Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 811cm Posted on Friday 1st April 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The view from the town looking toward the resort this morning is just picture perfect with not a cloud to be seen over the mountain. The morning has started off above freezing and will reach a high of around 9c today. The sun is out in all of its glory and should stay with us through the day. Snow conditions will be soft spring snow from the morning and I would expect it will get pretty slushy on the lower mountain. Tomorrow's weather is also looking pretty good with a mix of cloud and sun, but Sunday will be a contrast to the good weather with heavy rain on the radar for the morning. Kitanomine Zone closed for the season. Furano Zone open. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 1st April 2016 Total snowfall at base 811cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 90 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 83cm reported on 16 days April 2016 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 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 11cm Posted on Saturday 7th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Now this is a bit more like it. Everything is white again this morning, including the roads, and snow is continuing to fall. Not a huge amount, perhaps around 10cm or so, but hopefully we'll get more before it eases off. A few more resort areas are opening up lifts this morning - details of which I have posted below. It's still very limited at the moment and we do need a decent delivery of snow to open up and really get into the snow season proper here. There's quite a lot of cars coming up to the area this morning with an almost constant stream of vehicles going past my window here near the Maruike area... the slopes that are open might get quite busy today. Forecast tells us that this snowfall won't last long and there's a chance of some sun tomorrow. The forecast looks good for cold and snow mid week though. Resorts that are currently part open: Takamagahara: Reporting 30cm of snow; -5C at 8am Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift Ichinose Family: Reporting 30cm of snow; -3C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 30cm of snow; -3C at 8am Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift A/B Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 40cm of snow; -6C at 8am Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Romance Yokoteyama: Reporting 20cm of snow; -5C at 9am Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky Other resort areas remain closed as we wait for snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 7th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 11cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (7th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 10cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Posted on Friday 22nd November 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Today I do bring good news - the season is underway here in Shiga Kogen. One lift is open - that lift being the Number 2 pair lift at the Kumanoyu area. It did in fact open from last Saturday (16th), for the record. While there's not a whole lot of snow - and it's a mix of man-made and natural, there is a 600m or so area of runs open. They are reporting a 30cm base on the open run and there is actually complete cover of the runs of the resort - but just that stretch of the Number 3 and 4 courses open for now. Snowboarders beware.... Kumanoyu is a skiers-only area, I'm afraid. We'll be keeping an eye now open for further lift openings and report them here. There doesn't look like much chance of decent snowfall in the coming week unfortunately, with more sun likely. Still, very early still - welcome to the 13/14 season! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 22nd 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 36cm Posted on Thursday 12th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow is falling this morning and it's all very suitably winter-like. Snow down to lower valley level this morning with those monkeys at Jigokudani getting snowed on as well. Resorts that are open here in Shiga Kogen are mostly reporting about 10cm of snow, but I reckon we have had more like 15cm so far and it is snowing very nicely at the moment as I write this report at 9:30am. Visibility poor, a light to moderate wind... and snow. That's about it for now. If the forecast of continued snowfall over the next few days happens, we can surely expect more lifts to be running for the weekend across Shiga Kogen. Takamagahara: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -7C at 8:30am Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift Ichinose Family: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -6.2C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 40cm snow depth; -6.5C at 9:00am Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift A/B Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -9C at 8am Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Yokoteyama: Reporting 45cm snow depth; -5C at 8:30am Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky Yokoteyama Number 6 Yokoteyama Number 5 Other resort areas remain closed as we wait for snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 12th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 36cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 35cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 41cm Posted on Friday 13th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . So we got some more snow yesterday. Not huge amounts but gradually it is building up. This morning the sun is actually out. Lots of blue sky as well, though cloud hanging on and the forecasts tell us to expect snow later on today and over the weekend. A lot of snow is still needed to get Shiga Kogen fully open. The news I have this morning is that Okushiga Kogen are open for the first time this morning with their Number 2 pair lift. Hopefully there might be more news to share tomorrow morning. Takamagahara: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -4C at 8:30am Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift Ichinose Family: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -3.2C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -7C at 8am Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Okushiga Kogen: Reporting 30cm snow depth; -7C at 9am Okushiga Kogen Number 2 pair Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 50cm snow depth; -5C at 9:00am Kumanoyu Number 1 pair Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift A/B Yokoteyama: Reporting 55cm snow depth; -5C at 8:30am Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky Other resort areas remain closed as we wait for snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 13th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 41cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 46cm Posted on Saturday 14th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The sun was out earlier on this morning but it has started to cloud over and snow looks likely later on and is due for today and tomorrow. More resort areas are part open from this morning, as outlined below. We'll try to keep an eye on openings and update that as much as possible each day in this early part of the season when the resort areas are not yet fully open. Sun Valley: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -3C at 7:30am Number 1 quad Maruike: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -3C at 8am Maruike Number 1 triple Hoppo Bundaira: Reporting 40cm of snow depth; -9C at 8am Takamagahara: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -8C at 8:30am Number 2 triple lift Quad Ichinose Family: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -3.2C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Ichinose Quad Ichinose Diamond: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -8.7C at 9am Quad Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -12C at 8am Number 2 Gondola Number 2 lift Okushiga Kogen: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -7C at 9am Number 1 pair Number 2 pair Number 3 pair Gondola Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 50cm snow depth; -5C at 9:00am Number 1 pair Number 2 pair lift A/B