Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Weather overview Cloudy, snow at times Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Saturday 14th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Madarao Kogen open today for the 13/14 season - well for the weekend anyway with the main full opening planned for next week. Snow is still thin on the ground but there's the Number 1 lift moving for those looking for an early slide with cheap lift passes on offer. Cloudy at the moment but snow is forecast for today and tomorrow before easing off early in the week. I'll keep you up to date with the weather a few times before opening next week. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 14th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (13th December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 20cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 13th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The slopes are this morning covered in snow as we got some decent snowfall yesterday. The resort plans to go ahead and open tomorrow and Sunday for their 'pre-open', and as things stand the Number 1 lift will be moving. Lift tickets will be 600 yen tomorrow (Saturday) and 1100 yen on Sunday. Snow is forecast for tonight and over the weekend so hopefully conditions will be good out there. Please note that the resort plans to be closed from Monday to Friday and then re-open officially for the season (every day) from next weekend. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 13th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (13th December) November 2013 snowfall 15cm 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 25cm Weather overview Cloudy, snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 20th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . OK so after the two day pre-open weekend last week, the snow season starts properly in Madarao Kogen from tomorrow, 21st December. The resort is planning to be open - multiple lifts - from tomorrow morning and then open daily through the end of March. No official details as yet on what will actually get opened up. Daily updates will begin from tomorrow. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 20th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 25cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (13th December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 25cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 40cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Saturday 21st December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Season in! First day of the season proper at Madarao Kogen. 10-15cm of fresh snow overnight as well to help celebrate, though officially base is around 60cm. So not mad deep yet but that's to come. Remember last season when we were getting huge amounts on what seemed like a daily basis for a while. Would be good to get more of that this year. Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 quad Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Tree Run courses closed due to there not being enough snow yet. Kids Park - open Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 21st December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 40cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (13th and 21st December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 40cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 70cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair to poor Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . 30cm of fresh snowfall up here in Madarao. :) Lots of snow to move around for locals, but more importantly lots of snow to play in for the people here for this opening long weekend. Conditions... good. Crowds... probably quite a lot of people out there today like yesterday. But nothing to spoil the fun. Looks like we might get to see sun in the first half of the coming week with the next snow after today due later in the week. Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 quad Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park Tree Run courses not open yet due to there not being enough snow yet. Nighta will be open from December 28th. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 70cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 70cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 85cm Weather overview Clearing up Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Great Posted on Wednesday 25th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from a sunny Madarao. And what's more we got 15cm or so of fresh snow overnight as well. Santa did his job, thanks mate! Nice and cold and the sun is out after a cloudier start to the day earlier on. Can't ask for much more than that. (Well, MORE snow is always welcome). Perhaps clearer conditions again tomorrow but more snow is likely before the weekend. Freeride Park is also now open at Madarao. Hopefully the rest of the tree run courses will be open too. Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 quad Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park Tree Run courses open: Kamoshika Usagi Crystal Bowl Others not yet open. Nighta will be open from December 28th. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 25th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 85cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 85cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Great Posted on Thursday 26th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A quick report this morning as I have to be away for the day and the resort hasn't updated any info yet. For now though I can tell you that as yesterday ended up, it's sunny here in Madarao. No new snow to report on the slopes, but snow is forecast to be falling either later on tonight or from tomorrow morning so I hope to bring news of new cm tomorrow. Should be another lovely day outside though today. Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 quad Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park Tree Run courses open: Kamoshika Usagi Crystal Bowl Others not yet open. Nighta will be open from December 28th. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 26th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 85cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 85cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 95cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 27th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . After yesterday the skies quite quickly clouding over, we got some rain last night I'm afraid. But! Happily that didn't last too long and it has changed into snow this morning with the resort saying that there's 10cm of fresh on the slopes. It's still snowing and poor visibility out there, I think fog is adding to the not-being-able-to-see thing going on this morning. Unfortunately the tree runs that were open are closed today due to the rain not helping conditions. The Freeride Park is open though. Hopefully the snow today will help and it should also be snowing tomorrow. Keeping cold too. Clearer conditions likely from Sunday before another cold snap due around January 1st. Lots of snow today please! Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park Tree Run courses open: Closed today Nighta will be open from December 28th. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 27th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 95cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 95cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 105cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Saturday 28th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . More snow this morning to report from Madarao Kogen. 10-15cm, though windy conditions mean that it's variable depending on where you look. One thing for sure is that it's a very cold morning here and the thermometer outside is saying -6C. From today the Number 3 lift and the Number 13 single lift are going to be moving and the plan seems to be for all of the tree runs to be open as well. Nighta also starting from tonight. New Year is not far off now of course and it being a weekend it's very likely going to be busy today. Local forecast has mixed weather lined up over the next few days. Cloud, bit of snow maybe, bit of sun. Not quite as cold. Snow forecast for New Years Day. Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses open. Nighta will be open from today. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 28th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 105cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 105cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 115cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Sunday 29th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Beautiful weather this morning in Madarao. What happened to the snow clouds?! Well, they did give us 10+cm since yesterday but decided to pack up and move on out by the time the lifts were moving this morning and it's been a very fine day since. Clear blue skies. Great. The resort is pretty much all open now and all tree run courses open today. They should be fun. Nice snow conditions too, but it's quite busy out there this morning. As you would expect on the weekend before New Year. Still, a good atmosphere and people who are here to stay for New Year are already here. Find your friends and have fun! Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses are open. Nighta tonight! Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 29th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 115cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 115cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 117cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 31st December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Just a thin layer of new snow overnight in Madarao and just a cloudy start to the day. A special day of course, it being New Years Eve. So what's on for the day? Well first up the resort has done a 'renewal' thing on the Free Ride Park so some new stuff to play in there (kicker, drum cam, rail, spine, roller, tyre. These things don't mean a whole amount to me personally, but I presume those interested know what they are!) Then it's some special Countdown events at the resort... nighta is extended until midnight so you can slide down the slopes right through until the end of the year; there'll also be fireworks and no doubt some things to eat and drink. And a very friendly and fun atmosphere. Hopefully followed by fresh snow tomorrow. All the very best for the New Year from myself and no doubt the friendly people at Madarao resort. Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open today. Nighta tonight! Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 31st December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 117cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 117cm Weather overview Cloud, rain, sleet Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Wednesday 1st January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Welcome to 2014 and Happy New Year. This morning no fresh snow to report from Madarao Kogen, just some sore heads and weary people starting out a bit later than usual. The early birds got a good deal this morning. Cloudy conditions at the moment and relatively mild though it has started.... rainy sleet, that is. It has been raining lower down but the mountains are and will hopefully be getting snow. It should be getting colder as well this afternoon. Snow is still forecast to be falling here today so hopefully by tomorrow mornings report I will be able to update you on that with good news. Operating lifts: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open today. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 1st January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 117cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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