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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 638cm Posted on Wednesday 4th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Very strong winds overnight with a bit of snow to show this morning. Luckily the wind has calmed down and things are in the process of changing - it's clearing up. Maybe a bit more snow by tomorrow but beyond that it's looking like clearer weather conditions may win out. Fingers crossed temperatures will remain low. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 4th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 638cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 13cm 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 756cm Posted on Friday 17th April 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . There has been some snow since my last report. Yes, 5-10cm of fresh snow in places! I will note that in todays report, but please note that it was from the day before yesterday and that night. The clouds had cleared by yesterday early morning though leaving us with nice blue skies. It was sunny again this morning and quite mild, and there's was more cloud around. It has quickly got more cloudy this morning. We might even get a bit more snow. Tomorrow should be warm and sunny and perhaps more of that on Sunday too before we have rain forecast for Monday. Some news this morning about the opening of the section of Route 292 that connects Shiga Kogen with Gunma Prefecture. It gets buried in large amounts of snow during the winter months of course and earlier this month diggers were out there starting to carve out the road. They plan to have that section of road open from 10am on Friday 24th April, so a week from today. Once that is open, you can get to Shiga Kogen from the south via Kusatsu. Also makes for a great ride as well with impressive snow walls as well as beautiful scenery. RESORT AREAS THAT REMAIN OPEN & PLANNED CLOSING DATES Please note that some areas are open weekends but closed on weekdays as noted below. Ichinose Diamond: The Diamond quad lift will be open on April 18th, 19th and from April 25th until May 6th. Ichinose Family: The Ichinose Quad and Ichinose Number 2B pair lifts will be open daily until May 6th. Takamagahara Mammoth: The Takamagahara Quad will be open on April 18th, 19th, and from April 25th until May 6th. Okushiga Kogen: The Okushiga Number 4 pair lift will be open on April 18th, 19th and from April 25th until May 6th. The Okushiga Number 2 pair lift and Okushiga Number 3 pair lift and Gondola will all be open daily until May 6th. Tannenomori Okujo: Open April 25th until May 6th Terakoya: Open on April 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th Yakebitaiyama: Open on April 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th Kumanoyu: Kumanoyu Number 3 quad open on April 18th, 19th and April 25th until May 6th Kumanoyu Number 1 and 2 pair lifts open until May 6th and beyond Yokoteyama-Shibutoge: Probably open until at least the end of May and possibly beyond Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 17th April 2015 Total snowfall at base 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 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 119cm reported on 12 days April 2015 snowfall 12cm 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 16cm Posted on Friday 4th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I'm pleased to be able to report the first real decent snowfall of the season here in Shiga Kogen. It was raining until last night but we can soon forget that as there is now up to 10cm on the ground in places now and with snow still coming down now and - fingers crossed - for the rest of today and into tomorrow. There's clearer weather on the forecast beyond tomorrow so this isn't a prolonged storm by the looks. However if there's enough deposited today, we can expect more lifts to be operating come tomorrow. As things stand it's still just a small part of Kumanoyu open. I'll do my best to bring you any and all news in my report tomorrow morning. Resort areas that are currently open: The Kumanoyu area has its Number 2 pair lifts operating and the 600m Number 2 beginner course open. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 4th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 16cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (4th December) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 9cm 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 411cm Posted on Saturday 31st January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Light snow has been falling this morning but heavier snow is forecast for later in the day today along with potentially strong northerly winds. Hopefully not strong enough to affect the lifts but a real possibility. We seem to be ok for the moment though. We could do with a large amount of fresh snow to really give us a complete refresh. Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 240cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yakebitaiyama: 200cm Open Ichinose Family 220cm Open Ichinose Yamanokami: 220cm Open Ichinose Diamond: 220cm Open Takamagahara Mammoth: 180cm Open Terakoya: 200cm Open Higashitateyama: 200cm Open Giant: 160cm Open Nishitateyama: 180cm Most open Happo Bundaraia: 160cm Open Sun Valley: 150cm Open Maruike: 150cm Open Hasuike: 150cm Open Kumanoyu: 185cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama & Shibutoge: 185cm 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 Yakebitaiyama: Every Saturday until February 21st Kumanoyu: Every Saturday until March 28th Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 31st January 2015 Total snowfall at base 411cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 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 404cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After the warmer climes of yesterday - when we avoided the rain that lots of areas got, it was snowing here in Kumanoyu where I was for the day - it's much colder this morning. It might have snowed yesterday and overnight but not much in terms of cm. Light snow still falling and a light wind (stronger in some exposed areas I suspect), but generally we're expecting cloudy conditions with just sometimes snow showers today, and a bit of sun tomorrow. Importantly it should be keeping cold this time and then dip further once we get into the weekend which at the moment is forecast to be generally snowy conditions again. Generally quite hard conditions out there yesterday, so a decent fresh layer of soft is what we would like. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 404cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 137cm reported on 18 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