Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 459cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited in places Posted on Thursday 24th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao and... it's snowing! And it's actually snowing pretty good at the moment. Interesting weather, but this time on the good side of being interesting! The resort is reporting up to 10cm of snowfall even. Not quite that much back where I am but still, there's going to be a decent layer of fresh to play in this morning. What's more there's snow in the forecast through today and into tomorrow as well so we might even get a bit more. Nice. :) Tree runs open at Madarao: Kamoshika, Ninja, Powder Wave 2, Sawa Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 24th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 459cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 1st March) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 124cm reported on 11 days March 2016 snowfall 75cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 517cm Weather overview Mostly blue sky Wind Windy Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Sunday 22nd January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao and it's another of those fine and sunny ones with blue skies. Nice. If we can continue the pattern of fine weather with regular snowfall through until the end of March, that would be perfect. It's going to be a fine morning with snowfall due later on and into the first part of the new week, so we should be enjoying some more fresh top-ups over the next few days. All tree runs open and ready and waiting! That's about it. Have fun. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Sunday 22nd January 2017 Total snowfall at base 517cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 53cm (on 14th and 15th January) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 211cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 297cm reported on 17 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 109cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Sunday 18th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. The second day of the season and it is starting with lovely blue skies in the region and sunshine. I envy the folk out there enjoying the first lifts of the day. It felt great to be back out on the board yesterday. That first ride of the season is always special. The day ended up being generally cloudy with light snow falling at times. Like other nearby regions, we're looking at a spell of dry and mild conditions over the next few days with the likelihood of rain mid week. Once we get over that it should be back to snow by the weekend so keep an eye on the forecast page. Let's hope that it doesn't warm up too much..... The first nights of the season at Madarao Kogen will be on 23rd December. Later this week I'll post more info on the plans for nighta. Lifts currently operating at Madarao Kogen: - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift Lifts currently operating at Tangram Ski Circus: - Number 1 - Number 3 - Number 5 Lift tickets are available at the special price of 2000 yen for adults and 1000 yen for children (elementary school age). These lower prices are available until Thursday 22nd December. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Sunday 18th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 109cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 11th December) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 100cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 783cm Weather overview Fog, sleet Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 23rd March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. Can't see much this morning, with foggy conditions. Light snow/sleet falling though no new cm either being observed by myself or being reported by the resort. Definitely colder though. Expect the sun to be back tomorrow; hopefully not too warm though temps will be on the rise again by Sunday. Just over two more weeks to go for Madarao resort operations. Official snow depth: 180cm Operating lifts: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A lift Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Powder Wave I Free Ride Park Ninja Sawa Rabbit Kamoshika Bear Kids Park Planned nighta operations this season: Every Saturday until 24th March 2018 Madarao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 23rd March 2018 Total snowfall at base 783cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 27th December) November 2017 snowfall 60cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 280cm reported on 13 days January 2018 snowfall 276cm reported on 18 days February 2018 snowfall 149cm reported on 14 days March 2018 snowfall 18cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 421cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 5th January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning all. There's not a huge amount of snow since my last report, though more than the 0cm that the resort seems to be reporting this morning. But still we have had some good snowfall over the last few days so there are very good conditions out there. Good in time for the upcoming weekend. Generally cloudy this morning but may we see sunshine today? The 'Madarao Fire Festival' is coming up soon... on Saturday 13th January. Madarao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 5th January 2018 Total snowfall at base 421cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 27th December) November 2017 snowfall 60cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 280cm reported on 13 days January 2018 snowfall 81cm 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 254cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Tuesday 1st January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. And Happy New Year! The snow clouds have cleared leaving us with a picture perfect view of the mountain this morning, looking beautiful with a blue sky backdrop. Some people may be struggling to get up early this morning but it will surely be worth it. The mountain looks... delicious! A large portion of Madarao please, perhaps with a side dish of Tangram. Don't worry, it is keeping cold and snow should be falling again tomorrow. Have yourself a fine New Years Day. