course is not open Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 2nd January 2016 Total snowfall at base 132cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 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 20cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 130cm Posted on Friday 1st January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A very happy new year to you all. And the new year has started off well here in Shiga Kogen, with a 18cm of fresh snow on the ground behind my place this morning. I am hearing from around the areas of up to 30cm falling in places on the mountain overnight which is of course very good to hear. The Kumanoyu resort are now officially this morning declaring themselves as 'fully open' and I expect bit by bit we will see more runs opening for us today with this fresh snow to play in. We're still not drowning in snow here yet of course, but it's a good improvement all the same for New Year the skiers and boarders here. It would be great if we could have a run of days of this kind of fresh snow, but unfortunately it's going to be clearing today and from tomorrow it's still expected to get slightly warmer. Maybe a bit of snow on Sunday night, but after that it is probably going to be Tuesday before the temperatures drop again to more mid-winter levels and we get more snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 1st January 2016 Total snowfall at base 130cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 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 18cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 94cm Posted on Monday 28th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday we said that today might start with clearer skies. And so it is. It's one of those beautiful clear and very cold mornings after a storm. 16 of the 19 areas of Shiga Kogen are now at least part open. Terakoya is now part open; they have their pair lift operating this morning. Some areas are now almost fully open, like for example Kumanoyu. There is still not enough snow around though for all of the interconnections to be open and so all feels somewhat disconnected still. We need another decent snowfall or two to really take things up into the next gear. The clouds are due to move back over the area and snow is expected to be falling tonight, so fingers crossed. Even if it is not snowing now on a day, the biggest hope is that it keeps cold with snow conditions being preserved. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 28th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 94cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (27th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 87cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 88cm Posted on Sunday 27th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . About 15cm of fresh snowfall outside my place here in Shiga Kogen this morning. There's snow on the roads and limited visibility. 14 of the 19 areas of Shiga Kogen are now open with Shibutoge and Ichinose Yamanokami joining the party. The whole of Shiga Kogen is by no means fully open yet along with all of the connecting courses, but it feels like we are on the way to getting there. The more snow the better, of course. But if you are out there remember that it's still not deep and there's still bushes and things sticking up out of the snow. Care is needed especially on a day like today when visibility is very limited. Snowfall is forecast to continue for today along with some strong winds at times. Tomorrow might start off with clearer skies, but more snow is forecast to be falling by tomorrow night and into Tuesday. It's cold today with the wind making it feel even colder. Face masks recommended! It should be fun out there today though. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 27th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 88cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (27th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 81cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Posted on Saturday 26th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It is snowing, though right now as I type this there's even a bit of sun coming through the mostly cloudy skies. Snow to report this morning. Certainly not as much as I wanted to be able to report - around 5cm - but we'll take it. And the forecast is still looking good for some decent snowfall going into tonight and through into tomorrow. Maruike and Giant are now part open and with more snow arriving expect more areas, courses and lifts to follow. We could just do with one significant snowfall to really get things going. I seem to recall saying that before now. Might tonight deliver the goods? I'll let you know tomorrow morning. The following resort areas of Shiga Kogen are part open. Snow and courses that are open remain limited as wait for more snowfall. Bunadaira Maruike Giant Ichinose Diamond Ichinose Family Kumanoyu Nishitatyama (Mammoth side) Okushiga Kogen Sun Valley Takamagahara Mammoth Yakebitaiyama Yokoteyama Other ski areas of Shiga Kogen currently remain closed. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 26th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 73cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 66cm 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 69cm Posted on Friday 25th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning and a very merry Christmas to all readers of Shiga Kogen Now and SnowJapan. It is a white Christmas. Not quite as white as we might have liked of course, but I do have a few cm of snow to report this morning - and the forecast is good for the next few days at least. It was quite mild overnight actually (for Shiga Kogen of course!) but from early dawn that snow has been falling and fingers crossed it will continue as it is likely that it will get colder during the day today. Rumours of Nishitateyama opening their Number 2 triple lift this morning, though other than that things seem to be the same as yesterday. The situation will of course change quickly once we get some decent snowfall. Looking forward to bringing you news tomorrow morning! Have a fun Christmas Day wherever you are. