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Madarao Now: Friday 5th February 2021

  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 9, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 27cm
Snowfall at base this season 707cm

Weather overview Snow easing off

Wind Light+

Temperature -

Visibility Varied


Posted on Friday 5th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here.


Good morning and hello from Madarao.


We seem to have started the process of clearing up - there's even a bit of blue sky staring to appear over on the Tangram side of the mountain - but overnight there has been another generous delivery of fresh snow.


Madarao is reporting 20cm and I just measured a bit more than that.


Sun is forecast for tomorrow.


Snow is forecast for Sunday.


Madarao info:


- Official snow depth: 210cm

- New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 20cm

- All lifts operating apart from Number 3A and 5

- All main runs open

- Snow Park open

- Kids Park open

- Tree Run: all open apart from Powder Wave


Tangram info:


- Official snow depth: 140cm

- 3 of 5 lifts operating


Madarao Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Friday 5th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 707cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 346cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 297cm reported on 16 days February 2021 snowfall 52cm reported on 4 days



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