Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 395cm Posted on Friday 23rd January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow and wind this morning up here in Shiga Kogen. Some lift disruption at a few areas - Yokoteyama, Okushiga Kogen - this morning with a few more lifts moving slower. Should all change tomorrow though with clear skies and the sun forecast. Things expected to keep cold though so come prepared. Heavy snow due mid week. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 23rd January 2015 Total snowfall at base 395cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 128cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 256cm Posted on Friday 26th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow continues to fall over Shiga Kogen and another 10-15cm on the slopes. It's very cold this morning with a northerly moderate wind blowing. Clearer skies and slightly milder conditions expected for the weekend. The sun might even make an appearance. Conditions should be great for the weekend though. Bit of a change - from today we are changing the "snow depth" number that is recorded in the report to be the one reported by Kumanoyu resort area - reason being that they seem to be the most active in updating the number each day. Previously it was taken from Maruike. The "new snowfall" will remain the generally observed number. Resort areas status with official snow depths: Okushiga Kogen: 100cm Almost all open (note: skiers only resort area) Yakebitaiyama: 130cm Almost all open Ichinose Family 100cm Most open Ichinose Yamanokami: 100cm Open Ichinose Diamond: 100cm Open Takamagahara Mammoth: 90cm Open Terakoya: 120cm Open Higashitateyama: 100cm Open Giant: 100cm Open Nishitateyama: 90cm Most open Happo Bundaraia: 100cm Open Sun Valley: 80cm Open Maruike: 80cm Open Hasuike: 80cm Open Kumanoyu: 112cm Open (note: skiers only resort area) Yokoteyama: 110cm Most open. Shibutoge now open. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 26th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 256cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 246cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 246cm Posted on Thursday 25th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fine weather conditions yesterday made for somewhat crusty snow conditions in places on the slopes, and this morning there's about 5-10cm of fresh on top of that. Intermittent snow showers forecast for today and tomorrow. From the weekend, somewhat milder weather is due for the region - it'll still be cold here and below zero of course! - with more sun than snow lined up. Happy Christmas to everyone from here in Shiga Kogen. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 25th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 246cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 236cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 348cm Posted on Saturday 17th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow, reduced visibility and a moderate wind is what sums up this morning. It was much calmer as yesterday ended, but this morning much more stormy with very limited visibility at the moment - certainly in the Maruike area where I am now but earlier on I was up at the Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama area and I couldn't see much in front of my up there either. The wind and conditions are affecting some lifts around the area. In particular most of the lifts at Okushiga Kogen mostly seem to be on hold; other than that just a few other lifts showing sings of 'waiting for conditions to improve' as I write this. Snow is forecast for throughout today and easing off by tomorrow morning. Wind too hopefully. Watch out for the cold though it's actually going to get colder as the day goes on today and should be extremely cold overnight. Wind chill! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 17th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 348cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 81cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 306cm Posted on Saturday 10th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After a calm evening yesterday, we're back to snow and winter conditions this morning in Shiga Kogen. Well we were when I got up, it has eased off again now and there's even some sun as well. I think 'changeable conditions' pretty much sums it up this morning. The forecast is for that today - maybe get some fresh snow on the ground - with more snow expected tomorrow. Better chance of heavier snow falling come tomorrow. After that once we get into next week we are looking at a good chance of a run of fine, clear days. Sun and milder conditions. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 10th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 306cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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 39cm 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 338cm Posted on Tuesday 13th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Back to normal this morning after the 3 day weekend so less people around. A cloudy start to the day with light snow still falling in some areas early on; the snow clouds are due to ease off and move out today and we might enjoy some clearer skies this afternoon. That's what we're due tomorrow as well with the next fresh cm of snow due Saturday. It should get a little milder over the next few days, though will likely remain around or under freezing point even so. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 13th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 71cm 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 333cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A good layer of new snow overnight and it's really coming down now. Heavy snow, a bit of a wind, poor visibility. Full on winter here this morning. The people still here for the last day of their long weekend may not be so happy at braving blizzard conditions, but a lot will keep us good for a while. After today it's all change again with lots of clear fine weather conditions on the forecast. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 333cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 66cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 267cm Posted on Wednesday 31st December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A dusting of new snow is about all we had this morning but it was snowing early on but... it's actually quite nice now, here in Maruike anyway. Clouds cleared a bit and some sky to see, the sun even peeking through as well. Calm before the storm perhaps as we are still being told to expect heavy snow tonight over a wide region along with a return to some extremely cold temperatures and a real mid-winter feel. There should be lots of fresh for the new year. If you plan to be here, be sure to come prepared for the conditions extra layers at hand. See you next year! Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 31st December 2014 Total snowfall at base 267cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 272cm Posted on Thursday 1st January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Happy New Year! Not much snow overnight here but nice light snow is falling heavily now giving us poor visibility on the slopes this New Year morning. It's colder too as expected though winds aren't really an issue this morning. Clearing weather conditions due from tomorrow with sun likely for the weekend and into early next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 1st January 2015 Total snowfall at base 272cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (18th December) November 2014 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 257cm reported on 16 days January 2015 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 707cm Posted on Monday 23rd March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fresh snow and cold conditions. Feels a bit like winter again. Yakebitaiyama posting a temperature of -10C. And a big change from the weather of the last few days. A few cm on the top of cars that have been here overnight and snow is continuing to fall from the skies now. Snow hopefully is going to be falling at least into tomorrow and some strong winds possible tomorrow too. Planned night floodlit skiing at Shiga Kogen resort areas: Ichinose Family: Every day until March 29th Ichinose Diamond: Every Saturday until March 28th Kumanoyu: Every Saturday until March 28t PLANNED RESORT CLOSING DATES Open until Tuesday 31st March Hasuike Kidoike Nishitateyama At least part open until Wednesday April 1st Maruike: Number 2 pair lift open until March 31st, Number 1 triple lift open until April 1st) At least part open until Sunday April 5th Bunadaira: The Bunadaira quad lift will be open until March 29th; the quad open until April 5th Giant Higashitateyama Sun Valley: The Housaka Number 3 lift will be open until March 31st At least part open until Sunday April 12th Ichinose Yamanokami: Open daily until April 5th and then open on April 11th and 12th At least part open until Wednesday May 6th Ichinose Diamond: The Diamond triple lift will be open until April 3rd. The Diamond quad lift will be open until March 31st, and then open on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and from April 25th until May 6th. Ichinose Family: The Ichinose Number 3 quad will be open until 29th March. The Ichinose Quad and Ichinose Number 2B pair lifts will be open daily until May 6th. Takamagahara Mammoth: The Takamagahara Number 3 pair lift will be open until March 31st. The Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift will be open until April 5th. The Takamagahara Quad will be open daily until April 12th, and then open on April 18th, 19th, and from April 25th until May 6th. Okushiga Kogen: The Okushiga Number 6 lift will be open until March 31st. The Okushiga Number 1 pair lift will be open until April 5th. The Okushiga Number 4 pair lift will be open until April 5th, and then on April 11th, 12th, 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 daily until April 5th; and then on April 11th, 12th and April 25th until May 6th Terakoya: Both lifts open daily until March 31st. After that, they will be open on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th Yakebitaiyama: Open until April 5th and then on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and then April 25th until May 6th The Yakebitaiyama Gondola will run until April 5th. Beyond Wednesday 6th May Kumanoyu: Kumanoyu Number 3 quad open until April 5th and then on April 11th, 12th, 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 Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 23rd March 2015 Total snowfall at base 707cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 82cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 704cm Posted on Saturday 14th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a dusting of snow overnight but clear skies this morning and the sun out from early on. Very cold though which is good and should keep conditions really good for today. Over the coming week the wider region is expecting a lot of sunshine and warmer temperatures - bring sunscreen as that spring sunshine can get strong. Temperatures going to start exploring positive numbers and down in the valley it should get especially warm. Today sees the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Nagano, the nearest station to Shiga Kogen being Iiyama. While it may not directly affect Shiga Kogen that much, the Iiyama station will certainly make this region - including Madarao, Myoko, Nozawa etc - seem easier to get to. There are different opinions as to how much of an affect it will have, I suppose we'll just have to see how things turn out. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 14th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 704cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 79cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 702cm Posted on Friday 13th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's going to be a really great day here. The sun is out and we have lots of blue skies all around, there's fresh snow on the ground... We are told to maybe expect more snow tonight which would make conditions just right for the beginning of the weekend. Once we get into next week, Spring is going to come back with a warm up on the cards for early to mid week. Before then though, a few fine days of skiing and snowboarding ahead. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 13th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 702cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 77cm 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