Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 413cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Monday 4th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. It's a Monday and many people will now be going back to work, so things should be quieter still from today. There might be some clearer skies later on and tomorrow too. Fine conditions out there and visibility is fairly decent for the moment. Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 4th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 413cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 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 55cm 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 19cm Snowfall at base this season 408cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Sunday 3rd January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Yep, more snow. Let's try to not get bored with it. ;) Madarao is reporting 15cm. All courses available. It is quieter than what we expect for the New Year... this is usually one of the busiest times of the season. For those who are here, missing friends aside, couldn't ask for much more in terms of the snow. For those of you who aren't, feel for you. But isn't it great to get back to what feels more like a normal season of consistent snowfall. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 220cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 15cm - 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 - All lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 3rd January 2021 Total snowfall at base 408cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 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 50cm 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 389cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Saturday 2nd January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. Madarao is this morning reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall over 24 hours. I'm sure we were told to expect more than that on the local forecasts... The snow clouds remain though as I am writing this visibility is fairly decent. Might it be stopping? Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 2nd January 2021 Total snowfall at base 389cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 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 31cm 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 382cm Weather overview Snow Wind Westerly Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 1st January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao and welcome to 2021. We start the year with more snow - Madarao reporting 20cm of it as of 8am - and it is still snowing. Visibility is limited... not much can be seen out there. It is a cold start to the day too. The snow should be continuing through today and tomorrow too. Look to Monday for some clearer skies and the chance of getting to see some sunshine. New Year message from SnowJapan The 2020-2021 winter season seems to have got off to a good start in many mountainous regions of Japan, with some areas enjoying some very heavy snowfalls. That is of course very encouraging to see. Even if you are having to look on from afar, we’re sure you will be glad to see a return to a more ‘normal’ pattern to the snowfall this winter. So 2020 is now behind us and we surely all hope that 2021 will be an all-round better year for everyone. If you are unable to be here... We miss you and are sorry that you can’t be here, but hope that you will be able to visit Japan in the not too distant future; and that 2021-2022 season will be open for everyone to enjoy. If you are here... Let’s all keep doing everything we can as individuals to try and keep the current situation under control. Ski areas around the country are doing their best to encourage visitors to wear face coverings, keep distance and minimise contact with guests outside their own group. Helping out in that way is surely a very small price to pay to get to enjoy the snow. One thing we have noticed this season is people mentioning how they are appreciating everything that extra bit more this year. Being thankful for the good things can’t be a bad thing. We will continue to do what we can to remain positive and genki as we cover this season. Wherever you are right now, stay safe, stay strong and take care. SnowJapan wishes you all the best for 2021. --------------- Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 220cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 20cm - 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 - All lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 1st January 2021 Total snowfall at base 382cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 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 24cm 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 62cm Snowfall at base this season 358cm Weather overview Snow Wind WNW Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Thursday 31st December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Madarao. The snow did arrive and what a change in 24 hours. Night skiing was cancelled last night due to the weather. Madarao this morning are reporting 60cm of snowfall since yesterday and the snow depth is jumping by that same amount (more like 30cm over at Tangram). I concur. It's still snowing and it is due to be doing so for a while yet. All the way into next year even! ;) Visibility is greatly reduced down to not much at all, and so conditions are definitely for everyone this morning. If you insist on making it out there, be sure to take super care. Lifts appear to be operating as normal at the start of the day. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 210cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 0cm - 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: 130cm - All lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 31st December 2020 Total snowfall at base 358cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 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 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 48cm Snowfall at base this season 246cm Weather overview Snow Wind Some wind Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 20th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. I'm going to have to look back but I can't quite recall a start to the season like this. Another 50cm or so of snow since yesterday . Snow is deep. Visibility is limited. Extra care needed. From tomorrow we are forecast a spell of calmer weather and the sun will probably make some major appearances. Hopefully not warming things up too much. I would expect more of the ski areas to be open soon. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 180cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 40cm - Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts operating Tangram info: - Official snow depth: 150cm - Number 1 pair and Number 3 and 5 quad lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 20th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 246cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 234cm 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 48cm Snowfall at base this season 198cm Weather overview Snow Wind Some wind Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Saturday 19th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello and welcome to the first official day of the season here in Madarao. And what better way to start it than with a ton of fresh snowfall. About 0.5m of it. What a start to the season we are enjoying. It's enough to help you forget all the mad stuff going on in the world. And that can only be a good thing. We are due more snow through the weekend with things starting to clear up from early week. Mid week perhaps some clearer and calmer weather. Lots of fresh snow out there. Exciting. But let's take extra care. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 150cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 50cm - Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts operating Tangram info: - Official snow depth: 100cm - Number 1 pair and Number 3 and 5 quad lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 19th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 198cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 186cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 150cm Weather overview Partly cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 18th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. 1 day to go! Here's the plan for tomorrow. Madarao plan to have their Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts operating. Tangram plan to have their Number 1, Number 3 and Number 5 lifts operating. After the snow, the sun is out at the moment and it is noticeably not as cold, but more snow and cold conditions are forecast over the weekend so come prepared. If you are here, prepare to enjoy a fine first day of the season. Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 18th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 150cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 138cm 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 68cm Snowfall at base this season 144cm Weather overview Cloud with some blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 17th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. The Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts at Madarao will be open on Saturday, with the big opening planned for 9:00am. They plan to have a bunch of runs off those lifts open. And conditions are going to be great. I don't we could ask for much better. For the moment the snow has eased off. There's even some sunshine and blue skies. I'm guessing it is going to be temporary though as more snowfall is forecast, particularly tomorrow night through Saturday. Clearer skies and generally calmer weather appear to be on the cards from sometime early week. Madarao snow info: - Official snow depth: 120cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 60cm (* I think they have their new snow and snow depth mixed up this morning, as those two numbers are flipped) Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 17th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 144cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 132cm 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 76cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Wednesday 16th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Madarao has announced that it will indeed be opening on Saturday - though I think we pretty much knew that was going to be possible with our lovely snowfall. They plan to have their Number 1 and Number 2 lifts operating for the opening day. And lift tickets will be a special price too. With all the fresh snow to play in, a good day is on the cards. Right now there is a bit of a lull in the snow but we have more due. Today. Tomorrow. And beyond. Maybe some sun on Friday... but snow is currently forecast for over the weekend. ----- Madarao snow info: - Official snow depth: 60cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 20cm Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 16th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 76cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 16th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 64cm 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 24cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Friday 4th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Fresh snow on the ground this morning. Indeed, I have just measured slightly over 12cm. Nice. The ruler photo posted by the ski resort itself this morning (with permission, of course) shows around 14cm. The forecast is for some sunshine over the weekend and hopefully more snow late Monday into Tuesday. Just over 2 weeks to go! Madarao and Tangram both plan to open from Saturday 19th December 2020. Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 4th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 24cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 4th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 3cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Thursday 5th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning! Friendly greetings from Madarao. I very much hope that everyone reading this is well and in good spirits, however much 2020 sometimes seems to be conspiring against us! I bring you news to hopefully spread some cheer... the first snow of the season. :) The combination of beautiful autumn foliage, snowfall and sunshine is such a beautiful thing to see. Check out the photos from yesterday afternoon. So yes we have had a bit of snow, though it has gone now. The sun is out again this morning. Madarao plans to open for the 2020-2021 season on Saturday 19th December. I'll be back with you from time to time before then and then daily every day once the ski lifts start moving. Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 5th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (on 5th November) November 2020 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com