📷 Shiga Kogen
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Shiga Kogen
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Last Snowfall
Apr 8
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
16.5cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
19cm
Powder Days
26
this season
Resort Guide
Shiga Kogen is a large ski resort located in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan, renowned for its expansive interconnected ski area comprising 18 ski fields and over 80 kilometers of trails. The resort is situated within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, offering a scenic alpine environment and reliable powder snow throughout the season. Shiga Kogen is known for its variety of terrain suitable for all levels, extensive lift network, and direct access to hot springs and traditional Japanese accommodations, making it a distinctive destination for both skiing and cultural experiences.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
The Japan Ski Resort Bar – Located in the heart of Shiga Kogen, this cozy and welcoming bar is renowned for its extensive selection of Japanese whiskies, craft beers, and warm après-ski ambiance, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Shiga Kogen has a snow depth of 19cm, with partly cloudy skies and a mild temperature of 0°C. In the past week, only 4cm of new snow has fallen, indicating a slow period for fresh powder. As you plan your skiing, be aware that the next 14 days are expected to bring no additional snow.
AI-generated summaryDepth
58cm depth - adequate for most conditions.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:33 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 07:33 PM UTC
Freezing Level
350m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
1340m
Temp
6.5°C
Wind
0.5km/h
Snow Depth
19cm
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
1824m
Temp
4.1°C
Wind
3.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
2307m
Temp
0.2°C
Wind
0.5km/h
Snow Depth
19cm
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2307m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
13
☁️
8°
-1.9°
Tue
14
🌧️
8.4°
-2.2°
Wed
15
🌧️
4°
-1.7°
Thu
16
🌧️
-0.8°
-5.8°
Fri
17
☁️
7.8°
-6°
Sat
18
☁️
8.2°
-4.5°
Sun
19
☁️
4.1°
-3.5°
Mon
20
🌤️
11.6°
-2.7°
Tue
21
🌧️
8°
-2.8°
Wed
22
☁️
7.6°
-4.7°
Summit elevation (2307m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:33 PM UTC
332.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-16%
vs 5-Year Avg
394.3cm avg by now
+2%
vs 30-Year Avg
327.4cm avg by now
394.3cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating an upward trend in recent snowfall. The most recent season, however, recorded snowfall at 83% of the 5-year average, marking a notable decrease compared to recent years, though it remains slightly above the long-term average at 101%. This suggests increased variability in recent seasons, with the current year representing a short-term anomaly of lower snowfall within an overall period of elevated totals.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.