Yesterday warmed up, which was expected.

It was still surprising to see just how warm it got especially down in the valley where it was even approaching 20 degrees! Surely unheard off as we approach the end of December. Shocking numbers.

It wasn't quite as warm up here of course but still unseasonably mild. Still, it is a bit wet up here though we are expecting snow during the day today and tomorrow as well. So I am hoping for a positive report tomorrow morning with news of fresh snow on the ground.

A few more areas opening from today including Giant and Terakoya but snow is still limited on the ground and open courses around the area are limited.

We're in need of more snow (as if I need to say that!)

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Areas of Shiga Kogen currently open and official snow depths:

Please note that all areas remain only part open

Bunadaira
20cm

Giant
20cm

Higashitateyama
20cm

Ichinose Family
50cm

Ichinose Diamond
40cm

Kumanoyu
40cm

Maruike
15cm

Okushiga Kogen
40cm

Sun Valley
15cm

Takamagahara Mammoth
20cm

Terakoya
20cm

Yakebitaiyama
50cm

Yokoteyama
30cm