Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 756cm Posted on Sunday 17th May 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . As I write this report, the sun is out, it's warm, and more importantly the Shibutoge ski lift has another hour or so left to go and once that stops moving that is the official end of the ski season here in Shiga Kogen.... a season that started way back on 18th November 2014. I make that pretty much 6 months ago! The last few months of the spring season always seems long but after today the next ski action will be in another 6 months... hopefully around mid-late November once again. So that's it then. It has been a good season I think; I could certainly enjoy lots of days with very fine powder conditions. I'll have to go back and re-read all my reports again to refresh my own memory and remember the details though. All of the archive reports from Shiga Kogen - and all of the other Now daily reports on SnowJapan - are always there, so you can go and take a look back at the season and indeed previous seasons as well. Links to the archives can be found at the bottom of this page. They're great for research and trying to work out 'the best time' to visit. It's not an easy one to answer, and I'll leave it up to you to see how each season has gone in recent years. Thank you for reading the reports and no doubt we'll be back here come November when the 15-16 season is fast approaching. Have a great summer and see you on the other side. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 17th May 2015 Total snowfall at base 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 119cm reported on 12 days April 2015 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days May 2015 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 628cm Posted on Sunday 1st March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A strong southerly wind is with us this morning and it may well cause issues with lifts at some areas. Nothing confirmed as I post this early report today, but worth checking if you are planning on going out to a particular area. It's definitely warmer too. At the same time, snow is expected today and tonight so it's a bit of an odd one. Tell you what, I'll give you an update tomorrow morning! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 1st March 2015 Total snowfall at base 628cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 3cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 70cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Decent visibility here in the Maruike area of Shiga Kogen this morning but small snowflakes are coming down quite quickly. It is a very cold morning here and feels like mid-winter, though not as much snow as hoped for this morning. Still, with it falling and expected to get heavier during the day today, I hope that I can report more in the report tomorrow. More runs opening up with some resorts waiting for another week to make their debut this season. We're that one decent delivery of snow away though really... Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 70cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (7th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 60cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 65cm Posted on Wednesday 10th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A snowy day yesterday left us with about 10cm of fresh on the ground, but this morning we're back to sunny skies. All eyes still on the weather forecast for the end of the week and over the weekend and it's still looking good for decent snowfall. A few changes to what is open this morning at Takamagahara, Yakebitaiyama and Yokoteyama, as noted below. What's open: Takamagahara The lower runs are open, with the Number 2 triple and Number 3 pair lifts moving. Ichinose Family The Ichinose Quad and Number 2 Pair A line are moving. Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair A and B lifts operating. Yakebitaiyama Yakebitaiyama Second Rapid and Yakebitaiyama Fourth Romance lifts operating. Part of South Course and Karamatsu Courses open. Yokoteyama Yokoteyama First Sky B Line, Yokoteyama Second Sky, Yokoteyama Fifth and Sixth lifts open. Yokoteyama First Gelende, part of Yokoteyama Second Gelende, Yokoteyama Queen Fifth Gelende open. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 10th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 65cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (7th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 55cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 55cm Posted on Sunday 7th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . 20cm of new fresh snow overnight here in Shiga Kogen. Yakebitaiyama are part open from this morning and planned to have the Number 2 Gondola and Number 4 Romance lift operating, though it seems that early on the Gondola is having some electrical problems (doh!) - hopefully they'll get that sorted quickly. Yokoteyama is also part open from this morning. They have the Yokoteyama First Sky B Line and Yokoteyama Second Sky lifts operating, with lower parts of the resort open. Kumanoyu have also opened up a bit more terrain and now have the Fourth Pair lift operating. Was just up there a bit earlier and quite a few people around including my first look at large groups of what I presume was a school trip... they're in early! Snow clouds due to ease off today and tomorrow we might see sunny conditions in the region. Next snowfall after this looking due towards next weekend. What's open: Takamagahara The lower run is open, with the Number 2 triple lift moving. Ichinose Family The Number 2 Pair A and B line is moving. Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair A and B lifts and Fourth Pair lift operating. Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Gondola and Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Romance lift - South course and part of Panorama Course open. Yokoteyama Yokoteyama First Sky B Line and Yokoteyama Second Sky lifts open. Yokoteyama First Gelende and part of Yokoteyama Second Gelende open. