Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 628cm Posted on Monday 17th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Wet stuff falling from the skies later in the day yesterday, ending up in the form of snow. This morning though it's clear blue skies and I think it is going to be a clear and sunny - and mild - day. Later tomorrow we probably won't be lucky enough to escape some rainfall though there's decent chances that it will be snowing as temps fall overnight. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 17th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 628cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 86cm 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 625cm Posted on Saturday 15th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Cold overnight, felt very wintery! After that bit of snow yesterday as well, there's a (thin) layer of new snow but no more falling this morning as it's more a story of blue skies with some cloud. Staying cold for now, tomorrow should be warmer though and indeed the first half of the coming week as well. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 15th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 625cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 83cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 633cm Posted on Friday 21st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It feels like winter again! Not a huge amount but snow has arrived back and the road outside is white again, with snow falling now. A wind is blowing the snow about a bit and should make for cold conditions. Over the next few days it will be gradually warming up again and that trend continuing into next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 21st March 2014 Total snowfall at base 633cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 91cm 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 653cm Posted on Saturday 22nd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's going to be a top notch day here, with some second glances at the date on the calendar. After the snow and stormy conditions yesterday, with a decent amount of fresh snow delivered, it's has been sunny this morning though quite a few clouds around just now. We're expecting clearer weather today. Possibility of slight snow showers tomorrow but once we get into the new week it will be getting much warmer. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 22nd March 2014 Total snowfall at base 653cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 111cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 655cm Posted on Friday 25th April 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The rain earlier in the week soon cleared and we have enjoyed some fine and clear conditions the last few days. We should have similar over the weekend. As I write this, the first cars should be driving through the Route 292 road connecting Shiga Kogen with Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture. It opens at 10am this morning. This road is of course closed during the winter months. Apparently, in some places the snow walls on the side of the road are 8m high. A sight to see for sure. Of course this road now open means that you can now get to Shiga Kogen from the Gunma side. More lifts opening up again tomorrow for the Golden Week holidays, details as they are posted below. Have a good weekend. Tannenomori: Number 8 quad lift - 26th April until 6th May Ichinose Diamond: Diamond quad lift - 26th April until 6th May. Ichinose Family: Ichinose Number 2 Pair B - until 6th May Ichinose quad - until 6th May Ichinose Yamanokami: 26th April until 6th May Terakoya: Quad lift - 26th April until 6th May Pair lift - 26th April until 6th May Mammoth: Quad lift - 26th April until 6th May Triple lift - weekdays until 25th April, then 3rd-6th May Yakebitaiyama: Number 2 Gondola - 26th April until 6th May Number 2 high speed - 26th April until 6th May Number 4 romance - when number 2 gondola is resting Okushiga Kogen: Number 4 pair lift - 26th April until 6th May Number 2 and 3 pair lifts - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Kumanoyu: Number 3 quad - 26th April until 6th May Number 2 pair - 26th April until 6th May Number 1 pair - until 6th May Yokoteyama: As long as there's snow - probably beyond Golden Week Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 25th April 2014 Total snowfall at base 655cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 208cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 113cm reported on 14 days April 2014 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 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 10cm Posted on Tuesday 18th November 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The last week has seen temperatures plummet and some sprinklings of snow and.... oh yes, the Kumanoyu area is open! Yes, the first ski lift of the season is moving. Just the Number 2 pair lift, with a 600m run of around 20-30m width has opened this morning. There has been a layer of real snow with the snow machines backing that up to let this happen. So it's the officially the first day of the ski season in Shiga Kogen - please note that snowboarders aren't allowed at the Kumanoyu area, it's skiers only. (Don't blame us!) These Shiga Kogen Now reports will become daily once we are into December and more is open but we'll keep this page updated a few times a week until then. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 18th November 2014 Total snowfall at base 10cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (18th November) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day 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 100cm Posted on Sunday 14th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Decent amount of snow since yesterday with most of the resorts adding about 15-20cm to their snow depths, but there has been more than that. They seem to like under-reporting the snow for some reason, that's what I think anyway. As if we wouldn't like heavy snow. You may have noticed that Nozawa reported close to 1m of snow. Yes, they're not right next to each other and conditions can often be very different, but that gives you an idea. Anyway, it's snowing quite heavily still now so I would expect more to be added. Easing off by late today but another winter storm on the way on Wednesday and perhaps the coldest - and windiest - conditions of the season yet. Friday might be a good day to arrive here with clearer conditions forecast. Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen 30cm Part open Yakebitaiyama 40cm Part open Ichinose Family 60cm Part open Ichinose Yamanokami 60cm Part open Ichinose Diamond 60cm Part open Takamagahara 60cm Part open Terakoya Part open Higashitateyama Plans to open on 20th December Giant Plans to open on 20th December Nishitateyama Plans to open on 20th December Bundaraia Plans to open on 20th December Sun Valley Plans to open to public on 14th December Maruike Plans to open on 20th December Hasuike Plans to open on 20th December Kumanoyu 60cm Almost all open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama 60cm Lower areas open Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 14th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 100cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (14th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 90cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 35cm Posted on Saturday 6th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We have some new snow since yesterday - and it is still snowing here - but I can't see any changes to the resort operations this morning which surprises me a bit. I thought there'd be more action this morning, though it must be added that Shiga Kogen resorts are not the quickest to get information out there. But with this snow I would expect more open and definitely news of that tomorrow morning. That's my guess anyway. So anyway yes it's snowing, right down to those cheeky monkeys down in the Yamanouchi town areas. Still limited operations - as far as I can tell. Takamagahara The lower run is open, with the Number 2 triple lift moving Ichinose Family The Number 2 Pair A line is moving and there's a 380m long and 30m wide course open Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair A and B lifts are servicing a 600m long and 60-70m wide course. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 6th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 35cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (6th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 25cm 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 256cm Posted on Friday 26th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow continues to fall over Shiga Kogen and another 10-15cm on the slopes. It's very cold this morning with a northerly moderate wind blowing. Clearer skies and slightly milder conditions expected for the weekend. The sun might even make an appearance. Conditions should be great for the weekend though. Bit of a change - from today we are changing the "snow depth" number that is recorded in the report to be the one reported by Kumanoyu resort area - reason being that they seem to be the most active in updating the number each day. Previously it was taken from Maruike. The "new snowfall" will remain the generally observed number. Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 100cm Almost all open (note: skiers only resort area) Yakebitaiyama: 130cm Almost all open Ichinose Family 100cm Most open Ichinose Yamanokami: 100cm Open Ichinose Diamond: 100cm Open Takamagahara Mammoth: 90cm Open Terakoya: 120cm Open Higashitateyama: 100cm Open Giant: 100cm Open Nishitateyama: 90cm Most open Happo Bundaraia: 100cm Open Sun Valley: 80cm Open Maruike: 80cm Open Hasuike: 80cm Open Kumanoyu: 112cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama: 110cm Most open. Shibutoge now open. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 26th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 256cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 246cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 246cm Posted on Thursday 25th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fine weather conditions yesterday made for somewhat crusty snow conditions in places on the slopes, and this morning there's about 5-10cm of fresh on top of that. Intermittent snow showers forecast for today and tomorrow. From the weekend, somewhat milder weather is due for the region - it'll still be cold here and below zero of course! - with more sun than snow lined up. Happy Christmas to everyone from here in Shiga Kogen. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 25th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 246cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 236cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 267cm Posted on Wednesday 31st December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A dusting of new snow is about all we had this morning but it was snowing early on but... it's actually quite nice now, here in Maruike anyway. Clouds cleared a bit and some sky to see, the sun even peeking through as well. Calm before the storm perhaps as we are still being told to expect heavy snow tonight over a wide region along with a return to some extremely cold temperatures and a real mid-winter feel. There should be lots of fresh for the new year. If you plan to be here, be sure to come prepared for the conditions extra layers at hand. See you next year! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 31st December 2014 Total snowfall at base 267cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 272cm Posted on Thursday 1st January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Happy New Year! Not much snow overnight here but nice light snow is falling heavily now giving us poor visibility on the slopes this New Year morning. It's colder too as expected though winds aren't really an issue this morning. Clearing weather conditions due from tomorrow with sun likely for the weekend and into early next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 1st January 2015 Total snowfall at base 272cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 5cm 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