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Forecast today: Clear skies
- Max temp: 8.1 °c
- Min temp: -1.4 °c
Other Japanese resorts may attract more foreign visitors, but if you're looking for one base from which to explore numerous resorts, then Shiga Kogen is a great option.
It is also very well placed to combine with a trip to either Hakuba or Nozawa Onsen. Snowfall is plentiful, the lift system is good and there’s great variety of groomed terrain – plus when there’s fresh powder there is some great terrain on offer. Many of the smaller areas are linked and as all are covered by one lift pass, this gives you a great opportunity to travel and move big distances from peak to peak.
There are lots of base options to choose from, with everything from traditional family-run ryokan to big, western-style hotels. Most have great onsen facilities and of course the food is an attraction – expect steaming hot bowls of ramen washed down with glasses of hot, local sake.
Resort website: shigakogen-ski.or.jp/english/
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Shiga Kogen PDFTop (2050m)
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| Weather |  Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Clear skies |  Light drizzle |
Freezing drizzle |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |  Broken clouds |
 Snow grains |
Occasional snow | Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Snow grains |
Occasional snow |
Snow shower | Rain and snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow |
Broken clouds | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.2 cm | 3.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 3.4 cm | 2.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 6.2°c | 4.6°c | -2.8°c | 5.3°c | 2.8°c | -1.9°c | 1.2°c | -0.1°c | -5.5°c | 3.5°c | 2°c | -3.8°c | 4.9°c | 3.5°c | -1.4°c | -2.9°c | -4.5°c | -8.7°c | 1°c | 0.6°c | -1.2°c | 3°c | 1.2°c | -2.4°c | -1.2°c | -2.6°c | -6.4°c | -0.5°c | -1.2°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.9°c | -2.8°c | -3.4°c | 2.8°c | -1.9°c | -4.4°c | -1.7°c | -5.6°c | -5.9°c | -0.4°c | -4.1°c | -4.2°c | 1.5°c | -1.4°c | -3.5°c | -4.5°c | -8.9°c | -8.9°c | -3.1°c | -3.2°c | -2.9°c | 1.2°c | -2.4°c | -3.6°c | -2.6°c | -6.4°c | -6.9°c | -3.2°c | -6.4°c | -6.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.9°c | 1.2°c | -6.3°c | -0.9°c | -1.5°c | -5.8°c | -1.7°c | -3°c | -5.5°c | -0.4°c | -1.7°c | -4.1°c | -2°c | -1°c | -6.3°c | -9°c | -9.2°c | -8.9°c | -6.9°c | -3.7°c | -8°c | -1.5°c | -3.1°c | -7.6°c | -7°c | -8.1°c | -11.7°c | -7°c | -5.1°c | -10.7°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.2°c | 4.6°c | -2.8°c |
| Min temp | 1.9°c | -2.8°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.9°c | 1.2°c | -6.3°c |
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| Weather | Light drizzle |
Freezing drizzle |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 5.3°c | 2.8°c | -1.9°c |
| Min temp | 2.8°c | -1.9°c | -4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.9°c | -1.5°c | -5.8°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 1.2°c | -0.1°c | -5.5°c |
| Min temp | -1.7°c | -5.6°c | -5.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.7°c | -3°c | -5.5°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.5°c | 2°c | -3.8°c |
| Min temp | -0.4°c | -4.1°c | -4.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.4°c | -1.7°c | -4.1°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | 4.9°c | 3.5°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.5°c | -1.4°c | -3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -2°c | -1°c | -6.3°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -2.9°c | -4.5°c | -8.7°c |
| Min temp | -4.5°c | -8.9°c | -8.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | -9.2°c | -8.9°c |
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| Weather | Snow grains |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 1.2 cm | 3.4 cm |
| Max temp | 1°c | 0.6°c | -1.2°c |
| Min temp | -3.1°c | -3.2°c | -2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.9°c | -3.7°c | -8°c |
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| Weather | Rain and snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 3.4 cm | 2.4 cm |
| Max temp | 3°c | 1.2°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.2°c | -2.4°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.5°c | -3.1°c | -7.6°c |
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| Weather | Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.8 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | -1.2°c | -2.6°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.6°c | -6.4°c | -6.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7°c | -8.1°c | -11.7°c |
Resort (1488m)
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Rather cloudy |
Broken clouds | Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Broken clouds |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Snow grains |
Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Occasional snow |
Light snow |  Rain shower |
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Light snow | Occasional snow |
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| Max temp | 8.1°c | 6.2°c | -0.9°c | 8.8°c | 6.5°c | 0.1°c | 2.6°c | 0.9°c | -3.9°c | 4.8°c | 3.1°c | -2.3°c | 6.6°c | 5.2°c | 0.1°c | -2.3°c | -4.1°c | -6.4°c | 0.6°c | -0.5°c | -1.4°c | 5.4°c | 3.9°c | 0°c | 1.1°c | -0.5°c | -3.1°c | 1.8°c | 0.6°c | -3.2°c |
| Min temp | 2.6°c | -1.4°c | -1.4°c | 5.1°c | 0.1°c | -2.1°c | 0.1°c | -3.9°c | -4.2°c | 1.1°c | -2.3°c | -2.6°c | 2.8°c | 0.1°c | -2.8°c | -4.1°c | -6.5°c | -6.9°c | -2.6°c | -4.1°c | -3.4°c | 2.6°c | 0°c | -1.2°c | -0.5°c | -3.1°c | -3.6°c | -0.8°c | -3.2°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.3°c | 5.5°c | -1.4°c | 4.5°c | 4.7°c | -3.3°c | 0.1°c | 0.8°c | -3.9°c | 1°c | 2.7°c | -2.3°c | 2.5°c | 4.6°c | -3°c | -9.3°c | -9.7°c | -10.3°c | -2.6°c | -0.5°c | -3.4°c | 2.4°c | 3.6°c | -3.2°c | -4.5°c | -5.5°c | -7.5°c | -4.2°c | -2.9°c | -6.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.1°c | 6.2°c | -0.9°c |
| Min temp | 2.6°c | -1.4°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.3°c | 5.5°c | -1.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | 8.8°c | 6.5°c | 0.1°c |
| Min temp | 5.1°c | 0.1°c | -2.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.5°c | 4.7°c | -3.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 2.6°c | 0.9°c | -3.9°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | -3.9°c | -4.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 0.8°c | -3.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.8°c | 3.1°c | -2.3°c |
| Min temp | 1.1°c | -2.3°c | -2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 1°c | 2.7°c | -2.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | 6.6°c | 5.2°c | 0.1°c |
| Min temp | 2.8°c | 0.1°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.5°c | 4.6°c | -3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -2.3°c | -4.1°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | -4.1°c | -6.5°c | -6.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.3°c | -9.7°c | -10.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 1.9 cm | 4.3 cm |
| Max temp | 0.6°c | -0.5°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.6°c | -4.1°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.6°c | -0.5°c | -3.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 1.2 cm |
| Max temp | 5.4°c | 3.9°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | 2.6°c | 0°c | -1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.4°c | 3.6°c | -3.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.2 cm | 2.3 cm | 1.6 cm |
| Max temp | 1.1°c | -0.5°c | -3.1°c |
| Min temp | -0.5°c | -3.1°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.5°c | -5.5°c | -7.5°c |
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