Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 198cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:24am on Friday 28th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It was a beautiful day yesterday. The sun was out all day but temperatures remained low. Today it starts off at -4C and no new snow to report. Not as clear as yesterday with more cloud cover early on but still looks like it will be a calm day. Slightly milder conditions over the next few days then back to cold and snow again from later on Sunday into next week. The Number 13 single lift to the top of the mountain will be open from tomorrow, along with the planned debut of the new Powder Theater. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- Powder Wave I River Line Usagi Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 28th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 198cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 198cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 198cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted at 8:48am on Thursday 27th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . All change once again. Beautiful clear skies over Madarao this morning and everywhere is looking picture perfect gorgeous with another 15-20cm of fresh snowfall since yesterday. A very cold start again today at -8C. The top Number 3A lift is running from today. There's not much more to say about today. It should be top conditions. A few days of calmer clearer weather to be followed by more snowfall around Sunday night. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- Powder Wave I River Line Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 27th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 198cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 198cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 148cm Weather overview Clear Wind Variable Temperature - Visibility Great Posted at 8:03am on Tuesday 25th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . After the excitement of snowy-ness of yesterday, the weather decides to bring us an all blue sky start to the day at Madarao. No new snow to report and a cold temperature of -7C here on this beautiful Christmas morning. There was an accident on the main road connecting Madarao with central Iiyama city yesterday which blocked off that road for a time and caused some traffic problems, but we are all clear today. We are expecting more snow overnight tonight into tomorrow, so perhaps the clouds will gradually move back in as the day moves on today. We'll see. Enjoy your Christmas Day. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park Powder Wave I Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 25th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 148cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 148cm reported on 10 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 178cm Weather overview Snow Wind Variable Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 10:37am on Wednesday 26th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . All change! Heavy snow since yesterday and another 30-40cm to report this morning from Madarao. When I looked at the thermometer earlier on it was a brisky -8C and it is going to be cold all day today. Snow forecast to be falling all day but probably get weaker later on. By tomorrow, we might have sunny skies, less wind and milder temps. going through into Saturday. The River Line and Usagi areas open today. There should be lots of powder to play in. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- Powder Wave I River Line Usagi Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 26th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 178cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 178cm 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 50cm Snowfall at base this season 148cm Weather overview Snow Wind Variable Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 9:36am on Monday 24th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Whoah! Very good morning! How do you like the sound of 50-70cm of new snow this morning? Yep, thought so! A whopping amount of new snow to enjoy out there this morning as Santa brings us a very nice present. The snow started properly later on in the day yesterday and really came down overnight. The resort is trying to get their powder tree runs open this morning - Powder Wave I and Usagi look set to be open. It should be a very powdery morning on all the courses though. There may be delays with the lifts though as they cope with the snow (a good problem to have). More snow due tomorrow and Wednesday. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- Powder Wave I Usagi Opening, lift & other notes All lifts are open except, Number 3 & 13. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 24th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 148cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 148cm reported on 10 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 2:20pm on Tuesday 20th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good afternoon, and welcome to the Madarao Now reports page. We are already in the second half of November and after a long and generally hot summer - even up in the mountains - followed by a beautiful autumn, we have already seen the first snowfall of the season cover on the slopes of Madarao Kogen. Madarao Kogen this season aims to 'pre-open' on the 8th and 9th December, with a full resort opening on Saturday 15th. Lets hope the snow arrives and we can hit those dates. We'll be back with more news as those dates approach. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 20th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1370m Weather overview Fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:25am on Friday 3rd May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A little bit of sun - finally - as we enter the Golden Week weekend. Still some clouds/fog over the ski areas, but the mists did open up long enough this morning to show that there is fresh snow and white-covered trees from the top of the ski areas up. It's been pretty cold over the last few days, too, so the remaining snowpack is hanging on just fine. Still pretty cold today, although hopefully we'll see more sun, and a little more springlike conditions. It is spring, after all (even if the snow did fall in May!). Both Akakan's upper runs and Seki are open. ---- Akakura Kanko: Open until 6th May - Sky Cable gondola and No. 3 lift, Hotel No. 5 lift). Seki Onsen: Plan to be open until 6th May. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 3rd May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1370cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 11cm 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1360m Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:00am on Saturday 20th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow on the ground this morning; not a lot, but it did hint at the pretty cold temperatures today (the woodstove has been put back into service). A little windy at times, but the lifts are going at Akakan and Seki, and there's still plenty of snow on the ground. The spring backcountry season also officially kicked-off with the opening of Koya Ike Hut, at the base of Mt. Hiuchi. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 20th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1360cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1370m Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:00am on Sunday 21st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow! Yes, fresh snowfall in Myoko. Ten centimeters of new snow on a lot of cars in the Akakan parking lot. And -1C on the car thermometer. Seki Onsen are actually reporting 20-30cm of new snow this morning! I'm getting a bit dizzy; is this early November, or almost-May? OK, it may be sticky, wet snow, but it's fresh and it's just keeping things going... Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 21st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1370cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 11cm 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Clear but increasing cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:34am on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sunny again today, but the wind is coming up from the west/southwest. Rain on the schedule for later today and tomorrow. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 0cm 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1335m Weather overview Clear Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:23am on Friday 15th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Not all the official reports are in, but I'm off to hike in the woods--and it's a perfect day for it! A big blue sky, a nice dusting of fresh snow (enough to cover up the kosa - the Gobi desert sands that blow in during the spring). The day is starting a bit cold, but it's going to be warm and springlike again (continuing our weather roller coaster ride). Looks like a few days at least of sun and blue skies, before there's a possibility of rain. Hopefully which will disappear as we get into the weekend (enough gray ice under the snow! Time for spring skiing!) Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 15th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 52cm 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1323m Weather overview Clearing up Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good and improving Posted at 10:45am on Monday 11th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Winter has really come back with a roar -- snow, cold and high wind. Another of those days when it's hard to tell how much actually fell overnight, with lots of drifting around the house. Probably not all that much yet, but the rate of snowfall has really picked up. A lot of locals were hoping for the March powder that has been a highlight of the last few years, and here it is.... Now, since I wrote that an hour or so ago (waiting for the local snow reports to come in), the sun has started to come out and the snow has tapered out. The snow keeps coming on and off, though, but luckily the wind has come down, meaning less likelihood of lift closures. So come out and enjoy! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 11th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1323cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 40cm reported on 3 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 Myoko. 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