Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 466cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Well, no sun yet that's for sure as clouds remain over us early this morning. Very cold too. Snow falling still too! Perhaps clearing later in the day? Some forecasts still say that we can expect clearing to an extent sometime later on in the day today. For now though, still mid-winter mode. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd February 2015 Total snowfall at base 466cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 55cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 471cm Posted on Friday 6th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Back to snow this morning, I was up at the Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama area just before and it was really coming down... couldn't see a thing. It's less so back here in the Maruike part of Shiga Kogen though a moderate wind blowing around at the moment. Snowfall not on the forecast for long today though so expect it to finish up and for some sun tomorrow. We'll be back to snow from Sunday afternoon though and through into Tuesday if the forecasts get it right. Sunday should be colder than tomorrow. Have a good weekend! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 6th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 471cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 60cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 476cm Posted on Monday 9th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We had some blowing winds overnight as well as a bit of fresh but the thing about this morning is the cold. Very cold indeed. Yakebitaiyama are reporting a temperature of -18C! And perhaps surprisingly some blue skies above and I just had to close the blinds on the window as the sun was shining through.... the slopes are looking very inviting this morning. Snowfall is expected - maybe this afternoon or tonight... For now though, wrap up well and enjoy those quiet slopes. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 9th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 476cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 65cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 498cm Posted on Wednesday 11th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It felt cold overnight but today it's going to warm up, according to the forecast. Maybe even to early March-like temperatures... It's another fine morning as well here, yesterday was a great day to be on the mountain. Good snow conditions, fantastic views. A real feel good day. Back to mid-winter before the weekend though with some decent snowfall coming. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 11th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 498cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 87cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 496cm Posted on Tuesday 10th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The very (very) cold conditions continue this morning and once again some snow overnight but some sun to start the day off. Sounds good to me that....though it is extremely cold! Anyway this morning should be superb with the cold conditions (did I mention it was cold), fresh snow and sun shining down. More sun forecast tomorrow too. The return of snow due late Thursday. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 10th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 496cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 85cm 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 501cm Posted on Friday 13th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A bit of snow overnight and a cold start to the day today. Lots more cloud as well this morning, thin and wispy in places, and we should be breaking the pattern of fine weather during the daytime over the next few days. Hopefully the moderate-heavy snowfall on the forecast will happen, without the winds please. Cold conditions and snow falling lined up for the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 13th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 501cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 90cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 611cm Posted on Friday 27th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Ah yes, it feels like February again! Got some fresh snow this morning, about 5cm or so, and it's good and fairly cold. Perhaps not the lightest driest snow ever, but heavier snow forecast for later on this afternoon too - onegai shimasu! - along with strong winds. Colder conditions as well hopefully. It's all not expected to last much into tomorrow though according to the forecasts. I believe it was raining lower down yesterday afternoon, but up here in Shiga Kogen we got some light snow slowly falling. Looking like there's some potential in the coming week as well. Perhaps March will start off well... Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 270cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yakebitaiyama: 270cm Open Ichinose Family 260cm Open Ichinose Yamanokami: 260cm Open Ichinose Diamond: 260cm Open Takamagahara Mammoth: 260cm Open Terakoya: 260cm Open Higashitateyama: 260cm Open Giant: 190cm Open Nishitateyama: 200cm Most open Happo Bundaraia: 190cm Open Sun Valley: 190cm Open Maruike: 190cm Open Hasuike: 190cm Open Kumanoyu: 250cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama & Shibutoge: 240cm Open Planned night floodlit skiing at Shiga Kogen resort areas: Sun Valley: Every Saturday until March 21st Ichinose Family: Every day until March 29th Ichinose Diamond: Every Saturday until March 28th Kumanoyu: Every Saturday until March 28th Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 27th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 611cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 200cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 571cm Posted on Monday 16th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . This morning is a real beauty. Clear blue skies. Met a family yesterday and the children were skiing for the first time. In the stormy conditions we had. I can't really blame them for the children not enjoying themselves. Unfortunately they didn't get to stay for today and experience these completely different and much more friendly conditions. The experience would probably have been so different. That first time is so important! So yes it's a beautiful day to be outside today. Cold start but the sun shining down should warm things up a bit. Next snow forecast for tomorrow night into Wednesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 16th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 571cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 160cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 606cm Posted on Friday 20th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Lots of snow this morning. Started last night and a good 30cm and I am hearing maybe up to 50cm in places! That sure is a lot and I can't remember thinking yesterday that we were on for such a dump! But hey, it's the better kind of news so I'll take it. Not due to last the day today and perhaps the sun and clearer skies tomorrow along with milder conditions. We might get to escape the rain that many regions are going to get on Sunday with it straight to snow hopefully. Colder climes again in the first part of next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 20th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 606cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 195cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 625cm Posted on Saturday 28th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Last day of February. Someone pointed out to me that there's just 1 month more left with all of Shiga Kogen areas open. Scary thought. Some areas are open until early May of course, but still...! Anyway. A good end to February with 10-20cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning around Shiga Kogen, just under 15cm outside my place. Nice and cold start to the day as well. Feels like it's clearing now, but more decent snow due tomorrow? Yes please. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 28th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 625cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 576cm Posted on Thursday 19th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some fresh snow overnight, at least a few cm or so and there was about 5cm on the top of my car to brush off. Not the best of conditions yesterday with some heavy and wet conditions so the fresh layer should help this morning. It has eased off now and there's even some blue sky to see as well up there and a bit of sunshine. Forecast is for snow though so.. bring it on please! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 19th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 576cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 165cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 633cm Posted on Monday 2nd March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Here's something novel to report. Blackout! It seems that large areas of northern Nagano have suffered a power cut this morning, including us here in Shiga Kogen. Sometime around 6am it started as far as I can tell, coming back sometime after 9am. Things seem to be getting back up as normal now but there'll likely be some late lifts this morning. I think they have to warm them up or something ;) Some sun out now as well and blue skies appearing from behind all the cloud. A moderate wind still blowing some of the snow around. Not that much snow lined up on the weekly forecast now, perhaps some snow showers here and there but more of a chance of seeing some sun I think. Fingers crossed it'll stay cold. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 2nd March 2015 Total snowfall at base 633cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 144cm reported on 20 days February 2015 snowfall 214cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 8cm 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