Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 423cm Posted on Wednesday 17th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow! Back to snow this morning and it's coming down heavily right now - at this rate it'll quickly build up. It only started this morning but there's already 5cm outside my place which is very encouraging. :) Snow forecast for the day with clearer skies once again tomorrow. After that, the next snowfall is forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Come on, bring it on! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 17th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 423cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 107cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 501cm Posted on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday the snow clouds cleared up somewhat and we were left with a fine afternoon. This morning we have enjoyed one of those 'it's fine but snowing at the same time' kind of situation. Light snow is falling but there's quite a lot of blue sky up there and visibility is good. Keeping cold. It's a good morning to be out on the slopes. Let's take a look at the forecast. I'm afraid there's not much on there that shows potential for any significant snowfall, or indeed much at all. Over the next few days it's going to be more a case of sunshine and clearer skies if the forecasts are right. And also warmer conditions over the weekend. Down in the valleys it's really going to warm up but up here we should avoid the worst of that, but it'll still be mild. Hopefully not warming up too much. Today and tomorrow should be good though. Hope you can enjoy it. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 2nd March 2016 Total snowfall at base 501cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 38cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 518cm Posted on Saturday 12th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A bit more snow to report since yesterday morning and light snow falling early morning. It's remaining cold too which is good for the snow conditions so things are relatively pretty decent at the moment for the start of the weekend. (Obviously I'd prefer 40cm of deep fresh...!) There's some blue sky to be seen here and there at the moment so perhaps it's going to clear up during the day. Or will there be more snow to come? Still some there on the forecast for today and especially tomorrow night as well, so we may not have seen the last of it for the moment. As we get into next week especially around Wednesday we can expect some warmer conditions to arrive. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 12th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 518cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 55cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 511cm Posted on Thursday 10th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen where it still feels fairly wintery and there is 10cm of fresh snow to report since my report yesterday which should freshen things up a bit but remember there'll be that icy layer beneath the thin layer of new snow. It has been quite cold as well this morning. At the moment there's clouds and there is some sunshine in places. Any more snow due? Yes, it's still there on that forecast so we can hope for some more fresh on the way over the next few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 10th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 511cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 48cm 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 516cm Posted on Friday 11th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. And guess what... fresh snow! There's 5cm outside my place but I am hearing up to 10cm in some other places. So a fairly decent layer to give us some fun this morning and the sun has been out early on as well so early risers should be enjoying themselves this morning. It is forecast to get more cloudy during the middle of the day though and we might get some more snow falling before my report tomorrow morning. And tomorrow too. Yes, please! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 11th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 516cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 53cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 299cm Posted on Friday 29th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday was a very fine day with blue skies to enjoy and nice cold conditions. It's warmer this morning with some resorts even reporting temperatures in low positive numbers. Snow is falling this morning, but it's coming from the south and with the milder temperature is on the heavier and wet side, so not top grade Shiga Kogen quality really. Still, I'll take 4cm of this kind of snow than none (or rain, heaven forbid!). The forecast still tells us to expect heavy snow tonight with it easing off tomorrow morning... There's a generally foggy kind of feel to things here in Maruike just at the moment and visibility is poor. This season really is proving to be an odd one by all accounts - in most regions of Japan too, not just this part of northern Nagano. Generally difficult to read and know what's going to happen next. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season goes. Obviously we still have less snow than usual so unless that builds up significantly in February, resorts are going to be struggling to remain open as long as they want to this year. Let's hope that February comes out and brings us the goods. