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Madarao Now: Friday 14th December 2018

  • Dec 14, 2018
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 7, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 34cm
Snowfall at base this season 74cm

Weather overview Snow storm

Wind Windy

Temperature -

Visibility Very poor


Posted on Friday 14th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning all.


Lots of fresh snow this morning meaning we are on for a really decent start from tomorrow.


The resort is reporting a huge 40cm of fresh snowfall; I am not measuring quite as much as that, but it's still an impressive amount.


They are able to get the grooming machines out now and are getting everything prepared for tomorrow.


Exciting times.


(We might even get some sunshine at times over the weekend).


Here are the plans... or were the plans... might they open up more with this snowfall?


- Open from tomorrow

- 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


Madarao and Tangram both plan to open from tomorrow!


Madarao Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Friday 14th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 74cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (on 14th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 71cm reported on 5 days



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