Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 126cm Posted on Friday 27th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A snowy morning in Shiga Kogen. For you Shibutoge fans, that top bit of Yokoteyama is now open. What's more, get this, Starbucks has opened at the top of Yokoteyama. Yes, that Starbucks. Coffee. I kid you not. The highest Starbucks in Japan, as you might expect! So you can now have a Starbucks at the top of Shiga Kogen. How about that. I haven't been yet myself but of course the views from up there are fantastic so hopefully they'll have some prime seat locations looking out. Probably won't see much out of the windows today though with the snow coming down at the moment. Not the best of visibility around the areas this morning. But we could well do with the snow as it's still fairly thin on the ground really and so... bring it on, I say. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 27th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 126cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 125cm 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 136cm Posted on Saturday 28th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's still snowing. Good to see some resort areas add 10-20cm to their official snow depth numbers as well this morning. I would say there was 15cm or so on the car this morning to move. Nice and cold too, wrap up well to get out and enjoy nice dry snow conditions. While we haven't had huge snowfalls, we have been getting these consistent topups and it's building up nicely. Not that we'd say no to a huge snowfall of course. We are expecting less snow over the next few days, though we might get the occasional snow shower. Next Years Day looks interesting though with a good chance around then of heavy snow along with stormy windy conditions. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 28th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 136cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 135cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 116cm Posted on Wednesday 25th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a lovely bright sunny morning in Shiga Kogen with just a few white clouds remaining in the sky. The roads have packed snow on them, it's nice and cold, and we got 10cm or so of fresh snowfall on the mountains. What a good way to spend Christmas! I hope that wherever you are in the world, you have a good one. And for those lucky ones here in Shiga Kogen, I'm sure it will be a good day here. Next snow - before the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 25th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 116cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 115cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 141cm Posted on Sunday 29th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's an easy one today as the sun is shining and there are bright blue skies over Shiga Kogen. It was a very cold start to the day with some areas noting a temperature of -12 degrees around 8am. It has warmed up but still cold outside. Lovely day though. Shouldn't be as cold tomorrow but the forecast is similar. Worth noting that the forecast for today was not the bluebird we have. Next snowfall still probably over New Year. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 29th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 141cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 140cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 161cm Posted on Thursday 2nd January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a snowy, windy morning in Shiga Kogen. From what I can tell skijo around Shiga Kogen are open as planned. By the end of the day the snowfall will have probably eased off and then it would seem we can expect a few days of clearer skies and maybe some sun. As much snow today as possible please! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 2nd January 2014 Total snowfall at base 161cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 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 15cm 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 171cm Posted on Sunday 5th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow is falling still here in Shiga Kogen. It's a steady light snowfall, not the stuff that brings us half a meter overnight, but steady all the same. Visibility is pretty decent here in Maruike actually, can see right over to Higashitateyama. Are we on for a few days of clearer weather from tomorrow? Perhaps. Doesn't look like there'll be much in terms of snow that's for sure. But overnight into Thursday is looking much promising. After the forecast milder conditions Tuesday and Wednesday, it should be getting back to being really cold come Thursday and more snow forecast. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 5th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 171cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 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 25cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 174cm Posted on Monday 6th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just light snow falling this morning here in the Maruike area, but I was just over at Ichinose where snow was coming down heavier. Thick cloud in places meaning that visibility is quite poor in places. Snow probably won't last until the end of the day though and tomorrow will probably be clear and not quite as cold. Then back to snow later Wednesday into Thursday. Less people out and about this morning as expected.... cue the school trips! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 6th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 174cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 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 28cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 184cm Posted on Thursday 9th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We are back to snowing again this morning in Shiga Kogen. A new layer overnight and hopefully more on the way today, tomorrow and beyond though there may be breaks in the snow looking at the latest forecast for the region. Not the coldest of mornings this morning but temperatures are due to fall during the day today and continue at a lower level into next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 9th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 184cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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 38cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 222cm Posted on Monday 13th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . If you look at the official numbers below, you'd think we hadn't had any snow in the last week or so. Once again, best to ignore the official snow depth numbers as they seem intent on not updating or under-reporting for some bizarre reason. There sure was snow outside my place this morning though and I can say with about 100% certainty that there was on all of the resort areas of Shiga Kogen as well. Why they choose to not report it is beyond me. There, I'll try not to mention that again! ;) Anyway after the sun that we got yesterday, it's back to snow overnight and snowing now. Forecast to ease off later on. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 13th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 222cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 76cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 204cm Posted on Friday 10th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Lots of fresh snow in the last 24 hours in the region. Actually, as of 10:30am writing this report, visibility at the moment has improved and is quite good. The snowfall seems to be easing off. There is even a bit of sunlight shining through here in Maruike and blue skies opening up. But at the same time it is snowing lightly.... perhaps it is going to turn into a fine day. It should keep very cold though. We have this every year but resorts around Shiga Kogen always seem reluctant to add to their snow depth numbers below and the increases never seem to reflect the amount of snow that has fallen. The same applies this morning! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 10th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 204cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 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 58cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 207cm Posted on Saturday 11th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After a clearing of the skies in the afternoon yesterday, light snow is falling again this morning in Shiga Kogen. Temperatures are keeping nice and low. 3 day weekend and one of the busiest of the season, traditionally. Probably tomorrow will be the busiest of the three days as lots of people making their way up to the area this morning. From what I can see around the area though lift lines don't seem too bad mid morning. A mix of light snow, cloud and perhaps sometimes sun is forecast for the next few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 11th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 207cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 61cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 224cm Posted on Tuesday 14th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a very cold morning in Shiga Kogen, down to minus double digits here in the central Maruike area. Light snow falling but not much in terms of new accumulation since yesterday. Visibility is pretty good out there this morning and it even looks like we might get to see some sun. Or maybe not, as the clouds thicken again. Tomorrow is forecast to be a day of good clear weather conditions. One for the camera if it turns out that way. Hopefully will keep cold. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 14th January 2014 Total snowfall at base 224cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 78cm 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