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 29th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 299cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (18th January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 315cm Posted on Saturday 30th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just to keep the 'odd season' theme going, yesterday we got some... rain/sleet... falling here in Shiga Kogen. Oh dear. Luckily by evening it was snow once again and this morning there's a nice new layer of it to help us quickly forget and be happy. It's on the heavier side once again but a decent new layer is a decent new layer and adds to that base - all important stuff. It's colder this morning I'm happy to report too and temperatures should be continuing to drop back to where they should be over the next few days. Good. Next snow? Perhaps tomorrow night into Monday. Should be colder too, so perhaps the snow will be of the lighter and fluffier variety. Anyway, I'm off out to enjoy myself. Hope you can too. Until tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 30th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 315cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (18th January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 203cm reported on 17 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 316cm Posted on Sunday 31st January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday was a relatively 'warm' one (for Shiga Kogen) with lots of fog around at times. By evening time it was colder and clearer but... it just... doesn't feel like late January weather. Hard to believe that come tomorrow we are already into February. Earlier on this morning snow was falling and there's a cm or two around base areas and it is colder. It has gradually been clearing but having said that, light snow is still falling right now here in Maruike area.... but the sun is shining down as well! It looks and feels like it might clear up, but who knows. The forecast says that snow clouds might be with us today and tomorrow to be followed by clearer weather around Tuesday and Wednesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 31st January 2016 Total snowfall at base 316cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (18th January) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 408cm Posted on Thursday 11th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's the calm after the storm this morning here in Shiga Kogen. With another 25+cm of snow to report since yesterday, it's a close to perfect morning to be strapping on the board(s). What more can I say? (Other than once again the snow depths at the resorts aren't budging much. Just ignore that!) Oh yes the other thing is about the forecast which I mentioned yesterday. It's still looking like we might get some rain up here even on Saturday but hopefully it will be turning into snow on Sunday. One of those times when we just want the forecast to be wrong. I'll let you know. In the meantime, a fine day to be here today - and lots of people coming up to enjoy the holiday (it's a national holiday). Official snow depths at Shiga Kogen resort areas: Sun Valley 70cm Nighta on Saturdays until 19th March (7pm-9pm) Maruike 70cm Hasuike 60cm Giant 100cm Higashitateyama 100cm Bunadaira 100cm Takamagahara Mammoth 120cm Nishitateyama 100cm Tannenomori Okojo 120cm Ichinose Family 120cm Nighta daily until 27th March (6:30pm-9pm) Terakoya 120cm Ichinose Diamond 120cm Nighta on Saturdays until 26th March (6:30pm-9pm) Ichinose Yamanokami 120cm Yakebitaiyama 150cm Nighta on Saturdays until 12th March (6pm-8pm) Okushiga Kogen 140cm Kumanoyu 100cm Nighta on Saturdays until 26th March (6:30pm-9pm) Also on 12th February and 20th March Yokoteyama & Shibutoge 110cm Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 11th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 408cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 92cm 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 45cm Snowfall at base this season 382cm Posted on Wednesday 10th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's difficult to put a number on things this morning but my best attempt measuring in a few places is.... 45cm of fresh snowfall. Whatever the numbers, basically we have had a heavy load of snow delivered to Shiga Kogen since yesterday and it's still falling now. This is the kind of deep snow that really livens things up and is of course extremely welcome to see. Yey! And suddenly (or perhaps not so suddenly, but glaringly) the official snow depths at a few places at least seem rather under-reported. Anyway, fine times. Lets hope we can avoid the nasty looking rain that most places are due for on Saturday - and maybe even up here as well. It wouldn't be fair to get all this lovely snowfall and then get rained on. Tomorrow the sun will probably be out which should make it an excellent choice of day to be skiing or snowboarding. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 10th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 382cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 66cm 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 541cm Posted on Tuesday 15th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing! And some of the resort areas reporting 20cm of fresh as well. And oddly there's a bit of sunshine coming through my window at the moment. Hold on, no, it's gone. Back to grey cloud cover and the snow falling... Yes, it is a good morning. I mentioned a brief glimpse of the sun - the forecast does actually tell us to expect some of that later on today and so perhaps it's the first signs of clearing conditions. A friend mentioned to me last night, we have just half a month left of 'the full mountain' (ie. all of the resort areas) being open - come April some areas will be closed, though of course some resort areas plan to open right through into May. Most of the resorts don't seem to have adjusted their official snow depth numbers, but that's par for the course! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 15th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 541cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 78cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 523cm Posted on Monday 14th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yuki! Yes, it's snowing this morning here in Shiga Kogen. And we always like that. Only silly people wouldn't like that. I'm calling it at 5cm so far and it is still falling. Pretty decent snow as well... great to see it and no doubt even greater to get out and slide down on it. Snow is due for the day today and tonight as well and so I am hoping that tomorrow I will also be able to bring further snow news. The snow clouds will probably finish up sometime tomorrow and then after that sunny weather is forecast around Wednesday and Thursday, when it will also get a bit warmer. It's keeping cold today though so I am going to get out there and enjoy it. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 14th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 523cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 7cm reported on 3 days December 2015 snowfall 105cm reported on 17 days January 2016 snowfall 204cm reported on 18 days February 2016 snowfall 147cm reported on 15 days March 2016 snowfall 60cm 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