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 25th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 69cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 62cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 67cm Posted on Wednesday 23rd December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a dusting really since my report yesterday here in Shiga Kogen. It is a national holiday here in Japan today and resorts simply want to - and need to - be open. There's a bit of news on that front with the Bunadaira, Ichinose Diamond and Okushiga Kogen areas part opening and a few more lifts moving at resorts that have already been open. It's actually getting difficult keeping track of the details now - a heavy snowfall to allow everything to be open will be such a big help to all of us! More might be open today but it's all still limited with not enough snow so do keep that in mind. Hopefully that will all change soon... this weekend? Resort areas that are currently open: Bunadaira The quad lift and part of the main run plan to be open Ichinose Diamond The quad lift and moving sidewalk plan to be open with part of the Diamond course open. Ichinose Family Ichinose Quad, Number 2 Pair A line and Number 2 Pair B line lifts are operating Courses open: Ichinose Family Front course (lower part) and part of Tengu course. Kumanoyu Kumanoyu Number 3 quad, Number 2 Pair A line and B line are operating The resort area is part open Okushiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Gondola and the Number 4 pair lifts plan to be operating Part of the Number 4 course area is planned to be open Sun Valley Housaka Number 2 pair lift is operating Part of the main gelende is open Takamagahara All lifts are operating and parts of the courses open Yakebitaiyama Nunber 2 Gondola, Yakebitaiyama Number 2 rapid lift and Yakebitaiyama Number 4 romance lifts are operating The South Course and Karamatsu Courses are open as well as the Panorama Course Yokoteyama Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Line, Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky, Yokoteyama Number 3 Sky and Yokoteyama Number 5 lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd December 2015 Total snowfall at base 67cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 60cm 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 66cm Posted on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I have some snow to report. 12cm of it as well and resorts are reporting 10-15cm of snow. It's rather wet and heavy - not 'premium Shiga Kogen quality' - but it is snow nevertheless and welcome. Light snow continues to fall now but it will probably stop and clear up to some degree during the day. The forecast is looking exciting for the end of the week and into the weekend. I predict things to really kick into action by the end of the weekend. Lots of snow please! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 22nd December 2015 Total snowfall at base 66cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 59cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 54cm Posted on Sunday 20th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A very different feel to this morning with clear blue skies and the sun shining brightly. Still remaining very cold though. There has been some new cm of snow since my report yesterday morning but none is expected today. There may be some more falling tomorrow, but more exciting than all of that is what seems to be forecast to be with us come Friday in the coming week. That could be the storm we are looking for. In the meantime while operations definitely remain very limited here, it's a very fine day to be outside and sliding down the mountains. Unconfirmed by these eyes, but I am hearing that Yakebitaiyama have their Number 2 Gondola operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 20th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 54cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 47cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 50cm Posted on Saturday 19th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Pretty wild blizzard like conditions earlier on this morning. There's fresh snow on the ground - depending on where you are and how much the wind has got hold of it anywhere between 5-20cm. Outside my place there's 14cm. Right now snow is still falling lightly and there's limited visibility out there. It's cold too, feels very wintery. For the first time this season, the Sun Valley are is open this morning and a few more small changes as noted below. We need more snow to really get things kicking off though. After today a clear up in weather conditions is expected for a few days perhaps. The next significant snow event it would seem will be with us just before and over Christmas... Resort areas that are currently open: Ichinose Family Number 2 Pair A line and Number 2 Pair B line lifts are operating Courses open: Ichinose Family Front course (lower part) Kumanoyu Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair AB line is operating Part of Kumanoyu Number 2 Umanose Course, Kumanoyu Number 2 beginner course and Kumanoyu Number 4 Beginner courses are now open Sun Valley Housaka Number 2 pair lift is operating Part of the main gelende is open Takamagahara Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift is operating The lower course area is open Yakebitaiyama Yakebitaiyama Number 2 high speed and Yakebitaiyama Number 4 romance lifts are operating Part of the South Course (960m) and Karamatsu Course (850m) are open Yokoteyama Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Line, Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky, Yokoteyama Number 3 Sky and Yokoteyama Number 5 lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 19th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 50cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (19th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 43cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Sunday 29th November 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a quick report this morning to let you know that Kumanoyu are open this morning, kicking off the ski season here in Shiga Kogen. The Number 2 pair lift is moving with a 600m run open - it's a mix of artificial and natural snow. It's a cold morning with very light snow lazily falling here in the central part of Shiga Kogen just now. Looks like we can expect clearer skies and some sunshine tomorrow and look to later in the week for the chance of any decent snowfall. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 29th November 2015 Total snowfall at base 7cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (26th and 28th November) November 2015 snowfall 7cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Saturday 28th November 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some snowfall since yesterday, though not a huge amount... not enough to kick things into action this morning. It does look like Kumanoyu will be opening tomorrow though with the help of man-made snow. Right now the sun is shining and it's a mix of cloud and blue sky up there. Snow is on the forecast for today though so perhaps we can expect clouds to move in. Over the coming days I am going to be doing my best to bring to you the latest opening news from around Shiga Kogen - sometimes even if you are here it is actually difficult to get clear information (it can be very frustrating!) and early season things often change very quickly. As such if you do intend to visit Shiga Kogen in this early season, I recommend you contact the places you are staying and the resorts for the very latest. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 28th November 2015 Total snowfall at base 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (26th and 28th November) November 2015 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com