Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 620cm Posted on Friday 14th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday, it rained. Not nice and obviously not good for the snow out there on the slopes. The much better news is that today it is snowing. Not the lightest or driest snow, as temperatures remain relatively mild (though still in the negatives), but it is actually falling quite heavily at the moment and a wind blowing around as well. Here's to a nice new layer to cover up the icy snow underneath. Clearer skies are forecast for tomorrow. Look for a warmup as we enter the new week and a sunny start to the week. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 14th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 620cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 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 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 615cm Posted on Tuesday 11th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After that stormy day yesterday and perhaps around 20cm of fresh snow (the wind was blowing it about big time so one number is difficult - but a good new later on the runs) this morning we have blue skies and sun over Shiga Kogen. More sun and clearer skies likely tomorrow too, with things warming up a bit. Then back to snow around Thursday. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 11th March 2014 Total snowfall at base 615cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 73cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 655cm Posted on Monday 31st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We got rained on yesterday, but... it turned into snow for a while and there's just a thin layer to show for it and snow on the roads. It is still snowing lightly too, but feels like it is going to ease off and indeed the forecast has us down for some sunny conditions later today and tomorrow too. It's the last day of the season for a number of resort areas and lifts today as noted below. Maruike: Until 31st March Hasuike: Until 31st March Nishitateyama: Until 31st March Higashitateyama: Until 31st March Sun Valley: Number 2 lift - closed Number 3 lift - until 31st March Number 1 lift - until 6th April Tannenomori: Number 8 quad lift - until 3rd April and then 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th April; 26th April until 6th May Giant: Until 6th April Happo Bunadaira: Bunadaira quad - until 31st March Happo quad - until 6th April Ichinose Diamond: Diamond triple lift - until 4th April Diamond quad lift - until 6th April; then on weekends and 26th April until 6th May. Connecting - until 31st March Ichinose Family: Ichinose Number 2 Pair A - until 31st March Ichinose Number 3 quad - until 31st March Ichinose Number 2 Pair B - until 6th May Ichinose quad - until 6th May Ichinose Yamanokami: Until 6th April and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Terakoya: Quad lift - until 31st March and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Pair lift - until 31st March and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Mammoth: Number 3 pair lift - until 31st March Quad lift - until 6th April and then weekends and 26th April until 6th May Triple lift - until 6th April and then weekdays until 25th April; and then 3rd-6th May Kidoike: Until 31st March Okushiga Kogen: Number 6 pair lift - until 30th March Number 1 pair lift - until 6th April Number 4 pair lift - until 6th April and then 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 and 3 pair lifts - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Yakebitaiyama, Yokoteyama and Kumanoyu are yet to announce details. Yokoteyama is usually able to remain open until late May. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 31st March 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 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 Thursday 10th April 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . As yesterday, fine weather conditions this morning in Shiga Kogen though it's more hazy than clear blue skies. Forecasts say that later today clouds will move in and there's a good chance of rain/sleet/snow (they can't make their mind up) but things look clearer tomorrow onwards through into next week with clear and sunny conditions very likely. It's not going to warm up that much over the weekend but it should be fine spring conditions if you want to get in some last runs of the season. Tannenomori: Number 8 quad lift - 12th, 13th April; 26th April until 6th May Ichinose Diamond: Diamond quad lift - weekends only and 26th April until 6th May. Ichinose Family: Ichinose Number 2 Pair B - until 6th May Ichinose quad - until 6th May Ichinose Yamanokami: Weekends only and 26th April until 6th May Terakoya: Quad lift - weekends and 26th April until 6th May Pair lift - weekends and 26th April until 6th May Mammoth: Quad lift - weekends only and 26th April until 6th May Triple lift - weekdays until 25th April; and then 3rd-6th May Yakebitaiyama: Number 2 Gondola - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 high speed - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 4 romance - when number 2 gondola is resting Okushiga Kogen: Number 4 pair lift - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 and 3 pair lifts - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Kumanoyu: Number 3 quad - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May Number 2 pair - 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 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 Thursday 10th 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 50cm Snowfall at base this season 190cm Posted on Thursday 18th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Loads of snow at the moment as this winter storm continues to deliver. Not the nicest of conditions out but once it passes things should be brilliant... Clouds and snow eased somewhat just now, but snow is forecast to continue falling throughout the day today. For those here tomorrow, a sunny day possible? Resorts seem to be adding 30cm to the snow depth this morning (or none in the case of Okushiga Kogen!) - there's more than that fallen, quite a lot more in places. Some lifts affected by the wind - Okushiga Kogen do not seem to be moving any lifts at all as of 10am - and there might be more disruption due to the wind. Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 50cm (don't think so!) Part open Yakebitaiyama: 80cm Part open Ichinose Family 90cm Part open Ichinose Yamanokami: 90cm Part open Ichinose Diamond: 90cm Part open Takamagahara Mammoth: 90cm 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: 100cm Almost all open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama: 100cm Most open now. Shibutoge not yet open. ---------------------- Planned night floodlit skiing at Shiga Kogen resort areas this season: Sun Valley: December 20th, 29th-30th; January 1st-2nd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd to March 21st Maruike: December 29th-31st; January 1st-3rd, 10th, 11th Takamagahara Mammoth: December 20th-22nd, 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd Ichinose Family: Every day from December 20th until March 29th Ichinose Diamond: December 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd until March 28th Yakebitaiyama: December 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd until February 21st Kumanoyu: December 20th-23rd, 27th-31st; January 1st-3rd; Every Saturday from January 3rd until March 28th Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 18th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 190cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 180cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 140cm Posted on Wednesday 17th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing heavily in Shiga Kogen this morning as we expected. With wind blowing