Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 120cm Weather overview Fine and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Tuesday 26th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. The sun is out early on, shining down on the mountain and casting shadows. Above us it is mostly blue skies. A sunny day is expected. While it is a chilly start, we'll probably get fairly mild temperatures creeping over into (low) positive number territory. There was a small amount of snow overnight; Madarao is reporting 5cm. Hopefully a bit more than that tomorrow with some more snow due overnight tonight. And that's about it for the moment, really. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 5cm - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Super quad lift - Number 11 lift - Number 12 lift - Number 15 lift - 16 runs now open, tree runs to open later - Official snow depth: 60cm Tangram Ski Circus - Number 1 pair lift - Number 3 quad lift - Number 5 quad lift - Number 6 - Official snow depth: 40cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 26th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (on 23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 87cm 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 128cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Wednesday 27th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. A big contrast with the sun of yesterday, this morning the mountain can't be seen much and visibility is low. It has been snowing lightly this morning, and there has been around 10cm or so of fresh (and that is what the ski area is reporting). We'll take it. We'll probably be back to sunny skies tomorrow. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 27th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 128cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 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 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 140cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 1st January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning and Happy New Year. I am happy to report fresh snow on this first day of 2024. Madarao is reporting 20cm, I'm not seeing that much. But it is welcome, especially after rain. I notice there really wasn't much at all lower down in the valley. Someone still needs to turn those taps on to properly! But anyway, while the overnight haul might be a bit disappointing considering what we were expecting, it should be a fairly decent morning, perhaps with limited visibility at the top. There will be no night skiing tonight. Expect sun tomorrow and the next snow is due around Thursday morning. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 1st January 2024 Total snowfall at base 140cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 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 12cm 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 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 148cm Weather overview Sunny Wind None Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Friday 5th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning. Not much further snow to report since my report was posted yesterday morning, and this morning the sun is out with blue skies above us. It is a beautiful morning. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm - All lifts except Number 3, Number 5 and Number 13 are operating - 16 main runs are open, tree runs to open later - Official snow depth: 60cm Tangram Ski Circus - 4 of 5 lifts (Number 1,3,5,6) are operating - Official snow depth: 45cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 5th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 148cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 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 20cm 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 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 155cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 7th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. We have got some fresh snow. It's a modest amount, indeed, but we'll take it and hope that forests are right when they tell us to expect more today and particularly tonight. Madarao is reporting 10cm, I measured 7cm. Colder too. As I write this, Madarao is shrouded in cloud though there is even some blue sky showing through on the Tangram side. That is temporary, hopefully. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 7th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 155cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 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 27cm 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 56cm Snowfall at base this season 211cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Monday 8th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . I have excellent news. We have received a lot of snow overnight. Madarao has reported 60cm. My measuring point has 56cm at 7:30am. Wonderful. And hopefully we will get a bit more before it stops later on today. No ski area operation changes to report as it is early on, but there might be. They will probably be spending the early hours dealing with it. Sun is forecast for tomorrow. Wonderful. :) Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 60cm - All lifts except Number 5 and Number 13 are operating - 17 main runs are open, tree runs to open later - Official snow depth: 130cm Tangram Ski Circus - 4 of 5 lifts (Number 1,3,5,6) are operating - Official snow depth: 90cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 8th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 211cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 83cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 218cm Weather overview Fine, cloud Wind None Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 11th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The early morning snow yesterday didn't really amount to much. Forecasts are looking promising for quite a lot of a snow across the next week, particularly on Saturday and then again Monday/Tuesday. It would be great if we could get a few good days of consistent moderate to heavy snow. For today, though, there is some cloud about this morning but we'll probably get sun. (Maybe quite a lot of it). Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm - All lifts except Number 5 and Number 13 are operating - 17 main runs are open - Tree runs: SAWA I, II and III open - Official snow depth: 120cm Tangram Ski Circus - 4 of 5 lifts (Number 1,3,5,6) are operating - Official snow depth: 80cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 11th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 218cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 90cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 216cm Weather overview Fine Wind None Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 9th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. Well, after all that beautiful snow yesterday morning, we actually got some sunshine in the afternoon with good visibility. What a very fine end to the long weekend it was, a gift to everyone who stayed on! (The 5cm of snow I am adding to this report is what we got post my report yesterday morning). We start this Tuesday morning with what looks like clear skies - it is very probably going to be fine and sunny. I wonder if any people have taken an extra day off today to enjoy it? I'm up for first lifts. (In the name of research, of course). There might be some light snow tomorrow night, but the next significant cm of snow is due Frida and into the weekend. No word just yet on tree runs, by the way. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 9th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 216cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 88cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 232cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Saturday 13th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Fresh snow alert! There have been little patches of blue sky on show from time to time this morning, but generally the snow is continuing and should do for the day. We're still expecting clearer skies and sun tomorrow and then more snow the day after. Come on!!! Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 13th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 232cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 104cm 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 264cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Sunday 14th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's a beautiful (and cold) early morning across northern Nagano. What makes that even greater is that we had good fresh snow before it, so today should be a whole lot of fun for anyone lucky enough to be here. The Crystal Bowl and Rabbit tree runs are open at Madarao, too. Yey. Even better is that there is more heavy snow due into tomorrow through Tuesday. Two days of consistent snow would be perfect. Happy Sunday! Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm - All lifts except Number 5 and Number 13 are operating - All main courses open - Tree runs that are open: SAWA I, II, III, Crystal Bowl and Rabbit - Official snow depth: 140cm Tangram Ski Circus - All lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 100cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 14th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 264cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 136cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 279cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Monday 15th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from... Nagano. Yes, I am not actually in Madarao this morning and so going off official info (which I usually feel is reasonable). I will be returning later and will be able to adjust if necessary by tomorrow morning. Anyway after that fine day yesterday this morning it is snowing and apparently there is around 15cm of fresh. Lots of snow expected over the next two days. (Like I said, I'll back at base later on and will check/adjust). Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm - All lifts except Number 5 and Number 13 are operating - All main courses open - Tree runs that are open: SAWA I, II, III, Crystal Bowl, Rabbit and Bear - Official snow depth: 150cm Tangram Ski Circus - All lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 100cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 15th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 279cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 151cm 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 22cm Snowfall at base this season 301cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Windy Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Tuesday 16th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . OK so I came back to a snowy Madarao, how I like it, and there's another 22cm to add this morning. Forecasts still have some 'snow' hanging over us for the day, but as I look out the window just now I can actually see a bit of sun getting through the clouds. Looks like there is a bit of blue sky over Tangram too. That might all be temporary, of course, though I'm guessing the main snowfall has peaked. Great to get this new snow of course and conditions should be really nice. Tomorrow should be great with clearer skies and sun expected. Keep cold, please! Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 16th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 301cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 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