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Madarao Now: Saturday 23rd December 2023

  • Dec 23, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 11, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 52cm
Snowfall at base this season 117cm

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Posted on Saturday 23rd December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Madarao.


It's the first day of the season. And what better to celebrate than a decent amount of snowfall.


Madarao ski area is reporting 50cm of fresh snowfall, giving it a snow depth of 70cm this morning. My measurement is 52cm, and there is a bit more or less than that in places. Whatever, it's a very good showing that should make a big difference.


The snow has eased off just now, and it even feels like it might be getting a bit brighter. Is that the sun trying to show through?


Anyway, it's great news and now time to start enjoying.


Ski area operations are limited, but I'm guessing there is a good chance that more will be opening up quite quickly.


Madarao Mountain Resort


- Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 50cm

- Number 1

- Paradise, Beginners AB, Utopia

- Official snow depth: 70cm


Tangram Ski Circus


- Number 3 quad and Number 3 quad

- Runs unconfirmed

- Official snow depth: 60cm


Madarao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Saturday 23rd December 2023 Total snowfall at base 117cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (on 23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 84cm reported on 6 days



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