Is Shiga Kogen-Giant snowsure?
The snowiest week in Shiga Kogen-Giant is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 67 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shiga Kogen-Giant Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Shiga Kogen-Giant
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 48 cm | 4.6 days |
| January | 61 cm | 5.4 days |
| February | 49 cm | 5.0 days |
| March | 37 cm | 4.0 days |
| April | 10 cm | 1.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shiga Kogen-Giant during August (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of August for Shiga Kogen-Giant is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Shiga Kogen Giant typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1601m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (5105m) is far above the middle elevation of Shiga Kogen Giant. Snowfall is unknown in Shiga Kogen Giant in the middle of August but expect several rainy days. On average there just three dry days during this week each year. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Shiga Kogen Giant during week two of August with the average afternoon temperature 19.1°C and the minimum temperature 17.6°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 9km/h).
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Shiga Kogen-Giant Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shiga Kogen-Giant and (2009 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Shiga Kogen-Giant are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Shiga Kogen-Giant are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Shiga Kogen-Giant are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.





