Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 378cm Weather overview Light snow and fog Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Saturday 16th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Strong winds and snow this morning making it a really mid-winter morning here. A few places are closed (Yokoteyama and Shibutoge, Terakoya, Higashitateyama and Mammoth), waiting for conditions to let them open and some places not fully open with only a few lifts operating. It's difficult to get the updated latest - just called one resort and the guy on the phone couldn't give me a clear answer! - but generally we are on limited operations this morning. The situation will likely change as the weather does. A real white-out of a morning really with poor visibility as well to add to things. I reckon the onsens and the Monkey Park down below will be popular choices today! Tomorrow should be much calmer and it might even be sunny - so should be a good day. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama Kumanoyu Official resort snow depths as of Saturday 16th February 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 220cm Shibutoge: 225cm Kumanoyu: 225cm Sun Valley: 150cm Maruike: 150cm Giant: 170cm Mammoth: 165cm Terakoya: 190cm Ichinose Family: 200cm Ichinose Diamond: 200cm Yakebitaiyama: 220cm Okushiga Kogen: 220cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 378cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 57cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Weather overview Cloud, some blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 22nd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We did see the snow ease off yesterday. This morning is bright, lots of cloud around, but also more and more blue sky appearing as time marches on. I get the feeling that give another few hours it will be much clearer and we might get to see lots of the sun. It's keeping really cold so snow conditions should remain good. And before we know it, snow is due back with a fresh topup due overnight and into tomorrow morning. There's a few conflicting ideas on what we'll see tomorrow - ranging from clearer skies to snow. So take your pick. It should keep cold though through the weekend. So come expecting cold and snow showers, and just be happy if you get some sun in between. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Official resort snow depths as of Friday 22nd February 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 220cm Shibutoge: 225cm Kumanoyu: 225cm Sun Valley: 160cm Maruike: 160cm Giant: 170cm Mammoth: 170cm Terakoya: 210cm Ichinose Family: 200cm Ichinose Diamond: 200cm Yakebitaiyama: 230cm Okushiga Kogen: 230cm Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 22nd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 108cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 439cm Weather overview Cloud, some blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Saturday 23rd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . 'Tappuri' new snow, as they say. More fresh light dry snow has fallen overnight. But what's this? More and more blue sky above me over the last hour or two, it looks like it is turning into a lovely sunny morning. Here in Marike anyway. I see cloudier conditions elsewhere like in Kumanoyu but I'd say that we're going to see more blue than white-out today. It's still fairly early I suppose but got to say I am surprised at how... quiet it seems. I was just over at Okushiga 15 minutes ago and the lifts there were more weekday-like than Saturday. A look at Kumanoyu webcam and there lifts there look almost empty as well. Those two areas are not typically the places where you usually see the biggest queues, but interesting all the same. There's a fair few people over at Ichinose, traditionally one of the busier parts of Shiga Kogen. There should be more people here! Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 23rd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 439cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 118cm reported on 18 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 406cm Weather overview Cloud, sun Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 20th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We got another 5cm or so out of yesterday, but this morning while it is actually colder than yesterday, the sun is shining down over the Maruike area where I am writing this report from. There's lots of angry looking grey cloud up there as well though making for some dramatic sky scenery. In this area anyway. I think it's one of those mornings where there's differing conditions over different areas of Shiga Kogen. Looks like some lovely blue skies over Okushiga Kogen.... and hardly anyone on the lifts as well. I know where I'd like to be! There is a chance of snow today according to the local forecast, with similar kind of conditions lined up for tomorrow. After that Friday might bring us a decent fresh topup just in time for the weekend... Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 20th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 406cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 85cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 388cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Sunday 17th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's another cold start to the day, and snow is still falling. But it's not the crazy windy white-out that we had yesterday. Difficult to put a number on snowfall due to wind, so there's going to be places with more and places with less. Need to take care out there. Actually in the last few minutes the snow has really started to come down again here -- but at the same time, it looks like it might be clearing up. I can even see the sun trying to shine through the clouds. Oh, no, gone back in again. Neighbouring areas of Nagano seem to have fine conditions this morning and so my guess is that it will quickly clear up. More snow due tomorrow though... Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 17th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 388cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 67cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 401cm Weather overview Light snow at times Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 19th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Ah nice and cold again this morning. We can save mild and warm until May, for now we want cold! 10cm or so of new snowfall to report from around Shiga Kogen this morning and I expect a bit more in some places. Right now it is generally just cloudy, perhaps light snow still falling in places, all silver/grey out there. Fairly calm and good visibility. Tomorrow might start off clearer but snow is forecast for later. After that, fresh topups due before the weekend as well and it will stay cold. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 19th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 401cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 80cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 426cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Thursday 21st February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a very good morning from Shiga Kogen. Snow, and a good amount of it. Difficult to put a number, but I would say 20cm or so. Somewhat frustratingly those numbers below aren't moving again and the resorts aren't reporting new numbers - you'd think they'd really want to - but anyway, enough of that.... There was close to 20cm on the top of my car this morning. The snow continues now. It might well clear to some degree later today but we have more snow due tomorrow. It's going to be a good weekend. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 21st February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 426cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 105cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 391cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Monday 18th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A mild start to the day here in Shiga Kogen. The snow did clear up yesterday and all told we just have a thin layer of snow since the report posted yesterday. We are back to snow though and it is coming down quite nicely here in Maruike as I write this. More likely to continue today than it was yesterday as well so hopefully I'll bring news of new cm tomorrow morning. Back to cold later on today and from tomorrow too. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 18th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 391cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 70cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 459cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Sunday 24th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Pretty wild conditions here this morning with snow coming down and strong winds. The strong winds mean that it's limited operations out there. At the time of writing the following areas are closed: Higashitateyama Mammoth Nishitateyama upper area Ichinose Family Terakoya It doesn't seem quite as wild now compared with a little earlier and so I think we can expect some of those to open once they sort out the snow and/or if the winds ease off. Other resort areas have limited lifts running. I think some people might be taking the trip to the Monkeys down below or taking a leisurely onsen this morning with the conditions as they are. For a Sunday I expect it to be quiet out there. For those that do venture out, fresh untouched powder awaits. Take care. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas, depending on weather: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 24th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 459cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 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 479cm Weather overview Varied Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Monday 25th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A cloudy morning and less wind after that somewhat stormy weekend. We have had over 50cm of new snow over the last few days and with the wind there are places where there's more than that piled up. Fantastic snow quality though and a great way to approach the end of February. Actually I said a cloudy morning but I'm getting to see more blue sky as well now and the sun is out at the moment. Looking ahead, we are due a run of clearer and brighter days along with milder temperatures though fingers crossed it remains suitably cold keeping the snow in top condition. For today though it's a cold cold start to the day. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 25th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 479cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 158cm reported on 20 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 539cm Weather overview Overcast Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Sunday 31st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A chilly morning though not as much as yesterday. It was a foggy start again earlier on but has cleared up since then leaving us with a more cloudy and overcast morning - grey skies all round. Quite bright though and I see the sun shining through in places. It should be sunny tomorrow and perhaps rain on Tuesday. There's some private reserved stuff going on over at Yakebitaiyama today meaning that the Middle Course and Middle Connecting Course are not available (unless you're one of the group of course!) Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort area: Ichinose Family Official resort snow depths as of Sunday 31st March 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 195cm Shibutoge: 195cm Kumanoyu: 190cm Sun Valley: 100cm Maruike: 100cm Giant: 120cm Mammoth: 150cm Terakoya: 150cm Ichinose Family: 170cm Ichinose Diamond: 170cm Yakebitaiyama: 190cm Okushiga Kogen: 190cm ----------- Here are the latest lift operation plans for the resorts around Shiga Kogen, as of Saturday 30th March. Please note that they are of course subject to change and in particular snow conditions. Sun Valley: Number 1 quad open until April 4th, then April 6th and 7th. Number 3 lift open until March 31st March, morning of April 2nd, April 3rd, and morning of April 4th. Maruike: Number 1 triple lift open until April 2nd. Number 2 pair lift open until March 31st. Hasuike: Triple lift open until April 1st. Ropetow open until March 31st. Giant: Open until April 5th. Happo Bunadaira: Open until March 31st. Higashitateyama: Open daily until March 31st and then open on April 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and April 27th until May 6th. Nishitateyama: Number 1 'hoodie', quad open until March 31st. Number 2 triple open until March 31st and then mornings of April 27th until May 6th. Terakoya: Open daily until March 31st and then open on April 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and April 27th until May 6th. Mammoth: Quad open until May 6th. Number 2 triple lift open until April 7th and then April 25th-27th. Number 3 pair lift open until March 31st. Tanne no mori okujo: Open until April 2nd and then open on April 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and April 26th until May 6th. Ichinose Family: Quad open until May 6th. Number 3 quad open until March 31st. Number 2 Pair A line open until March 31st and then open April 10th-15th, April 17th-22nd, April 24th-25th. Number 2 Pair B line open until April 9th and then open April 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd and then April 26t until May 6th. Ichinose Diamond: Quad lift open until April 7th and then on April 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and then April 27th until May 6th. Triple lift open until March 31st. Moving walkway open until March 31st. Ichinose Yamanokami: Open until April 7th and then April 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and then April 27th until May 6th. Yakebitaiyama: Number 1 Gondola open until April 7th. Number 2 Gondola open until April 7th and then April 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and then April 27th until 6th May. Number 2 high speed lift open until April 7th and then April 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and then April 27th until 6th May. Number 3 high speed lift open until March 31st and then April 5th-7th. Number 4 romance lift open when the Number 2 Gondola is not running. Okushiga Kogen: Gondola until May 6th. Number 2 and 3 pair lifts until 6th May. Number 1 pair until April 7th. Number 4 pair lift until April 7th and then April 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and April 27th until May 6th. Number 6 pair lift until 31st March. Kumanoyu: Number 1 pair lift open until May 6th. Number 2 pair lift open until May 12th. Number 3 quad lift open until March 31st and then April 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and then April 27th until May 6th. Yokoteyama & Shibutoge: Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky lift open until 6th May. Yokoteyama Number 2, 3 Sky, Shibutoge romance lifts open until late May (basically as long as they can open). -------- From 7th May onwards, special individual lift tickets are required at Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama - season tickets and all Shiga Kogen tickets not valid. At Kumanoyu they are 3000 yen (children 1500 yen) for a full day and 2000 yen (children 1000 yen) for half day. At Yokoteyama and Shibutoge they are 3000 yen (children free) for a full day and 2000 yen (children free) for half day. Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 539cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 158cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 60cm 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 534cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Thursday 14th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The fingers crossed thing must have worked because this morning there's 5-10cm of new snow on the ground. Much colder too after that really balmy day we had yesterday which is something of a relief - almost felt like summer was round the corner yesterday! It's still snowing now as well so come on let's have a bit more before it's due to ease off and make way for clearer conditions tonight. Expect a sunny and warmer day tomorrow as spring returns. Nighta operations planned for tonight at the following resort areas: Ichinose Family Official resort snow depths as of Thursday 14th March 2013 AM: Yokoteyama: 235cm Shibutoge: 240cm Kumanoyu: 230cm Sun Valley: 150cm Maruike: 150cm Giant: 170cm Mammoth: 190cm Terakoya: 210cm Ichinose Family: 200cm Ichinose Diamond: 200cm Yakebitaiyama: 260cm Okushiga Kogen Shiga Kogen Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 534cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 193cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 158cm reported on 20 days March 2013 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