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 7th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 55cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (7th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 45cm 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 655cm Posted on Tuesday 6th May 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The rain earlier in the week soon cleared and we have enjoyed some fine and clear conditions the last few days. We should have similar over the weekend. As I write this, the first cars should be driving through the Route 292 road connecting Shiga Kogen with Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture. It opens at 10am this morning. This road is of course closed during the winter months. Apparently, in some places the snow walls on the side of the road are 8m high. A sight to see for sure. Of course this road now open means that you can now get to Shiga Kogen from the Gunma side. More lifts opening up again tomorrow for the Golden Week holidays, details as they are posted below. Have a good weekend. Tannenomori: Number 8 quad lift - 26th April until 6th May Ichinose Diamond: Diamond quad lift - 26th April until 6th May. Ichinose Family: Ichinose Number 2 Pair B - until 6th May Ichinose quad - until 6th May Ichinose Yamanokami: 26th April until 6th May Terakoya: Quad lift - 26th April until 6th May Pair lift - 26th April until 6th May Mammoth: Quad lift - 26th April until 6th May Triple lift - weekdays until 25th April, then 3rd-6th May Yakebitaiyama: Number 2 Gondola - 26th April until 6th May Number 2 high speed - 26th April until 6th May Number 4 romance - when number 2 gondola is resting Okushiga Kogen: Number 4 pair lift - 26th April until 6th May Number 2 and 3 pair lifts - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Kumanoyu: Number 3 quad - 26th April until 6th May Number 2 pair - 26th April until 6th May Number 1 pair - until 6th May Yokoteyama: As long as there's snow - probably beyond Golden Week Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 6th May 2014 Total snowfall at base 655cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 113cm reported on 14 days April 2014 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 550cm Posted on Monday 3rd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow was falling earlier this morning but it stopped around 9am and there's actually a bit of blue sky opening up, though cloud/light snow is on the forecast for today so it could be on and off for the day. We do have 5cm or so of fresh snow to report which should improve on the weekend conditions. Current forecast is for clearer skies tomorrow and then back to snow falling from the skies on Wednesday. The snow has not given up yet! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 3rd March 2014 Total snowfall at base 550cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 8cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 545cm Posted on Sunday 2nd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Been a while since the last snow. Another fairly mild morning here but there is a sprinkling of snow this morning. Cloud covering lots of the mountain and here in Maruike nothing falling from the skies just at the moment. Snow on and off this coming week, after clearer skies due on Tuesday we may get accumulation Wednesday and Thursday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 2nd March 2014 Total snowfall at base 545cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 3cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 166cm Posted on Saturday 4th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing nicely this morning in Shiga Kogen. Bit of a wind but not enough to affect lift operations as far as I can tell, and more importantly a layer of new snow -not deep but it's coming down and hopefully will be for the day. Due to the snow being blown about, more in some places than others, visibility is generally not so good this morning. We are expecting the snow to clear up by tomorrow and might get to see the sun. A few days of calmer, clearer weather? That's what the local forecast is telling us at the moment. Further snow due later in the week. Still bustling here, this being the last bit of new year. Monday should get back to being much quieter. Official snow depth data: Sun Valley: 110cm Maruike: 110cm Hasuike: 110cm Giant: 100cm Higashitateyama: 90cm Hoppo Bundaira: 100cm Takamagahara Mammoth: 120cm Nishitateyama: 120cm Ichinose Family: 120cm Terakoya: 120cm Ichinose Diamond: 120cm Yakebitaiyama: 130cm Okushiga Kogen: 110cm Kumanoyu (skiers only): 105cm Yokoteyama: 100cm Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 4th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 166cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Lovely morning here in Shiga Kogen, though that's not really what I want to be reporting. Clear blue skies hardly a cloud to be seen. The views are great. But there's not much snow to report unfortunately. It's all looking a bit bare, apart from a few of the runs that resorts are preparing to be open. A number of snow making machines can be seen doing their work to try and help nature along. It has been nice and cold overnight and early morning though so that is helping. Anyway, where are we at? Basically it's still the one lift at Kumanoyu that is moving. Takamagahara and Ichinose Family are going to do their best to open tomorrow morning. There is a chance of snowclouds giving us some of the goods overnight tonight, so fingers crossed that happens. I'll update you tomorrow morning to see how we get on. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2013 Total snowfall at base 1cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (5th November) November 2013 snowfall 1cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Posted on Tuesday 5th November 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Welcome back to the Shiga Kogen Now reports. It was back in May when I last posted, and here we are in autumn with winter just around the corner. And good timing for a report today as I actually touched my first 13/14 season snow here in Shiga Kogen this morning. Yes, a white blanket to enjoy this morning along with some very chilly temperatures. It's still early yet of course but hopefully we might be able to get some skiing and boarding in by the end of this month. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 5th November 2013 Total snowfall at base 1cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (5th November) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 513cm Posted on Friday 18th April 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Morning from Furano. Fine weather this morning. We might not be so lucky over the weekend with some rain due. The Furano Ropeway and Downhill Number 2 pair lift remain operating. ** Furano Zone Lift B (aka Furano Quad) is closed for the season due to mechanical failure. New braking mechanism must be fabricated.** Furano Zone: Lifts A (Ropeway) and D open. Magic Carpet & Lift C at base are CLOSED for the season. A3 run is closed for the season. Kitanomine: CLOSED for the season. Lift hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Night skiing: Closed for the season. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 18th April 2025 Total snowfall at base 513cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2024 snowfall 37cm reported on 6 days December 2024 snowfall 173cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 116cm reported on 18 days March 2025 snowfall 46cm reported on 11 days April 2025 snowfall 3cm 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 Furano. 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