Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 261cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Tuesday 24th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. The pre-Christmas treats continue! The ski area is reporting 30cm of fresh snowfall, and my own measurement is 33cm. It is a cold and snowy morning and it feels like mid-winter, though some forecasts have it easing off later on in the day. So it is Christmas Day tomorrow for those who care about such things. After all this snow and some sun forecast tomorrow morning, it should be an almost perfect day for skiing/snowboarding. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 30cm - Official snow depth: 190cm - All lifts should be operating - 19 courses available - Tree run courses open: Kamoshika Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 130cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 2 pair Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 24th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 261cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 242cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 37cm Snowfall at base this season 229cm Weather overview Cloud and some blue sky Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Monday 23rd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao and, wow, another 35-40cm of fresh snowfall since the report yesterday morning. There is a break in the snow at the moment and actually some blue sky and even a bit of sun. What a fine morning to be out there. Less so for being indoors and typing out on a computer keyboard! ;) More snowfall is due by tomorrow morning. What a treat! Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 23rd December 2024 Total snowfall at base 229cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 210cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 38cm Snowfall at base this season 192cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Loads of snow! And more coming. Until Tuesday. Oh yes, what a fine way to start the morning. Of course, it makes venturing outside more of an... adventure, and some pretty tricky conditions to navigate, but I don't think any of us will resent heavy snow! Enjoy but take care out there. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 40cm - Official snow depth: 150cm - All lifts should be operating - 19 courses available - Tree run courses open: Kamoshika Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 110cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 2 pair. Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base 192cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 173cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 132cm Weather overview Partly cloudy Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Thursday 19th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Just over 10cm of snowfall since yesterday morning. It has been a cold start but the sun is out and shining through my window. Blue sky with some cloud. A beautiful morning to be out on the slopes. We might receive some snow later this afternoon/evening, though beyond that the next seems due Saturday night and Sunday. I like it when forecasts use the words 'heavy snow'. Let it be! The ski areas will be opening up more as soon as possible. I would be surprised if there weren't changes for the weekend. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 10cm - Official snow depth: 100cm - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Super quad lift - 14 courses available Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 65cm - Number 3 quad - Number 5 quad Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 19th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 132cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (on 14th December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 113cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 120cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, light snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Wednesday 18th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Cloud around for much of yesterday though some spells of clearer skies and even a bit of sun. There has been about 5cm of snowfall overnight and it is snowing lightly as I post this report. Hopefully we'll get more during the day today. Beyond today, there's an increased chance of clearer skies for a few days --- keep cold please --- before more snow clouds bringing the goods from late Saturday. Note that while the two ski areas are partly open, they are not course/lift connected yet. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 5cm - Official snow depth: 90cm - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Super quad lift - 14 courses available Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 50cm - Number 3 quad - Number 5 quad Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 18th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (on 14th December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 101cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 115cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Monday 16th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Quick one this morning I need to rush off to Nagano city. Handful and a bit more of cm of new snow with a mostly cloudy kind of morning but more snow expected. Both ski areas part open. Madarao now with 14 runs available. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 5cm - Official snow depth: 100cm - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Super quad lift - 14 courses available Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 60cm - Number 3 quad - Number 5 quad Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 16th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 115cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (on 14th December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 96cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 109cm Weather overview Overcast Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Sunday 15th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. A bit of an overcast kind of start to this morning, though fairly bright for the moment. Guess what? Snow due again before today ends and tomorrow, indeed perhaps the first part of the week. And, keeping cold too. Planned ski area operations are the same as yesterday. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm - Official snow depth: 100cm - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Super quad lift - 13 courses available Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 60cm - Number 3 quad - Number 5 quad Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 15th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 109cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (on 14th December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 90cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 29cm Snowfall at base this season 107cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Saturday 14th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Ski lifts are both Madarao and Tangram are going to be moving from this morning as we start the 2024-2025 season! Madarao has 3 lifts scheduled to be operating and 13 courses available. Tangram has 2 lifts for their 'pre-open'. Madarao is reporting 30cm of fresh snow too by early this morning, and I agree, so that's a very fine way to start the season. There is more snow lined up on the forecasts over the coming days with some clearer skies also possible here and there. As I write this a lot of cloud but the snow has eased off. It's quite bright too, but we do still have snow forecast. Variable! Season in! --------------- By the way. Sorry for my lack of update last night. I was intending to, but I was starting to feel very unwell with a high temperature in the afternoon and had to turn off machines and get some rest. Not feeling totally great this morning, but improved. Rubbish way to start the season personally! --------------- Ski area information for Saturday 14th December 2024 Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 30cm - Official snow depth: 90cm - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Super quad lift - 13 courses available Tangram Ski Circus - Number 3 quad - Number 5 quad - Official snow depth: 60cm Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 14th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 107cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (on 14th December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 88cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Thursday 12th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Snowy goodness. And, goodness me, the lifts will be moving in less than 48 hours! :) Hopefully tomorrow I'll have news on what they plan to have available (lifts and courses)... Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 12th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 19cm (on 12th December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 59cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 19cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Saturday 30th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Quick report to keep you up to date with snowfall. Two weeks to go for the planned opening at Madarao. Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 30th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 19cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Westerly Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Saturday 23rd November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Back to some snow! It's hanging from the trees again this morning, and there's might be up to 10cm in some places - though not so much at my near ski area base measuring point. As per webcam, it looks like there has been more on this side of the mountain than over on the Tangram side. Still, I'm feeling excited and positive about all this. (Even though it might be a bit warmer again during the coming week). Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 23rd November 2024 Total snowfall at base 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 11cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Westerly Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Tuesday 19th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . I have excellent news to share on this Tuesday morning! It started yesterday and we have actually received a decent layer of snow here in Madarao overnight. I have measured 11cm at my normal measuring point, but there is actually even more than that in places. It's still very early. There is over three weeks to go before planned opening, but this is a very nice surprise - and hopefully a sign of things to come! ----------------- Planned ski area opening dates: Madarao Mountain Resort: Saturday 14th December 2024 Tangram Ski Circus: Saturday 21st December 2024 Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 19th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 11cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 11cm reported on 1 day Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com