Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 803cm Weather overview Overcast Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Monday 18th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a very windy one in Nozawa this morning. The strong winds mean that we have limited operations on the mountain this morning with mainly lower lifts and runs only open. Temperatures are extremely warm, up to around +14 today as predicted, but crowds are very light. Today's snow will be slushy from the outset, slow in places. The pick today will be the groomers and park which will be fun and forgiving considering the snow conditions. Off piste runs will be best avoided today unless you are up for a real challenge turning. Likewise yesterday was also extremely warm but the sunny conditions made for some very nice spring skiing. Up top in the Yamabiko area offered the best turns as did the terrain park and various mogul runs. Yesterday was pretty uncrowded considering it was a Sunday. Looking at the forecast ahead we should see some improved snow conditions by Thursday when a cold front and light snow looks possible. Until then though it's mostly very warm conditions with rain or overcast skies is likely. --- Lifts operating: Only lower lifts operating due to wind Courses open: Limited, subject to change depending on conditions Official snow depths: Yamabiko 310cm Uenotaira 270cm Hikage 145cm Nagasaka 140cm Karasawa 85cm Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 18th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 803cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 23cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 809cm Weather overview Blue skies Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Great Posted on Monday 1st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Here we are in April already. Where did the season go?! As mentioned previously from today we're into the final stretch with just upper areas of Nozawa Onsen open and reduced lift ticket prices. Details posted below. After getting rather wet yesterday with rain starting around lunchtime down in the village (boo), it's lovely and sunny this morning in Nozawa (hurray). Let me just temper that by saying that apparently there was snow falling higher up - but I wasn't there to witness it, unfortunately. The resort is reporting 2cm since yesterday up there. Lots of blue sky and the sun shining down on us. It's a fairly chilly start with a high of around 7 degrees forecast for later on in the day today. It should be a nice day to be out. The rain didn't do the remaining snow any favours of course, and I would imagine some rather crusty conditions out there this morning. We will probably see the snow dry up from lower slopes rather quickly now. So fine weather today and then tomorrow it looks like the rain will be back. ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 260cm Uenotaira 210cm Hikage 80cm Lower slopes now closed ----- Nozawa Onsen opening dates from 1st April to the end of season: From 1st April until 6th May: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift From 1st April until 7th April 12th April until 14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park 6th-7th April 13th-14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Paradise Four lift ----- Courses open at Nozawa Onsen: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Bunabayashi (to the Nagasaka Gondola mid station) Paradise Utopia A Utopia B Rinkan (until the Hikage area) From tomorrow the resort will be 'working with snow' between the Nagasaka area and Hikage areas. Here's how you'll be able to get back to the Nagasaka Gondola from Rinkan: On 1st April - use the Hikage triple lift On 2nd April - shuttle bus from Hikage From 3rd April onwards - use shuttle bus from Isemiya course Lift prices from 1st April are 3500 yen (adults), 1500 yen (children), 2500 yen (seniors) for a day ticket and 2500 yen (adults), 1000 yen (children), 2000 yen (seniors) for a half day. Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 809cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 809cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Sunday 31st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a bit warmer this morning in Nozawa and another cloudy morning but somewhat brighter than yesterday was. There's morning foggy conditions up at Yamabiko as well again this morning - less than yesterday and it looks like visibility has been improving in the last hour or so up there. Warmer I said but still keeping fairly chilly and certainly not warming up like it was the other week. Not for the moment anyway. We will probably see warmer conditions once again from Tuesday. Rain is probably this afternoon, perhaps borderline snow on the top slopes? Would be nice. As mentioned before today is the last day of the season for the lower parts of the mountain. From tomorrow you can get the Nagasaka Gondola up to the snow. Courses open will be as follows: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Bunabayashi (to the Nagasaka Gondola mid station) Paradise Utopia A Utopia B Rinkan (until the Hikage area) From tomorrow the resort will be 'working with snow' between the Nagasaka area and Hikage areas. Here's how you'll be able to get back to the Nagasaka Gondola from Rinkan: On 1st April - use the Hikage triple lift On 2nd April - shuttle bus from Hikage From 3rd April onwards - use shuttle bus from Isemiya course Mention of the Skyline course has disappeared now, and so it would seem that the Skyline connecting lift and course itself will not be open from tomorrow. Last chance! Lift prices from tomorrow are 3500 yen (adults), 1500 yen (children), 2500 yen (seniors) for a day ticket and 2500 yen (adults), 1000 yen (children), 2000 yen (seniors) for a half day. ----- Lifts operating: All lifts operating except Hikage Number 2 Pair B line Courses open: All courses open except: Grand Prix Hachiman Challenge 39 Official snow depths: Yamabiko 260cm Uenotaira 215cm Hikage 80cm Nagasaka 75cm Karasawa 25cm ----- Nozawa Onsen opening dates from 1st April to the end of season: From 1st April until 