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Madarao Now: Friday 18th December 2020

  • Dec 18, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 9, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 6cm
Snowfall at base this season 150cm

Weather overview Partly cloudy

Wind Light

Temperature -

Visibility Good


Posted on Friday 18th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Hello from Madarao.


1 day to go!


Here's the plan for tomorrow.


Madarao plan to have their Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts operating.


Tangram plan to have their Number 1, Number 3 and Number 5 lifts operating.


After the snow, the sun is out at the moment and it is noticeably not as cold, but more snow and cold conditions are forecast over the weekend so come prepared.


If you are here, prepare to enjoy a fine first day of the season.


Madarao Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Friday 18th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 150cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 138cm reported on 6 days



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