Number 4 pair Yokoteyama: Reporting 55cm snow depth; -3C at 8:30am Number 1 Sky B Number 2 Sky Number 5 Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 14th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 46cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 45cm 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 21cm Posted on Monday 9th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . About 10cm of snow yesterday morning (which I will note in the new snow this morning for the record), but no new snowfall to report this morning. The roads still have that white icy cover though at the moment. It was very cold overnight and even this morning resort areas are reporting temps close to -10C. We're still sitting waiting for that real snowfall to get more of Shiga Kogen open up. This week we will hopefully see that happen with snowmen lined up on all of the local weather forecasts basically from tomorrow through into the weekend. Takamagahara: Reporting 30cm snow depth; -2C at 8:30am Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift Ichinose Family: Reporting 30cm snow depth; -4.3C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 30cm snow depth; -9.5C at 8:30am Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift A/B Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -8C at 8:30am Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Yokoteyama: Reporting 20cm snow depth; -5C at 9am Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky Other resort areas remain closed as we wait for snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 9th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (7th and 9th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 66cm Posted on Monday 16th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing still here. Windy too with the snow being blown about all over the place this morning, so difficult to put a number on it. There has been about 10cm on the tops of cars though and that is what some resorts are adding to their snow depths. There seem to be a few lifts around the area starting late or perhaps even not starting yet this morning - looking at Okushiga Kogen and Kumanoyu at the moment. Less people around on this Monday morning. It's a cold one though, with the wind making it feel even colder - minus double digits in places, brrr. Tomorrow should be calmer and the sun might show up. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 16th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 66cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 65cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 67cm Posted on Thursday 19th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing again this morning. Not much to report in terms of cm right now, but with snow forecast for today and tomorrow I am hoping that we can build on what there is so far. For the moment it's actually not that cold, but should be getting colder as the day progresses. More should be open from Saturday with amongst other lifts that should be moving for the first time, the Giant, Terakoya, Higashitateyama and Nishitateyama areas also planning to be open. We will soon be more linked up and getting closer to being fully open. Hoppo Bundaira has jumped from 40cm to 80cm snow depth overnight. Don't get excited, we didn't get 40cm of new snow overnight... I can only imagine a very late update there! Sun Valley: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -3C Number 1 quad Maruike: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -4C Maruike Number 1 triple Hoppo Bundaira: Reporting 80cm of snow depth; -3C Takamagahara: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -1C Number 2 triple lift Quad Ichinose Family: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -0.1C Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Ichinose Quad Ichinose Diamond: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -0.1C Quad Ichinose Yamanokami: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -0.1C Number 2 lift Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 70cm snow depth; -4C Number 2 Gondola Number 2 lift Okushiga Kogen: Reporting 75cm snow depth; -5C Number 2 pair Number 3 pair Okushiga Gondola Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 60cm snow depth; -2C Number 1 pair Number 2 pair lift A/B Yokoteyama: Reporting 55cm snow depth; -5C Number 1 Sky B Number 2 Sky Number 3 Number 5 Number 6 Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 19th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 67cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 66cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 56cm Posted on Sunday 15th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Colder this morning across Shiga Kogen and more snowfall to report along with some gusty wind conditions - though lifts that are open don't seem to be affected, perhaps running slower than usual. Fairly poor visibility though as the clouds engulf the mountains. The snow clouds should be with us for the rest of the day, then perhaps clearing up for tomorrow and Tuesday before more snow mid week. Sun Valley: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -7C at 7:30am Number 1 quad Maruike: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -7C at 8am Maruike Number 1 triple Hoppo Bundaira: Reporting 40cm of snow depth; -9C at 8am Takamagahara: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -9C at 8:30am Number 2 triple lift Quad Ichinose Family: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -7.8C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Ichinose Quad Ichinose Diamond: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -7.8C at 9am Quad Ichinose Yamanokami: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -7.8C at 9am Number 2 lift Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -12C at 8am Number 2 Gondola Number 2 lift Okushiga Kogen: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -7C at 9am Number 1 pair Number 2 pair Number 3 pair Gondola Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 60cm snow depth; -8C at 9:00am Number 1 pair Number 2 pair lift A/B Number 4 pair Yokoteyama: Reporting 55cm snow depth; -7C at 8:30am Number 1 Sky B Number 2 Sky Number 5 Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 15th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 56cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 55cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 102cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A good snowfall since yesterday here in Shiga Kogen. Resorts are adding between 10cm and 30+cm to their snow depths this morning and there was 20cm on the top of the car to be moved off this morning. It is still snowing and there's a moderate wind. Cold too. Need to be wrapped up and ready for the conditions, but sliding wise there's some very good conditions to be found. Variable visibility conditions now. Here in Maruike it's quite bright now but I was just up at Kumanoyu where there was a wind blowing and I couldn't see much of anything. Got to say the forecast wasn't saying we'd get this much and it still doesn't have much snow for today, but clearing and a chance of sun tomorrow. Actually fairly calm conditions over the Christmas week. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2013 Total snowfall at base 102cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 101cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 82cm Posted on Saturday 21st December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Mixed conditions over Shiga Kogen this morning. The sun was out a while back but now it is back to snowing and grey clouds. Anyway most resort areas now are (at least part) open and it kind of feels like today is the main start to the season for the region as a whole. Still not 100% but there's more than enough terrain on offer. Still we do need more snow as it's fairly thin on the ground in lots of places. Today should bring snowfall and overnight into Sunday and so let's see what tomorrow morning looks like. A lot of cars on their way up to Shiga Kogen this morning - long weekend with Monday as a holiday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 21st December 2013 Total snowfall at base 82cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 81cm 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