Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Weather overview Snowing Wind - Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 9:15am on Monday 19th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The weekend finally brought winter conditions to Furano with cold temperatures and snow down into the township. While it has been snowing continuously since Saturday the snowfall has been very light with around 2cm accumulation at village level. The ground is now frozen and we can expect it to stay that way through the rest of the week along with continuing snowfall. The ski area will open as soon as the base depth reaches the required level for operations to commence. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 19th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (19th November) November 2012 snowfall 2cm 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 Furano. 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Weather overview Clear Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 10:45am on Friday 16th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano Ski Area will not be able to open tomorrow on 17 November as originally proposed. More snow is needed to be able to commence operations. Things are looking positive for the weekend weather though. The forecast is for snow on the upper mountain from this evening through to Sunday evening. Temperatures on the upper mountain are now below freezing and look to stay that way over the weekend and through next week. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 16th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 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 Furano. 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Weather overview Low cloud, dusting at top Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 12:51pm on Monday 12th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . With the proposed opening of Furano Ski Resort being on November 17, which is only 5 days away, and no snow on the resort at the moment, being able to open the resort by next Saturday looks to be in doubt. The good news is that temperatures are finally feeling wintery and are hovering just above freezing in the low single digits. We awoke Sunday morning to frosty conditions and this morning the temperature at base was 3c with a light dusting of snow evident on the top of the resort. Light snow is forecast at high elevations for Friday. Fingers crossed for the first big dump of the season. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 12th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 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 Furano. 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Weather overview Low cloud Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:23am on Thursday 8th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano Ski Area has a planned opening date of 17 November 2012 which is only 9 days away! Currently there is no snow cover on the ski area so we are hoping some big snow arrives over the next week. This morning we have awoken to heavy rain which has now stopped. There is low cloud hanging around the resort and temperatures at the moment are an unseasonally warm 13c with freezing level at 1800m. The freezing level will decrease during the rest of the week going down to 400m by Saturday evening. The good news is light snow is forecast for the upper mountain during Friday so we are hoping this turns into something more substantial to kick things off. Stay tuned for more updates as we head towards opening day. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 8th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. 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 990cm Weather overview Overcast but bright Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:30am on Wednesday 20th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Welcome to a mid week holiday here in Japan. It's 'Shunbun no Hi' (Vernal Equinox Day). Wikipedia told me this - 'This national holiday was established in 1948 as a day for the admiration of nature and the love of living things. Prior to 1948, the vernal equinox was an imperial ancestor worship festival called Shunki kōrei-sai'. So anyway, not just a normal weekday and that means more people here, though still not busy. It's definitely another spring morning though. Warm and bright. More overcast than yesterday. We might actually see snow overnight, but I'll try to keep that quiet and not get too excited just in case. I'll let you know how that goes tomorrow morning. Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 31st March this season. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 20th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 990cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 60cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1000cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Not good Posted at 9:45am on Thursday 21st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Yesterday was spring. This morning, more like winter again. Fresh snowfall! Resort says 15cm of fresh, I had to move 5-10cm off the car. Oh yes, I like the sound of that. At -5 degrees, it's a full 18 degrees difference since yesterday. Which is pretty wild when you think about it. Anyway, it's still snowing but due to clear up perhaps even this morning and tomorrow will be back to sunny and warmer according to the forecasts. Should be nice out there this morning, especially compared with recent conditions. The last blast of winter? Very possibly. --- Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 31st March. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 21st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1000cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1005cm Weather overview Bluebird Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Great Posted at 8:43am on Friday 22nd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . We're back to clearer skies and warming up today. The new snow was fun while it lasted, though perhaps today will be good too with some leftovers out there. This morning it's a chilly start to the day but the sun is out and we have lovely clear blue skies above Madarao. Colder again tomorrow and the chance of some light snow, with Sunday promising to the clearer of the two weekend days. Just over one week to go for the season at Madarao. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 22nd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1005cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 75cm 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 990cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 9:44am on Thursday 14th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Rain it was. But how about this.... 15cm of new snow being reported by the resort this morning. More like 5-10cm here where I am but good to hear that we can get a nice new layer out on the slopes. It's much colder as well with temps right back down to -5 degrees. Quite strong winds and poor visibility, but we might not get that many more chances of fresh snow this season so it's definitely worth getting out there. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- FreeRide Park Powder Wave I Powder Wave II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 990cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 60cm 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 980cm Weather overview Clear bit overcast Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:10am on Wednesday 13th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's a much warmer start to the day here, already around +8 degrees. Fine weather though not as blue as yesterday a bit more overcast looking, but still clear skies and a feel good day. Bit of a wind early on, but hopefully won't cause the lifts and problems. Good chance of rain later on I'm afraid. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- FreeRide Park Powder Wave I Powder Wave II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 980cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 980cm Weather overview Bluebird Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted at 7:48am on Tuesday 12th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . And up it is this morning. Or it will be anyway once the sun takes control of proceedings. An absolutely amazing blue sky morning at Madarao this morning. Bluer than a bluebird. About -2C at the moment. That's about all there is to report this morning. It should be a fine spring day on the mountain. Similar likely tomorrow too. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- FreeRide Park Powder Wave I Powder Wave II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 12th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 980cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 980cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Not good Posted at 7:50am on Monday 11th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . An early report this morning as I just needed to share the news. Snow! Yes, we thought it might all be over with all this warm stuff of the last week or so, but temperatures did indeed drop right down yesterday and this morning there's close to 20cm of new on the slopes of Madarao. Apparently a different of 16C since yesterday. Wow. -8 being reported by the resort. The mind boggles. But it means that while it may not completely cover the more, er, icy conditions we had, there will certainly be much improved conditions out there this morning. It should be up and down this week. Tomorrow expected to be much warmer again, then back to colder from Wednesday. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- FreeRide Park Powder Wave I Powder Wave II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 11th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 980cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 960cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Great Posted at 10:41am on Wednesday 6th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Stunning blue skies above Madarao this morning. After a fairly cold night and starting off at around -1C at the start of the day, we're up to around +3C now. Groomers are fun this morning if not a bit hard though the sun is starting to have an effect and softening up the snow. Melting some as well by the sounds of the dripping outside I can hear now. Tomorrow to get warmer still before hopefully a drop on Friday. No new snow on the horizon though so we need to make do with what we have for now. Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- FreeRide Park Powder Wave I Powder Wave II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 6th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 960cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 30cm 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