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Madarao Now: Thursday 13th December 2018

  • Dec 13, 2018
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 14cm
Snowfall at base this season 40cm

Weather overview Fine with some cloud

Wind Light

Temperature -

Visibility Good


Posted on Thursday 13th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning folks.


Good news too.


After some rain it turned into snow and this morning I have 14cm of fresh snow to report and add to my reports and the resort reporting at least 25cm of snow depth.


The snow clouds have retreated for now but they should be back tonight so things are looking pretty good for that opening on Saturday.


Here are the plans:


- Open from Saturday 15th December

- The Number 1 lift will be operating

- 8:30am until 4:00pm

- Paradise and Beginner B courses will be available

- 1 day ticket: 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children

- Not much snow (as yet), so no grooming


Snow is due before the weekend so let's hope they can open as planned (or perhaps even more than currently planned).


I will of course let you know.


Madarao Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Thursday 13th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 40cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (on 13th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 37cm reported on 4 days



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