Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 744cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Mid winter style conditions remain this morning with a lot of new snow - one of the bigger amounts of the season actually... over 30cm. Wow. Can you believe we are nearly at the end of March. Excellent. From tomorrow, the skies should be clearer; the temperatures should be warmer; and we'll start to get reminded that it is actually spring right now. For now though it should be an excellent morning. 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 28th 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 Wednesday 25th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 744cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 751cm Posted on Wednesday 8th April 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . 5-10cm of fresh snow! Yes, it's good news this morning. After a run of warmer conditions and some rain, yesterday got colder and snow started falling from the evening leaving us with 5-10cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning. There was 7cm of snow on my car and it felt great to have to wipe it all off. Still snowing now too, lightly. Not enough to hide the icy conditions underneath of course, but... I'll take it! We might get some more cm as well before the day ends. Tomorrow the clouds should ease off and then before the weekend it will probably start to get a bit warmer once again. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 8th April 2015 Total snowfall at base 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 7cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 712cm Posted on Tuesday 24th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A bit more snow this morning as the cold and wintery conditions continue - and should for the day today. Tomorrow is when it should start easing off and clearing up, with sun likely by the end of the week. Not deep of course but still good to have a nice fresh layer. Shiga Kogen Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 24th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 712cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 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 87cm 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 267cm Posted on Thursday 21st January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday saw the heaviest snow storm of the season so far, it was really coming down and blowing around lunchtime. Definitely better to be inside than out just then if you ask me! Since my report yesterday, there has been another 32cm of snowfall round my place and no doubt more in places higher up. Light snow was falling still earlier on but there's actually a few breaks in the clouds now and the feeling is it might even clear up somewhat though forecasts do say that the snow clouds should not be too far away over the coming days. In fact, we have more heavy snow due at the weekend. Stormy conditions aside, the last few days has been excellent in terms of the snow we have seen fall. Conditions should be fantastic out there this morning, can't wait to get out myself. No doubt that almost everywhere should now be open though some resorts are taking their time in updating their information. A personal check seems to be required! Hope you can get to enjoy it. Of course remember to take good care out there and don't get carried away. Keep your head on, as they say. (Higashidateyama still have their official snow depth at 20cm! Believe me, more than that fell just during the day yesterday!) Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 21st January 2016 Total snowfall at base 267cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 155cm 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 191cm Posted on Monday 18th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Real storm conditions this morning here in Shiga Kogen. 28cm outside my base here in the place where I always take my measurements. It's windy out there and the wind is blowing the snow around and so there's more in some places and less in others. Lifts are definitely going to be affected this morning - in fact it looks like at the moment pretty much all lifts are on hold - but with these conditions I can't imagine actually wanting to be out there in them myself! I think I will wait until the storm passes to enjoy the new snow. The official snow depths have for the most part hardly budged so just ignore them for the moment and think of that lovely new fresh snow that has fallen - and is continuing to fall. The snow and wind is expected to continue over the next few days though perhaps some easing off from time to time allowing some places to part open. By the end of the week though if this all continues as per forecast, we're going to be enjoying some great conditions and be fully open - at last! Here's to lots of snowfall. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 18th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 191cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 215cm Posted on Tuesday 19th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . There's some sunshine this morning but it should only be a temporary break from the snow as we have heavy snowfall forecast and expected tonight and through tomorrow. Looks like it could be lots. Kind of wet snow yesterday even though we got quite a lot of it of course - not top season Shiga Kogen quality - but we'll take it. Tonight should see the lighter kind falling (though falling 'heavier' of course). We all expect! We should be finding most lifts and courses now open and with the snow due by tomorrow as well I would have thought that by the coming weekend we can finally call it as 'all open', or certainly close to. Some of the official snow depth numbers are a bit ridiculous considering the snowfall over the last day or so. But anyway, it's the fresh layer that really matters. Very fine morning and maybe afternoon on the cards before the snow clouds move back in. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 19th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 215cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 103cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 235cm Posted on Wednesday 20th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's stormy again here in Shiga Kogen with more snow once again. Strong winds have blown it all around but on average I would say about 20cm of fresh.... and it is really coming down now as I sit here writing this. Great stuff. Not the kind of weather where I want to venture out on the slopes as it's heavy snow and gusty winds. It does look like some lifts are open with others on hold due to the conditions. The last three days though has seen lots of snow fall and was just what we all needed. More numbers expected to add up before tomorrow and then regular snow through until Sunday when heavy snow is again on the forecast. This is more like it! Once the storm clears conditions should be really great. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 20th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 235cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 123cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 271cm Posted on Sunday 24th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Heavy snow! Not much earlier on as it has only really taken hold this morning, but it's really falling quite heavily now and there's a wind as well so it feels very cold outside. Storm like conditions just at the moment. Snow should ease off tomorrow and then we are due a few days of potentially clearer skies - a great time to be here if you can! In the meantime, lots of snowfall today please let's get as much in as possible... Take care if you are out on the slopes though, visibility is generally limited and in some places very poor - be sure you know where you are going. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 24th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 271cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 159cm 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 295cm Posted on Monday 25th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Lots more fresh snowfall this morning to report to you... good quality stuff too. It is still falling now this morning so continues to pile up. The official snow depths as often is the case seem very... not enough! Let's look at the forecast: Clearer skies expected tomorrow and perhaps Wednesday and into Thursday too. It will not be quite as cold as it has been but fingers crossed still remain very cold. We should be back to snow into Thursday and heavy snow is currently on the forecast for Friday night and Saturday. The last week or so with the regular and often decent snowfall has really changed things. All good. :) Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 25th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 295cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 183cm 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 331cm Posted on Sunday 7th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen and I'm happy to report just over 8cm of snow round the back of my place and I hear resorts reporting 10-15cm on the slopes as well early on. Nice. Would be great if we could get into the pattern of getting that and more on most days, but there you go. We'll take what we are given. It is continuing to snow now though visibility here in the Maruike area anyway remains fairly decent considering it's still coming down. I even saw some blue sky over by Ichinose a little earlier. Light snow seems to be what the forecasts are telling us to expect today. As for tomorrow, I think there's a chance of sunny skies before we get more snow from Tuesday. Looks like it might be strong winds as well around Tuesday and Wednesday along with particularly cold temperatures. Bring it all on, I say. For this morning though the overnight (modest) refill should be fun to play on. Hope to see some of you out there. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 7th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 331cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 February 2016 snowfall 15cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 337cm Posted on Monday 8th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fine weather since yesterday afternoon here in Shiga Kogen and this morning starts with clear skies and sunshine. Still since my report yesterday there was new snow falling and so that's the 'new snowfall' that appears in the report this morning. Today will probably be fine for the whole of the day but we'll be back to snowfall tomorrow. Tomorrow night is supposed to be the peak of this particular delivery of snow, so let's hope there's a lot. You may have noticed on the forecast talk of rain on Saturday. It does look like large parts of the region at least are going to be experiencing unseasonably warm conditions. We really do want to avoid that (obviously) so all offerings to the snow gods should be submitted now! Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 8th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 February 2016 snowfall 21cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 323cm Posted on Saturday 6th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After the relatively fine weather over the last few days, light snow has started to fall here this morning and just a cm of so on the ground so far. Snow is forecast for today of course and tonight too - possibly getting heavier later in the day - though it probably won't last long into tomorrow. After some clearer skies, more snow is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Not much else to report really this morning - it's looking quite busy out there this morning. Until tomorrow when I hope to bring news of fresh snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 6th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 323cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 February 2016 snowfall 7cm 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