📷 Shiga Kogen
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Shiga Kogen
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Last Snowfall
Feb 25
1d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
2.7cm
Past 10 Days
5.8cm
14-Day Forecast
14.9cm
Snow Depth
75cm
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.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Currently, Shiga Kogen has a snow depth of 75cm, providing a solid base for skiing despite the overcast conditions. With temperatures around -7°C and light winds, it's a comfortable day on the slopes, although you'll notice only 3cm of new snow in the past week.
AI-generated summaryDepth
75cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:33 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:33 PM UTC
Freezing Level
350m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
1340m
Temp
-1.2°C
Wind
4.8km/h
Snow Depth
75cm
14-Day Forecast
13.6cm
Mid-Mountain
1824m
Temp
0.3°C
Wind
7.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
10.5cm
Summit
2307m
Temp
-7.5°C
Wind
4.8km/h
Snow Depth
75cm
14-Day Forecast
14cm
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
Fri
27
☁️
2.1°
-7.6°
Sat
28
❄️
-4°
-9.1°
0.6cm
Sun
1
☁️
-0.9°
-11.2°
Mon
2
☁️
-0.2°
-10.8°
Tue
3
❄️
-5.1°
-7.6°
7cm
Wed
4
❄️
-0.6°
-15.9°
2cm
Thu
5
☁️
-6.8°
-15.7°
Fri
6
❄️
-7.6°
-12.4°
2.4cm
Sat
7
❄️
-7.7°
-12.9°
1.4cm
Sun
8
❄️
-11.9°
-14.1°
0.7cm
Summit elevation (2307m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:33 PM UTC
276.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-6%
vs 5-Year Avg
295.4cm avg by now
+12%
vs 30-Year Avg
247.7cm avg by now
295.4cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.