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Madarao Now: Saturday 24th December 2016

  • Dec 24, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 17cm
Snowfall at base this season 126cm

Weather overview Snow

Wind NW

Temperature -

Visibility Poor


Posted on Saturday 24th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Madarao.


I am happy to report that this morning is much improved with fresh snow.


The resort are reporting 20cm of fresh snow and I can attest to 17cm. It's a more winter-like cold as well this morning, I'm not complaining about the need for an extra layer.


The snow clouds aren't expected to last through the day and tomorrow clearer skies are forecast but happily it should remain cold. Further snowfall expected around Tuesday.


Conditions will be much improved this morning so time to go and have some fun in the snow.


Operating status at Madarao Kogen (at time of report):


- Number 1 lift

- Number 2 quad lift

- Number 5 lift

- Super quad lift

- Number 11 lift

- Number 12 lift

- Number 15 lift

- Moving walkway

- Kids Park

- Freeride Park


Official snow depth:


- 50cm


Lifts currently operating at Tangram Ski Circus:


- Number 1


Madarao Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Saturday 24th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 126cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 11th December) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 117cm reported on 9 days



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