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Forecast today: Clear skies
- Max temp: 5.4 °c
- Min temp: -2.9 °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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Light snow shwr |
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Generally clear |
Rather cloudy | Light rain/snow |
Light rain/snow |
 Freezing rain | Occasional rain |
Light rain |
Freezing rain | Some drizzle |
Occasional rain |
Rather cloudy | Occasional rain |
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| Max temp | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | -3.5°c | 7.1°c | 6.6°c | 0.1°c | 4.3°c | 3.6°c | -0.5°c | 6.9°c | 6.9°c | -0.8°c | 5.3°c | 4°c | 0.6°c | 4.6°c | 4.1°c | 0.3°c | 8.5°c | 8.2°c | 1.4°c | 6.5°c | 5.8°c | 1.2°c | 6.8°c | 6°c | 0.7°c | 7.9°c | 7.5°c | 0.8°c |
| Min temp | -1.1°c | -3.5°c | -5.1°c | 3.1°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c | 2.1°c | -0.5°c | -3.4°c | 1.4°c | -0.8°c | -1.4°c | 3.2°c | 0.6°c | -0.4°c | 1.9°c | 0.3°c | -1.4°c | 4°c | 1.4°c | -0.8°c | 4.1°c | 1.2°c | -0.4°c | 4.1°c | 0.7°c | -1.1°c | 3.6°c | 0.8°c | -1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.1°c | 1.5°c | -3.5°c | 0.8°c | 3.2°c | -2.8°c | -0.2°c | 0.9°c | -3.6°c | -1.5°c | 4.8°c | -0.8°c | 0.8°c | 1.9°c | 0.6°c | 1.8°c | 1.9°c | 0.3°c | 3.7°c | 5.7°c | -1.6°c | 2°c | 3.7°c | -1.5°c | 1.5°c | 2.5°c | -3.9°c | 0.4°c | 4.9°c | -1.9°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | -3.5°c |
| Min temp | -1.1°c | -3.5°c | -5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.1°c | 1.5°c | -3.5°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 7.1°c | 6.6°c | 0.1°c |
| Min temp | 3.1°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.8°c | 3.2°c | -2.8°c |
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| Weather | Light rain/snow |
Light snow shwr |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 4.3°c | 3.6°c | -0.5°c |
| Min temp | 2.1°c | -0.5°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.2°c | 0.9°c | -3.6°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 6.9°c | 6.9°c | -0.8°c |
| Min temp | 1.4°c | -0.8°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.5°c | 4.8°c | -0.8°c |
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| Weather | Light rain/snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 5.3°c | 4°c | 0.6°c |
| Min temp | 3.2°c | 0.6°c | -0.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.8°c | 1.9°c | 0.6°c |
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| Weather | Occasional rain |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.6°c | 4.1°c | 0.3°c |
| Min temp | 1.9°c | 0.3°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 1.9°c | 0.3°c |
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| Weather | Some drizzle |
Occasional rain |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.5°c | 8.2°c | 1.4°c |
| Min temp | 4°c | 1.4°c | -0.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.7°c | 5.7°c | -1.6°c |
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| Weather | Occasional rain |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.5°c | 5.8°c | 1.2°c |
| Min temp | 4.1°c | 1.2°c | -0.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 2°c | 3.7°c | -1.5°c |
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| Weather | Occasional rain |
Rain and snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | 6.8°c | 6°c | 0.7°c |
| Min temp | 4.1°c | 0.7°c | -1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.5°c | 2.5°c | -3.9°c |
Resort (1488m)
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Partly cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Rather cloudy | Light rain shwr |
 Rain/Snow shower |
Snow grains | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Rather cloudy | Occasional rain |
Light rain |
Light rain | Light rain |
Light rain |
Rain shower | Occasional rain |
Occasional rain |
Occasional rain | Occasional rain |
Light rain |
Rain | Light rain |
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Light rain/snow | Light rain shwr |
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| Max temp | 5.4°c | 5°c | -2.4°c | 8.6°c | 8.5°c | 2.1°c | 8.5°c | 7.4°c | 1.9°c | 9.6°c | 9.2°c | 1.1°c | 6.1°c | 5.4°c | 2.6°c | 6.3°c | 5.2°c | 2.9°c | 9.5°c | 8.8°c | 3.6°c | 9.4°c | 8.2°c | 4.1°c | 9.1°c | 7.9°c | 3.1°c | 9.8°c | 9.4°c | 3.1°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | -2.4°c | -2.9°c | 5.1°c | 2.1°c | 1.1°c | 6.2°c | 1.9°c | 0.5°c | 5°c | 1.1°c | 0.5°c | 3.4°c | 2.6°c | 1.6°c | 4.2°c | 2.7°c | 1.1°c | 6.5°c | 3.6°c | 2.3°c | 6.9°c | 4.1°c | 2.9°c | 6.9°c | 3.1°c | 1.6°c | 6.4°c | 3.1°c | 1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.6°c | 2.7°c | -2.4°c | 4.4°c | 6.4°c | 1.9°c | 5.6°c | 6.9°c | -0.5°c | 4.4°c | 7.4°c | 1°c | 3.1°c | 3.4°c | 2.5°c | 4°c | 5°c | 2.7°c | 6°c | 7°c | 3.4°c | 6.4°c | 6.6°c | 3.9°c | 6.5°c | 5.5°c | 2.9°c | 4.6°c | 7.9°c | 2.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 5.4°c | 5°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | -2.4°c | -2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.6°c | 2.7°c | -2.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.6°c | 8.5°c | 2.1°c |
| Min temp | 5.1°c | 2.1°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.4°c | 6.4°c | 1.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | 8.5°c | 7.4°c | 1.9°c |
| Min temp | 6.2°c | 1.9°c | 0.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.6°c | 6.9°c | -0.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 9.6°c | 9.2°c | 1.1°c |
| Min temp | 5°c | 1.1°c | 0.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.4°c | 7.4°c | 1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.1°c | 5.4°c | 2.6°c |
| Min temp | 3.4°c | 2.6°c | 1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.1°c | 3.4°c | 2.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.3°c | 5.2°c | 2.9°c |
| Min temp | 4.2°c | 2.7°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 4°c | 5°c | 2.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.5°c | 8.8°c | 3.6°c |
| Min temp | 6.5°c | 3.6°c | 2.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 6°c | 7°c | 3.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.4°c | 8.2°c | 4.1°c |
| Min temp | 6.9°c | 4.1°c | 2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | 6.4°c | 6.6°c | 3.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 9.1°c | 7.9°c | 3.1°c |
| Min temp | 6.9°c | 3.1°c | 1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 6.5°c | 5.5°c | 2.9°c |
Snow Overview
Japan
Updated 17/03
A tale of two halves for Japan this week, as the season seems to have come to a juddering halt in the south but keeps plodding on in the north.
Honshu remains mild and damp, with lots of rain forecast for this week; temperatures remain mild with the freezing line ticking up above mid-mountain level. A short, sharp burst of snow and cold weather will keep things hopeful as the weekend dawns, albeit mild and sunny weather quickly returns.
On Hokkaido. cold weather is the theme of the week, with snowfall coming before the weekend – around 20cm on Friday night will make for mega riding conditions over the weekend.
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