Meteorological, Snowfall and Snow Cover Data Observed at Shinjo

Meteorological observations, snowfall and snow cover observations, and snow pit observation were carried out at the Shinjo Branch, Nagaoka Institute of Snow and Ice Studies, NIED in the winter season from 2004 to 2005. The observation site (140°18'43"E, 38°47'25"N, 127m a. s. l.) is located in a basin 50 km away from the Sea of Japan. This report contains the following data: 1. Meteorological observations: wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, humidity, soil temperature, global solar radiation, long wave radiation, and precipitation. 2. Snowfall and snow cover observations: weather condition, depth and water equivalent of snow cover, depth and density of daily new snowfall, and infiltration water into the ground. 3. Snow pit observation: snow type, grain size, temperature, density, water content, and hardness.