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Madarao Now: Friday 16th December 2016

  • Dec 16, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 97cm

Weather overview Snow

Wind Slight

Temperature -

Visibility Limited to poor


Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


A fine day weather wise in the region yesterday, but we're back to snow this morning.


Madarao Kogen is of course opening for the season from tomorrow. Yes! And here is what is planned to be open:


- Number 1 lift

- Number 2 quad lift


Lift tickets will be available at the special price of 2000 yen for adults and 1000 yen for children (elementary school age). Those lower prices will be available until Thursday 22nd December.


The resort is currently reporting 50cm snow depth and that should be more by tomorrow with snow forecast for the day today.


Might we even get some sunshine for the opening day tomorrow? As long as we get some decent snow today, I'm good with that.


Can't wait!


Madarao Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 97cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 11th December) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 88cm reported on 6 days



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