Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 25cm Snowfall at base this season 364cm Posted on Wednesday 5th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's full on winter here this morning. While that might not make for the best of conditions for those here wanting to ski or board, the refresh we are currently getting is most welcome. Nice light snow is falling heavily (if that makes sense!) at the moment, and a strong wind is blowing it all around as well. Visibility is poor. It's all a bit wild out there. It's as if the Snow Gods are apologising for the lack of snow the last few...! Some lifts are affected by the wind now and not moving. Once it calms down, conditions should again be good. But more snow while we're here ok? (Though the forecast says it should ease off fairly quickly, to be back for the weekend). Official snow depth data: Sun Valley: 150cm Maruike: 150cm Hasuike: 150cm Giant: 160cm Higashitateyama: 140cm Hoppo Bundaira: 160cm Takamagahara Mammoth: 160cm Nishitateyama: 150cm Ichinose Family: 160cm Terakoya: 160cm Ichinose Diamond: 160cm Yakebitaiyama: 180cm Okushiga Kogen: 180cm Kumanoyu (skiers only): 180cm Yokoteyama: 170cm Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 5th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 364cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 30cm 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 337cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Clear and sunny this morning but getting more overcast with it mid morning. Something of a contrast with yesterday. We are looking at a few days now of warmer conditions. Tomorrow possibly even into positive numbers. They should be right back down into minus double digits by Tuesday though and a decent chance of some good snowfall to follow. I would expect today to be busier than tomorrow as people might have been put off by the forecasts for a possibly wet day tomorrow. It seems we might avoid that now but it's all up and down at the moment and hard to read. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 1st February 2014 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 339cm Posted on Tuesday 4th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Ahh, winter! Welcome back. You had us a bit worried there. It is colder this morning thankfully and a dusting of new snow so it does feel more winter like, but we need it to be colder still and definitely want more snow. Light snow is falling at the moment and snow showers are likely through the day and fingers crossed tomorrow too. Clearer conditions are likely around Thursday and Friday and while Saturday might get slightly warmer, snow is forecast. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 4th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 339cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 5cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 384cm Posted on Saturday 8th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It started snowing early morning (so I heard - late night!), but now as I look out of the window I see heavy snow falling. It's really coming down. I would guess already about 5-10cm this morning. Suitably snowy and mid-wintery, and we can hope that it continues to snow all of the day today and bring us a nice new fresh layer. Limited visibility as you might expect due to the snowfall. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 8th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 384cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 50cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 379cm Posted on Friday 7th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Interesting weather this morning. After some new snow overnight, it's mixed at the moment. The sun is out here in Maruike, but it is snowing lightly (soon to stop I expect). There's lots of cloud around. My guess is that it is going to continue to clear up leaving us with more sun than snow for today. Tonight the snow clouds are forecast to move back over the region and it should be snowing for the day tomorrow perhaps into Sunday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 7th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 379cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 369cm Posted on Thursday 6th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . So we had those wild conditions yesterday, but things have calmed down this morning. Snow has started falling again after a clearer very early morning and for the moment visibility is good and there's just a light wind. We might see the sun tomorrow, but it's snow again forecast for the weekend. Cold temperatures to continue so wrap up well. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 6th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 369cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 35cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 414cm Posted on Monday 10th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . More snow yesterday and earlier this morning too but for now lots of the clouds have moved on and we have nice blue skies over us and the sun shining down. Looks like it should be a fine day, and we are ok with that as we have the fresh snow to enjoy as well. Tomorrow will probably be sunny too. National holiday time and so if it seems a bit busier than usual for a weekday - that's the reason! Talking of which, the snowy weather in Tokyo and other areas over the weekend prevented lots of people getting up here. The situation seems to be back to normal now. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 10th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 414cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 80cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 399cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is still snowing this morning... not as heavy as it was when I posted the report yesterday. Visibility is better. But we are still in a good winter mode here. It should keep cold again today but less snow is forecast for today and after today we might be looking at a run of clearer conditions. Tuesday is a national holiday in Japan, so will be busier than a normal weekday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 399cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 417cm Posted on Thursday 13th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is snowing this morning in Shiga Kogen - coming down pretty hard at the moment actually - and hopefully this is the first of a few days of snowfall. Looks like it started this morning as there's not much in terms of new cm to show for it but if it continues like this then things should be good. More snow is forecast for tomorrow and Saturday in particular so it should be a good weekend. Come prepared! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 13th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 417cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 83cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 422cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow and limited visibility this morning out on the slopes. Not huge amounts from yesterday but we're bracing ourselves (excitedly) for some heavy snowfall later today through tomorrow. The storm may also bring with it strong winds, so need to keep an eye on that and how it might affect lifts around the area. Heavy snow. Sounds good to me. Onegai shimasu. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 422cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 88cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 482cm Posted on Sunday 16th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It all looks a bit limited in Shiga Kogen this morning. Strong winds, heavy snow and poor visibility have a fair few lifts closed. For those who manage to get here (transportation network problems!), there's not much choice and honestly you would have to be really keen. I think that an onsen is probably a good idea this morning as there's close to zero visibility out there and not nice. The only lifts moving - as far as the official site updates tell me anyway - are a few at Sun Valley, Tannenomori and Yakebitaiyama (though some of that info might not be the latest as they don't seem to update it real time. Can't say we were expecting such a huge storm. Though it has been bringing us lots of new snow which once things have settled should be good to enjoy. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 16th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 482cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 148cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 502cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's still snowing here and coming down pretty good too. It's not quite as whiteout conditions as over the weekend, but still visibility is limited and a wind blowing. Much more lifts open as well, though a few are closed as the resorts cope with the snowfall we have had. We appear to be on the tail end of this particular storm though and can expect some clearer skies tomorrow perhaps even sun. If so it will be a great day to be out on the slopes here. Traffic problems and not very pleasant conditions during the weekend aside, in terms of snowfall mid-February has been very kind. I'm looking forward to getting out there to enjoy it. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2014 Total snowfall at base 502cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (19th January; 15th and 16th February) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 145cm reported on 18 days January 2014 snowfall 188cm reported on 21 days February 2014 snowfall 168cm 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