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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 3 hours when the cron runs. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
A score comparing how good skiing is likely to be this week at Shiga Kogen versus what Shiga Kogen normally delivers in mid-May, based on the last 5 years of weather data.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo, a free open weather API that blends multiple national weather services plus an archive going back decades. The same data powers many outdoor apps.
Does a high score mean the skiing is good right now?
It means the weather data suggests good conditions. Local factors like lift closures, off-piste avalanche risk and grooming still matter. Check resort webcams and the local piste report before committing.
When is the best time to ski Shiga Kogen?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining snow conditions with school holiday crowd pressure.