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Madarao Now: Sunday 18th January 2026

  • Jan 18
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 7

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 4cm
Snowfall at base this season 360cm

Posted on Sunday 18th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Fine weather in the morning yesterday with clouds appearing early afternoon and then some snow falling.


Madarao isn't reporting any snowfall but I measured 4cm.


We need much more than that to get a meaningful reset, of course, and everyone still looking towards the forecasts that say we should get that from Tuesday onwards.


Limited to poor visibility early on today. Take care out there, not the friendliest of conditions.


Madarao Mountain Resort:


- Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm

- Official snow depth: 120cm

- All lifts scheduled to be operating

- Main courses open

- Tree run courses open: Ninja, Sawa I, Kamoshika, Bear


Tangram Ski Circus:


- Official snow depth: 70cm

- All 5 lifts scheduled to operate


Madarao Now 2025-2026 season

Data as of Sunday 18th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 360cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (on 27th November) November 2025 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day

December 2025 snowfall 160cm reported on 11 days

January 2026 snowfall 174cm reported on 9 days



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