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 1st January 2019 Total snowfall at base 254cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 28th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 249cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 2cm reported on a 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 915cm Weather overview Cloud, fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Sunday 7th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Super early report required today, so this is pre-official information being updated. It is looking like today will be a drier and more all round pleasant day today. We even have a very modest thin layer of snow and the trees are looking lovely and frosty, and it feels quite chilly too. The forecast looks dry through the end of the week. Let's enjoying. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 195cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 5cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 5 - All main runs open - Snow Park open - Kids Park open - Tree Run: all open apart from Powder Wave Tangram info: - Official snow depth: 150cm - 5 of 5 lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 7th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 915cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 231cm reported on 17 days March 2021 snowfall 29cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 146cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Thursday 4th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A very welcome layer of fresh snow this morning (after some less pleasing precipitation before it yesterday). The ski area is reporting 10cm. I have measured 6cm. So while it is not a huge amount, we will take it thankfully and it is still snowing so hopefully there is more coming this morning with the next after today due on Sunday. For many the New Year holidays are now over so there will likely be less people around for the next few days before the weekend. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 4th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 146cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (on 23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 18cm 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 530cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Back to snow this morning and the ski area is reporting 15cm and my measurement is pretty much the same. I should be bringing you more snow over the coming days. Hopefully wind won't cause any problems and we can enjoy all the fresh. Madarao Mountain Resort: - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 15cm - Official snow depth: 230cm - All lifts scheduled to be operating except Number 5 - Main courses open - Tree run courses open: All of them! Tangram Ski Circus: - Official snow depth: 155cm - All 5 lifts scheduled to operate Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 530cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 160cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 344cm reported on 16 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 493cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We have had some more snow (Yakebitaiyama early morning reporting 10cm), but as I write this there is actually a bit of sun shining through my window. Might just be temporary, as we do have snow forecast for the day. It feels generally quite bright. [Update as I am about to post --- seems to be getting brighter]. Tomorrow and Friday looks set to be snowy days. It's keeping good and cold, protecting the snow we have, and some very nice conditions to enjoy. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 493cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 289cm reported on 20 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 787cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A little more reasonable morning today; it gets busy here in winter! So many things to do, so many people to meet, so much snow (finally) to deal with. The last one is tough, especially when we get a massive fall like the last one, but, you know, there is some satisfaction in getting things ready to roll as the snow walls rise ever higher.... My editor here (part of the full SnowJapan reporting team) sent me a link to local paper reporting on something I’d heard a rumor about. Seems that a team of them foreigners were out in our sidecountry and set off a pretty good slide that blocked the road to Highland Hotel, an accommodation kind of off the road up past Seki Onsen and on to Tsubame Onsen. The last spot on the road, in other words, and apparently cut off for a while because of those mad snowboarders. There have been several groups out there filming videos, including one very famous boarder guy (who will go nameless because I don’t know if he was involved in this). I do know that we’ve had some pretty hairy things happening as people want to jump off avy barriers (like several broken femurs, and lots of slides that fortunately haven’t killed anybody yet). Bad press, kids! Don’t be them bad foreigners doing thoughtless things in the backcountry. Good snow today, by the way. Enjoy it! --- Akakura Kanko: 290cm, -6° All lifts back to normal Akakura Onsen: 300cm, -5° Alpen Blick Resort 180cm, -5° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 200cm top, 150cm base; -10° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, -1° Seki Onsen: 560cm, -10° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 155cm, -4° Madarao Mountain Resort: 230cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 435cm, 1° Gondola starting late Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 210cm top, 110cm base; -2° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 787cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 120cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 568cm reported on 21 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 295cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Today we have a cloudy morning with interment snow flurries. The sun is occasionally peeking through the clouds and giving us some nice sun. 11cm fresh snow at the bottom, 21cm fresh up top and more snow due over coming days. --------------- Ski lifts: All scheduled to be operating apart from Yokokura Number 2 Utopia Number 2 pair and Astraea Number 3 pair on hold Ski runs: All of the main areas are open Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 75cm Uwanodai area: 80cm Utopia area: 175cm Chuo area: 165cm Paradise area: 170cm Summit area: 130cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 295cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 120cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 170cm observed on 21 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 Zao 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