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Madarao Now: Thursday 11th January 2018

  • Jan 11, 2018
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 434cm

Weather overview Cloud, light snow

Wind Light

Temperature -

Visibility Fair


Posted on Thursday 11th January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Madarao.


Complicated weather at the moment it would seem and I have 7cm to report since yesterday. Better than none but not as much as I was hoping for. It has started snowing again this morning so hopefully there will be more today and over the next few days.


The Powder Wave I, River Line and Crystal Bowl tree run areas won't be open today due to the current conditions. Hopefully they will get to re-open again with a good refresh.


The Madarao Fire Festival is on Saturday. Expect (controlled!) fire, torch lit skiing display, food, drink and fireworks.


Madarao Now 2017-2018 season

Data as of Thursday 11th January 2018 Total snowfall at base 434cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 27th December) November 2017 snowfall 60cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 280cm reported on 13 days January 2018 snowfall 94cm reported on 6 days



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