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Madarao Now: Sunday 20th December 2020

  • Dec 20, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 9, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 48cm
Snowfall at base this season 246cm

Weather overview Snow

Wind Some wind

Temperature -

Visibility Limited


Posted on Sunday 20th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Madarao.


I'm going to have to look back but I can't quite recall a start to the season like this.


Another 50cm or so of snow since yesterday .


Snow is deep. Visibility is limited. Extra care needed.


From tomorrow we are forecast a spell of calmer weather and the sun will probably make some major appearances. Hopefully not warming things up too much.


I would expect more of the ski areas to be open soon.


Madarao info:


- Official snow depth: 180cm

- New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 40cm

- Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts operating


Tangram info:


- Official snow depth: 150cm

- Number 1 pair and Number 3 and 5 quad lifts operating


Madarao Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Sunday 20th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 246cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 234cm reported on 8 days



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