📷 Shiga Kogen
Asia
Shiga Kogen
Closed for the season
Season ended May 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 9
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
26
this season
Overview
Shiga Kogen is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season as of May 6, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:04 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed May 6, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
58cm depth - adequate for most conditions.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
Freezing Level
350m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
1340m
Temp
13.8°C
Wind
7.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.5cm
Mid-Mountain
1824m
Temp
16.9°C
Wind
3.3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Summit
2307m
Temp
7.5°C
Wind
7.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
8.8cm
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
29
🌧️
9.1°
0.7°
Sat
30
☀️
12.2°
0.1°
Sun
31
☀️
13.5°
3.8°
Mon
1
☁️
15.7°
3.5°
Tue
2
🌧️
10.8°
5°
Wed
3
🌧️
7°
4.3°
Thu
4
🌧️
11°
3.7°
Fri
5
🌧️
8.4°
0.4°
Sat
6
🌧️
11.4°
0°
Sun
7
🌧️
7°
3.2°
Summit elevation (2307m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
340.5cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-16%
vs 5-Year Avg
407.5cm avg by now
+1%
vs 30-Year Avg
336.5cm avg by now
407.5cm
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.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.