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Madarao Now: Saturday 4th January 2025

  • Jan 4, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 11, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 10cm
Snowfall at base this season 395cm

Weather overview Fog, snow Wind Northerly

Temperature -

Visibility Limited


Posted on Saturday 4th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Madarao.


We has some varied weather yesterday with even some glimpses of the sun in the middle of the day. But generally a lot of cloud with some snow overnight. And I agree with the ski area this morning... 10cm of fresh snow.


Limited visibility at the start of the day today with light snow forecast.


We will probably get some sun tomorrow.


Tuesday onwards is looking good for the next (potentially) moderate to big snowfall.


Madarao Mountain Resort


- Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 10cm

- Official snow depth: 200cm

- All lifts should be operating apart from Number 5

- Tree run courses open: All open!

- Night skiing daily through 4th January and then on 11th-12th January and 22nd-23rd February 2025 (Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts until 8:50pm)


Tangram Ski Circus


- Official snow depth: 145cm

- All scheduled lifts should be operating

- Night skiing daily through 4th January and then on 11th-12th, 18th and 25th January 2025


Madarao Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Saturday 4th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 395cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 320cm reported on 18 days January 2025 snowfall 56cm reported on 4 days



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