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Madarao Now: Friday 4th January 2013

  • Jan 4, 2013
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 18, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 50cm
Snowfall at base this season 298cm

Weather overview Heavy snow

Wind

Varied

Temperature -

Visibility

Poor


Posted at 10:38am on Friday 4th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


And today is even better. 50-60cm of new snowfall being reported by the snow and evidence of such a snowfall at my feet. How's that for a number this morning. Heavy snowfall since yesterday has really given us some deep conditions this morning and conditions that have prevented some lifts from opening on time as staff arrive (eventually) and get to grips with all that snow.


As light as the snow is, it sure is heavy! Hope that makes sense!


The snow continues to fall and it is cold this morning. Poor visibility on the slopes.


The storm should be passed by tomorrow when the sun probably be out shining down on us and it won't be as cold as it is today.


Great conditions. I hope you can partake and enjoy.


Lifts planned to be operating:

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

Super quad

Number 5

Number 11

Number 12

Number 15

Kids Park

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FreeRide Park

Powder Wave I

Powder Wave II

Usagi

Riverline

Powder Theater

Adventure



Madarao Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Friday 4th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 298cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 75cm reported on 2 days




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