the light snow around it's difficult to put a number on it, but I'm going to go with 30cm and counting this morning. Some heroic under-reporting from the resorts with some adding 0-5cm to their snow depths. Regular readers will know how that frustrates your friendly reporter! I just don't get it. I'd be shouting out about it as much as I could if I were in the ski resorts shoes. But there you go, it seems unlikely that it will change. Well anyway, conditions should be pretty deep out there this morning. With wind and poor visibility though, it's only for the brave! A few resorts seeing lifts affected by the wind but for the moment things seem to be almost open as planned. As I have said more of Shiga Kogen plans to open from this coming Saturday and this storm will have moved on well before then. Might even get clear and sunny on Friday which would be great. OK so snow and wind forecast to continue all today and tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 17th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 140cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (14th and 17th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 130cm 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 110cm Posted on Monday 15th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . 10cm or so of new snowfall overnight and it is still falling. A quite strong wind blowing around as well just now. Local forecasts are for the snow clouds to ease this afternoon, but they'll be back tomorrow with good snowfall but strong winds lined up for Wednesday and Thursday. Lots more of Shiga Kogen should be open from Saturday... almost fully open perhaps? If we get the snow we expect this week I think there's a decent chance. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 15th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 110cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (14th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 100cm 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 231cm Posted on Sunday 21st December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Strong winds during the day yesterday affecting some lifts. No snow earlier - just cloud and gas - but it has started snowing again now (actually quite heavily in the last few minutes) and fingers crossed we're on for a few days of snowfall that will bring new cm to the area. Poor visibility in places this morning. Yesterday was the first evening of the season when the floodlights were on and some lifts moving. Good to see nighta back! Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 70cm Most open, more open from today (note: skiers only resort area) Yakebitaiyama: 100cm Most open Ichinose Family 90cm Most open Ichinose Yamanokami: 90cm Open Ichinose Diamond: 90cm Part open Takamagahara Mammoth: 90cm Open Terakoya: 110cm Open Higashitateyama: 90cm Open Giant: 80cm Open Nishitateyama: 90cm Most open Happo Bundaraia: 90cm Open Sun Valley: 60cm Open Maruike: 60cm Open Hasuike: 60cm Open Kumanoyu: 110cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama: 110cm Most open. Shibutoge area not yet open. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 21st December 2014 Total snowfall at base 231cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 221cm 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 236cm Posted on Tuesday 23rd December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Quite a strong northerly wind in areas this morning blowing around the snow that is continuing to fall. It's a bit calmer down here in the Maruike part of Shiga Kogen but still snow falling. Very cold too. Seems quite busy today, and I just remembered a good reason why... it's a national holiday today. The Shibutoge area of Shiga Kogen - the far southern area, connected with Yokoteyama and run by the same folk - is now open. Clearer skies are forecast for tomorrow with a good chance of snow falling on Christmas Day. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 23rd December 2014 Total snowfall at base 236cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 226cm 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 40cm Snowfall at base this season 230cm Posted on Friday 19th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . More snow overnight and it's calmer this morning. Lovely conditions in fact. Not only lots of fresh snow for us to play in, but also the sun is out this morning. Keeping cold hopefully for the day. Expected to get a bit warmer tomorrow but possibly windy as well. But we may get more sun to enjoy as well. Snow clouds are forecast to be back in the evening (tomorrow) and snowfall for Sunday. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 19th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 230cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 220cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 266cm Posted on Saturday 27th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's still snowing. Early on this morning it's rather dark looking clouds and snow coming down quite heavily here in the Maruike area of Shiga Kogen. A moderate wind as well blowing it out. A very wintery scene as people start to head out to the lifts. Yakebitaiyama resort area is posting a temperature of -14! It's actually still forecast to clear up today - it just doesn't feel like that now with the conditions early on. Tomorrow should start off fine and it will be warmer than today (which won't be difficult!) Brave the weather though and the rewards are out there on the ski slopes. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 27th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 266cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 256cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 292cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Nice weather yesterday, snow overnight and it seems the clouds are clearing again this morning with some blue sky opening up in places and the sun shining through. Still cloudy and poorer visibility in some places, but maybe it's going to start clearing in all of the areas. That is what the forecast tells us is set to happen anyway, followed by sun tomorrow and Monday. There's a fairly strong northerly wind though this morning. The wind has been affecting parts of Yokoteyama and Yakebitaiyama (Number 2 Gondola) - the Moving Sidewalk at Ichinose Diamond is not moving as well by the looks. It's another very cold morning in Shiga Kogen. Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 130cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yakebitaiyama: 150cm Open apart from Expert Course Ichinose Family 140cm Open apart from Perfecter Course Ichinose Yamanokami: 140cm Open Ichinose Diamond: 140cm Open Takamagahara Mammoth: 140cm Open Terakoya: 150cm Open Higashitateyama: 100cm Open Giant: 140cm Open Nishitateyama: 140cm Most open Happo Bundaraia: 140cm Open Sun Valley: 110cm Open Maruike: 110cm Open Hasuike: 110cm Open Kumanoyu: 145cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama & Shibutoge: 150cm Open except for Jumbo Course. Planned night floodlit skiing at Shiga Kogen resort areas this season: Sun Valley: January 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd to March 21st Maruike: January 1st-3rd, 10th, 11th Takamagahara Mammoth: January 1st-3rd Ichinose Family: Every day until March 29th Ichinose Diamond: January 1st-3rd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd until March 28th Yakebitaiyama: January 1st-3rd, 11th; Every Saturday from January 3rd until February 21st Kumanoyu: January 1st-3rd; Every Saturday from January 3rd until March 28th Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 3rd January 2015 Total snowfall at base 292cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 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 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