6th May: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift From 1st April until 7th April 12th April until 14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park 6th-7th April 13th-14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Paradise Four lift Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 809cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 809cm Weather overview Blue skies Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Great Posted on Friday 5th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Lunchtime report on this rather warm day in Nozawa. So warm in fact that the resort has reporting a temperature of +17 degrees at the Hikage area, 12 degrees at Uenotaira and 10 degrees at Yamabiko. (As you might expect... no new snow!!) But it has been a fine morning here with blue skies all around and not much of a wind. Tomorrow will very probably be similar up until later on in the afternoon when rain is due and that will probably continue into Sunday as well. Freezing level is zooming right up well above 3000m and so we can't expect anything but rain up top either. Hopefully it will hold out until late tomorrow so Saturday visitors can avoid the rain, though Sunday is looking a much riskier choice according the forecasts. ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 255cm Uenotaira 195cm Hikage 45cm Lower slopes of the resort are now closed for the season. ----- Nozawa Onsen opening dates from 1st April to the end of season: From 1st April until 6th May: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift From 1st April until 7th April 12th April until 14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park 6th-7th April 13th-14th April 20th-21st April 27th April until 6th May Paradise Four lift ----- Courses open at Nozawa Onsen: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Bunabayashi (to the Nagasaka Gondola mid station) Paradise Utopia A Utopia B Rinkan (until the Hikage area) To get back to the Nagasaka Gondola from Rinkan use the shuttle bus from Isemiya course. Lift prices from 1st April are 3500 yen (adults), 1500 yen (children), 2500 yen (seniors) for a day ticket and 2500 yen (adults), 1000 yen (children), 2000 yen (seniors) for a half day. Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 5th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 809cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 809cm Weather overview Varied Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 26th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . New snow to report this morning from Nozawa. It started as rain yesterday but was snowing later on and this morning the resort is reporting up to 10cm of snowfall on the upper slopes with just a few cm down on lower slopes and village areas. There's quite a bit of cloud around still but also some blue sky as well and the sun shining down on areas of the mountain. It feels like it will continue to clear up especially with surrounding areas now boasting clear blue skies. More clear and sunny conditions forecast for tomorrow along with warmer temps. Rain is currently on the forecast for Thursday. Today should keep fairly chilly before we get back to warmer conditions from tomorrow. --- Lifts operating: All lifts operating except Yunomine Pair Mizunashi Triple Challenge Pair Utopia Pair Hikage Number 2 Pair B line Courses open: All courses open except: Grand Prix Hachiman Challenge 39 Kandahar East Kandahar West Official snow depths: Yamabiko 290cm Uenotaira 235cm Hikage 105cm Nagasaka 100cm Karasawa 35cm Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 26th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 809cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 824cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Friday 26th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's one of those mornings where there's a big difference in the temperatures up top and down in the village. The resort is reporting a temp. of +2 up on the top Yamabiko area, while down here in the village it is more like +10 degrees. A cloudy start to the day in Nozawa and it looks like poor visibility up on those top runs that are open - fog? A chance of rain later and also tomorrow as well, perhaps even a chance of some snowy stuff up top. It should be a relatively busy weekend coming up as there's 3 days holiday... Monday being a national holiday. Here's the courses that plan to be open at Nozawa Onsen for that Golden Week period: Yamabiko (all) Uenotaira (Snow Park will be open, but no half pipe) Paradise Last stretch of the season! ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 190cm Uenotaira 110cm ----- Courses open today at Nozawa Onsen (planned): Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E ----- Nozawa Onsen planned opening dates to the end of season: Daily until 6th May: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift 27th April until 6th May Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park Paradise Four lift Skyline Connecting lift Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 26th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 824cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 15cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 824cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 30th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday did become a rather warm day in the region, lovely spring conditions. After a warm night when temperatures remained above 10 degrees in the village, this morning has started off warm and there's lots of grey cloud above Nozawa. Rain is forecast for this morning though right now there's none falling... down here anyway. Over the next few days we might get some rain but the forecast has the second part of the Golden Week holidays (Friday to Monday) to be generally settled and good weather conditions. ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 170cm Uenotaira 90cm ----- Courses open today at Nozawa Onsen (planned): Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Kokenashi Uenotaira Paradise Bunabayashi ----- Nozawa Onsen planned opening dates to the end of season: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park Paradise Four lift Skyline Connecting lift Yunomine pair Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 30th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 824cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 15cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 824cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Wednesday 1st May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's foggy up there! Yes, fog up on the upper slopes that are open early this morning. Keeping cold as well, with a temperature of just -1C degrees on Yamabiko as of 8am, and 5C in the village. Rain is likely later on along with perhaps some stronger winds as well. Might it even get cold enough for a bit of snow on the mountain? Once we clear tomorrow though, it should be clearer and sunnier conditions right through until the last day of the season on Monday 6th. That would be a nice way to end the season. ----- Official snow depths: Yamabiko 170cm Uenotaira 90cm ----- Courses open today at Nozawa Onsen (planned): Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Kokenashi Uenotaira Paradise Bunabayashi Yunomine A Yumomine B ----- Nozawa Onsen planned opening dates to the end of season: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Yamabiko Four lift Uenotaira Four lift Snow Park Paradise Four lift Skyline Connecting lift Yunomine pair Nozawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 1st May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 824cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 4th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 213cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 311cm reported on 18 days February 2013 snowfall 253cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 29cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 15cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 80cm Snowfall at base this season 208cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Not too bad Posted on Thursday 18th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . 80cm of fresh snow since yesterday. How does that sound? Talk about timing, as the resort prepares to get those lifts moving tomorrow morning. Just the 2 lifts tomorrow, with more open from Saturday. Madarao will decide on whether to get those tree run courses open at the weekend sometime tomorrow. The Mountain Pass with connecting Tangram will be available from 20th. So here we are. On the verge of a new season. And it should be the best possible start with a bit more fresh due today and then clearer skies possible tomorrow. I for one am mega excited. And you should be too. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 18th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 208cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 203cm 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 313cm Weather overview Snow Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Thursday 25th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good snowfall to report this morning from Madarao. Nice and cold, nice light snow, and still coming down. Should be great conditions on the slopes this Christmas morning. Snow clouds set to be over Madarao today and tomorrow with clearing and milder weather conditions due from the weekend and towards New Year. The famous Number 13 single pair lifts opens today! Always worth a ride that one. Though maybe not when it's too windy! Normal full season lift ticket prices from today as well with the resort now fully open. Nighta at Madarao over the New Year, from this Saturday (27th December). After the New Year, it's nighta on Saturdays and 11th January. Lifts open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 25th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 313cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 308cm 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 50cm Snowfall at base this season 258cm Weather overview Partly cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Friday 19th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Madarao is open! Hurray! And doesn't it look lovely. Yes, here we are once again at the beginning of a new season. Not much to say really other than it's a close to perfect start to the season with the large amounts of snow (another 30-50cm) and weather this morning. Some cloud around but clearing up with some blue sky as well. Nice and cold so the snow conditions will remain excellent. I almost don't want to say this but before the snow that's due again on Sunday, there's a chance it might rain. Whoever's in charge of the weather, please no! More lifts open tomorrow. Lifts open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Special price today of 2000 yen for adults and seniors, 1000 yen for elementary school age children Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 19th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 258cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 253cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 258cm Weather overview Mostly cloudy, rain due Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Saturday 20th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Mild this morning and more cloud than we had yesterday which ended up being really fine. No new snow to report but it should be snowing again by the time I post my report tomorrow morning. Unfortunately, might be raining before we get there... :( Madarao opens it's tree run courses this morning including the brand new 'Ninja'. Cool name. POWDER WAVE RIVER LINE USAGI KAMOSHIKA CRYSTAL BOWL POWDER WAVE II (part) NINJA If you like powder tree runs, make sure you give them a go. Lifts open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Tree runs: POWDER WAVE RIVER LINE USAGI KAMOSHIKA CRYSTAL BOWL POWDER WAVE II (part) NINJA Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 20th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 258cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 253cm 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