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Madarao Now: Thursday 16th January 2025

  • Jan 16, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 11, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 36cm
Snowfall at base this season 497cm

Weather overview Snow Wind Light

Temperature -

Visibility Limited to poor


Posted on Thursday 16th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Happy snowy greetings from Madarao.


I just swept over 35cm of snow from my usual measuring point, yey. Madarao ski area itself is reporting 30cm.


There is going to be more before this snow eases off and then Saturday is due to be a clear and sunny day.


Weekend visitors should be most pleased.


Madarao Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Thursday 16th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 497cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 320cm reported on 18 days January 2025 snowfall 158cm reported on 14 days



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