Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 450cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited in places Posted on Monday 21st March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A little bit more snow since last night - there's just over 1cm on the top of my car outside this morning. Not enough to make conditions 'deep' of course, but good to see all the same and hopefully maybe a little more on the mountain. It's a cold morning as well which is most welcome. From where I am there's a big thick bank of cloud covering the top half of the mountain, but we might even get to see a bit of sunshine later on in the day. Last day of the long weekend today, so it'll be busier than a normal late season Monday out there. Sun is expected tomorrow and then look for the chance of some fresh snow again in the later part of the week. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 21st March 2016 Total snowfall at base 450cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 66cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 433cm Weather overview Cloud and blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Friday 11th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. It's a pleasingly cold start to the day and there has just been a slight bit of snowfall with trees looking frosted and very pretty this morning. Might we get a bit more tonight? Possibly if some forecasts are to be believed but I wouldn't be getting to excited about the possibility. Come with some spring riding in mind and you'll be fine! Should keep quite chilly tomorrow as well, perhaps a little warmer on Sunday. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 11th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 433cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 49cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Saturday 5th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Once again, it's blue skies above Mt Madarao this morning. It was a warm day yesterday and it's going to be another warm day today. And tomorrow too when it might rise above 10 degrees! Yikes. There looks like a chance of rain still tomorrow as well but it looks like the forecast on that score is better than it was looking yesterday. Would be great if we could avoid rain. Anyway, back to cold before the middle of next week and happily there's some snowfall on the forecast for mid week. So we can enjoy some spring conditions today with the prospect of some fresh snow next week. Have a good one! Madarao Kogen lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tangram Ski Circus lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tree Run Courses open at Madarao Kogen: Open Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 5th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 45cm 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A very fine day yesterday. Snow wasn't falling as hard but there was a lot of fresh snow to play in. Nice. Snow clouds still nearby this morning, with light snow currently falling, but it is expected to clear up later in the day. And the day is starting cold so it should be another very good day to be out skiing and boarding. From tomorrow, expect sunshine. And for temperatures to start rising, unfortunately and somewhat annoyingly. It looks like come the weekend it's going to be rather warm again. But we can't do anything about that can we... enjoy the now, and hope something happens to the forecasts. Madarao Kogen lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tangram Ski Circus lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tree Run Courses open at Madarao Kogen: Open Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 2nd March 2016 Total snowfall at base 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 45cm reported on 2 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 38cm Snowfall at base this season 422cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Tuesday 1st March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . YES! A proper good old dump of lovely fresh snowfall this morning greets us. And what a fine sight it is too. It's probably the most we have had in a day this season, or certainly close to it. Brilliant. Madarao Kogen resort is this morning reporting 40-50cm of snowfall. It's cold; there's loads of fresh snow. Conditions this morning should be excellent. What more can I say... Perhaps March is the new January?* (* sadly it looks like things are going to warm up again as we approach the weekend with little snow forecast - make the most of it while you can!) Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 1st March 2016 Total snowfall at base 422cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 38cm 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 359cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Monday 22nd February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Some icy conditions yesterday but we do have some fresh snow this morning here in Madarao, I'm happy to report. There was 3cm of snow on the top of my car and the resort is reporting 5cm of fresh this morning. We could do with more than that, but we'll take it and it will have improved things. It is definitely good to feel a real chill in the air as well this morning and it should be getting colder mid week as well back to mid-winter like temperatures. Snow isn't expected today - cloud is forecast for the day - with more snow due around Wednesday and then the end of the week (which is still looking rather promising, keep an eye on that!) Back to a normal Monday so it should be quite quiet out there. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 22nd February 2016 Total snowfall at base 359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 99cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 356cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Thursday 18th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Early report this morning. It's going to be a great morning too, as we expected. 20cm of snow on the ground last night and overnight the clouds have cleared leaving us with clear blue skies. Perfect morning to be out on the skis or board, hopefully not warming up too much in the afternoon. Tomorrow is also expected to be sunny and clear but hopefully with snow clouds moving in late on. Saturday is forecast to be borderline rain/snow, and obviously we want to avoid the former. Let's see. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 18th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 356cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 96cm 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 356cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Saturday 20th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao where it's just cloudy early on. No new snow to report and it's going to be another of the milder days today. Unfortunately, it is probably going to rain later on, but it will be turning into snow hopefully by the end of the day today and I might be able to report new cm of snow on the ground in my report tomorrow. Looking at the forecast it seems we can expect snowfall most days through the coming week with the best chance of decent snowfall being around Tuesday-Wednesday. Before and after that it might just be light snow that doesn't really give us much in terms of cm. We'll see! Fireworks scheduled for tonight after nighta at Madarao Kogen. Madarao Kogen lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tangram Ski Circus lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tree Run Courses at Madarao Kogen: Planned to be open after checking this morning Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 20th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 356cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 96cm 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 332cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Tuesday 16th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Very changeable weather conditions continue but it's a happy story this morning... sunny blue skies with Madarao Kogen resort reporting 20-30cm of fresh snow on the mountain. And there is indeed a good 18cm of snow on the car to move once I get this report finished. Conditions should be much improved this morning and the good weather should add to the fun. There's more... heavy snowfall tomorrow? It might just happen. Snow is forecast to start falling again by the end of today, decent snowfall tomorrow, followed by more sun at the end of the week - and then more snow over the weekend. That to me sounds like a great pattern - decent snowfall, sunshine, decent snowfall, sunshine, decent snowfall, sunshine. Yes, let's have some of that! It should be a good morning. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 16th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 332cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 72cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 314cm Weather overview Mostly cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 11th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Another 6cm of snow here at base since yesterday and calmer and somewhat clearer conditions as well. Perhaps more cloud around than we expected early morning though it's due to clear up and the sun to be a big part of the day later on. Maybe tomorrow too along with the expected rise in temperatures as well. Rain is still there on the forecast for Saturday with that freezing level rising w-aaa-yyy too high for everyone's liking but it should be quite quickly back to cold and snow come Monday. For now though a very good day in store I think! Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 11th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 54cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 264cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Monday 1st February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Light snow falling from early this morning up here with about 4cm so far with hopefully more building up this morning. Madarao Kogen is reporting 5cm of fresh as of 7am. The snow may continue this morning but will probably stop by this afternoon. After that it's still looking likely that the new snowfall to expect (more than sprinklings anyway) is on Friday. It should be keeping quite cold through the week though so conditions should be keeping pretty decent. If you like a clear sunny day, Thursday is the day to target this week according to the forecasts. February already, can you believe it? Time just goes too fast. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 1st February 2016 Total snowfall at base 264cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 4cm 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 224cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Sunday 24th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It has started snowing this morning and snowing good at the moment. It's actually supposed to ease off a bit later on this morning or this afternoon and then heavy snow and perhaps winds are due later in the day and tonight. May the snow be heavy (but light if you know what I mean) and plentiful! I look forward to my report tomorrow. By the way, clearer skies look likely Tuesday onwards for a few, so those days should be great especially if you get a lot of snow in the next 24+ hours. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 24th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 224cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 125cm 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