Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 141cm Weather overview Snow, wind Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The snow clouds moved in later on in the day yesterday and this morning we have around 10cm of new snowfall around Shiga Kogen and the snow is falling now still. It is a cold, snowy and quite windy morning and is likely to continue with similar conditions throughout today. Generally poor visibility on the slopes. After the busy New Year holidays we are getting quieter now... having said that I don't think it was too bad over New Year this time. Some people will have an extended holiday and so we can expect a fairly busy weekend coming up as well. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 141cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 13cm 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 131cm Weather overview Cloud, sun Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 2nd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The sun is out this morning as a steady stream of cars comes up from Yamanouchi to us here in Shiga Kogen. So a bright and sunny start to the day. But things are about to change with a cold wintery weather pattern due with us today - I was hoping already, but it does still seem to be on it's way - and snow is very probably later today and tomorrow. With a good chance of strong winds... actually there's a fair wind this morning. For now though a fine morning weather-wise. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Kumanoyu Official resort snow depths as of Wednesday 2nd January 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 95cm Shibutoge: 100cm Kumanoyu: 95cm Sun Valley: 100cm Maruike: 100cm Giant: 110cm Mammoth: 70cm Terakoya: 90cm Ichinose Family: 90cm Ichinose Diamond: 90cm Yakebitaiyama: 130cm Okushiga Kogen: 120cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 2nd January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 131cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 131cm Weather overview Cloud, blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 1st January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Happy New Year. Not the chart-busting numbers I was hoping for this morning and nothing more than a thin new layer of snow really to report this morning. Some cloud around but generally bright and even sunny conditions this morning. Happily it is remaining quite cold. Light snow possible today later on and snow is lined up on that forecast for the following few days as well. Might have stronger winds as well tomorrow so possible stormy conditions with temperatures also set to plummet. Sounds good to me. (Well, apart from the wind!) Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 1st January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 131cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 128cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 31st December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Now this is more like it! A dusting of snowfall overnight as the rain turned into snow and it is snowing with more conviction now as I am writing this report and already a few cm of snow on the top of cars parked at the ski resorts. Bring it on, I say. Snow clouds should be over Shiga Kogen throughout this week and so it is looking like it should be a good start to 2013. I'll bring you the first news tomorrow morning. Happy New Years... Eve! Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Kumanoyu Official resort snow depths as of Monday 31st December 2012 AM: Yokoteyama: 95cm Shibutoge: 100cm Kumanoyu: 90cm Sun Valley: 100cm Maruike: 100cm Giant: 110cm Mammoth: 70cm Terakoya: 90cm Ichinose Family: 90cm Ichinose Diamond: 90cm Yakebitaiyama: 130cm Okushiga Kogen: 130cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 31st December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 128cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm 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 125cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Saturday 29th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a fairly thin layer of new snow from yesterday but this morning it's blue skies over Shiga Kogen and while it's still below zero, it's not too far under and so quite a mild start to the day. More of that tomorrow, probably even more so, before temperatures plummet from Monday and we see snow as well. The local forecast tells us to expect a snowy New Year. It is getting noticeably busier today with lots of people making their way up to Shiga Kogen on Route 292 this morning. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Kumanoyu Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 29th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 125cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 120cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 28th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Not as clear this morning with a greyer look to things over Shiga Kogen. Low pockets of cloud in places but generally visibility good and the sun trying to shine through the clouds in places. It's not as cold as we had things yesterday. Some forecasts tell us there's a chance of snow showers later on, but it probably won't be anything that will deliver us many cm of new snow. Snow is definitely due on Sunday though and through into the New Year. Things have remained quiet here for the most part but we can expect busier slopes tomorrow with people turning up for their New Year break. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 28th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 118cm 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 120cm Weather overview Clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Thursday 27th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a lovely clear morning in Shiga Kogen, quite the contrast to the conditions that we had yesterday. The snow clouds have moved on after leaving us a bit more snow and the sun is out. Lovely. A very fine day to be out and about on the slopes. It's extremely cold this morning though tomorrow and into the weekend we are expecting milder conditions. Back to snow and cold from around Monday. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Official resort snow depths as of Thursday 27th December 2012 AM: Yokoteyama: 95cm Shibutoge: 100cm Kumanoyu: 90cm Sun Valley: 80cm Maruike: 80cm Giant: 110cm Mammoth: 70cm Terakoya: 100cm Ichinose Family: 90cm Ichinose Diamond: 90cm Yakebitaiyama: 130cm Okushiga Kogen: 120cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 27th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 118cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 115cm Weather overview Snow Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Wednesday 26th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . More good news this morning, the snow is coming down and the winds are blowing - it feels like a good old winter storm. Very cold as well with Yakebitaiyama winning the coldest place competition reporting a temperature of -14C. Here in Maruike it is more like -9C at the moment. The wind has been affecting a few exposed lifts around the area but Shibutoge apart all areas do seem to be (at least mostly) open. Some people may not like being out on the slopes in these conditions, but they are needed and lets hope we get more snow during the day. The local forecast tells us to expect this cold snowy front to ease today and then tomorrow and Friday expect clearer skies over Shiga Kogen. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 26th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 115cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 113cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 100cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Tuesday 25th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Probably 15cm or so yesterday but the snow eased off and overnight no more to report. What I can report is the sun shining down over Shiga Kogen and a lovely calm and blue-sky Christmas morning. It will be a fine day to be out on the mountain. Snow is expected later today though into tomorrow before a few more clearer days running up to New Year. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Official resort snow depths as of Tuesday 25th December 2012 AM: Yokoteyama: 80cm Shibutoge: 80cm Kumanoyu: 85cm Sun Valley: 60cm Maruike: 60cm Giant: 90cm Mammoth: 70cm Terakoya: 100cm Ichinose Family: 80cm Ichinose Diamond: 80cm Yakebitaiyama: 130cm Okushiga Kogen: 80cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 25th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 100cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 98cm 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 85cm Weather overview Cloud and snow Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 24th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The snow has arrived and we're up above 1m of snow at some of the resorts around Shiga Kogen at last. Nice snow too, it's good and cold and if it continues to fall today we should get a decent amount from this. There might be a break in the snow overnight according the the local forecast but it will be back later Tuesday into Wednesday. Thursday and Friday clearer skies are currently on the forecast and so a decent amount of snow over the next few is just what we need. Come on, bring it on Santa! Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 24th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 85cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 83cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 65cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Sunday 23rd December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A bit surprising perhaps but the sun is out over Shiga Kogen and all is calm. A calm before a storm, perhaps? Hopefully. It should be snowing tonight and into tomorrow and it is still forecast to be a decent snowfall as well. So we can expect clouds to move in today. I'll let you know how that goes tomorrow, which is a national holiday in Japan by the way... Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 23rd December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 65cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 63cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 64cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Saturday 22nd December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen, where from today more lifts are open and more connections between the different resorts are skiable. We are still not fully open with steeper slopes and some areas with not enough cover to open yet, but definitely a change with all of the major area now open. Areas such as Giant and Terakoya opening properly for the first time this season. Light snow is falling this morning and poor visibility with the mountains generally completely covered in cloud. There's just a cm or so of wettish snow settling on the roads and on tops of cars now. Snow showers on and off over the next few days. Tomorrow night we were due a potential storm but that seems to have been downgraded somewhat on the latest local forecast. Snowfall is still forecast though with colder conditions. Hope you have a good weekend. Official resort snow depths as of Saturday 22nd December 2012 AM: Yokoteyama: 65cm Shibutoge: 65cm Kumanoyu: 70cm Sun Valley: 50cm Mammoth: 55cm Ichinose Family: 70cm Ichinose Diamond: 60cm Yakebitaiyama: 90cm Okushiga Kogen: 70cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 22nd December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 64cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (on 10th December) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 62cm 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