Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 569cm Weather overview Cloud some blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:13am on Monday 28th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Light snow falling a bit earlier and we have up to 5cm since yesterday to report but it has been clearing up and there is now an increasing amount of blue sky on view. Looks like it might end up being a very nice, clear day. According to the forecast, this week is going to be a mix of cloud, sun at times and the odd snow shower from time to time. Not a whole lot of new snowfall due this week and a warm spell likely at the end of the week. 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 28th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 569cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 346cm reported on 18 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 566cm Weather overview Snow clearing up Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted at 8:39am on Sunday 27th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . We got powder this morning. The resort is reporting 30-40cm on the slopes this morning and definitely a fair amount underfoot at base as well. A temperature of -8C and light snow was still falling but just before the sun was shining through some clouds over Madarao. While the sun has popped back behind the clouds now it does somehow feel that clear up may be on the way and the forecast does say that should be the case. After this snow clears up, not a whole lot forecast in the coming week as it stands - but lots of fresh to play in this morning. It should be quite busy today. All of the resort should be open this morning, and conditions should be great. 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 Sunday 27th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 566cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 343cm reported on 17 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 536cm Weather overview Heavy snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 8:40am on Saturday 26th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's got real cold and real snowy real quick at Madarao. 10cm fell overnight but it is currently dumping and forecast to snow all day. So if you like your goggles fogged and your face frostbitten. Today is just right for you. The snow is forecast to ease off by tomorrow, so Sunday may be a better day if you don`t like fogged lens and frostbite. If on top of the frostbite and fogged goggles, you also want to risk a major fracture to add to the joy, you can also try the new free ride park at Madarao. Today the resort will open a whole range of new walls, kickers and boxes. Please ski responsibly and take care out there. And for all the Australians out there...Happy Australia Day! 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 Saturday 26th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 536cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 313cm reported on 16 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 526cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 9:45am on Friday 25th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Not a huge amount to report this morning but hopefully it's all coming ready to be reported tomorrow! About 5cm in the base areas and the resort saying there have up to 10cm on the slopes. It's strangely rather mild too with the temperature right now just under zero. There's even a tiny bit of sun peeping through the clouds just at the moment, but at the same time it is snowing and due to get colder and snow heavier so it does seem to be on the way. 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 Friday 25th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 526cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 303cm reported on 15 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 521cm Weather overview Sunny and clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Great Posted at 9:53am on Thursday 24th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Beautiful clear skies here in Madarao this morning. Not a cloud to be seen. Well not in the region anyway. Just nice clear skies and it's a calm morning. No new snow to report. Temperature is at -2C. If the forecast is to be believed we are in for a ride from tomorrow with temperatures dropping, strong winds blowing around and more importantly.... a lot of snowfall. That would be good. The storm is due to continue into Saturday with things calming down by Sunday but when they get going sometimes they like to stick around. Of course, we'll let you know. All planned to be open today. 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 24th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 521cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 298cm reported on 14 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 521cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 9:53am on Wednesday 23rd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Well I'm glad that rain is out of the way. No more until April, ok?! The rain turned into snow I am happy to report and this morning there's up to 15cm of new snow on the slopes. It's nice to be back to things being colder too. Not much of a wind and a generally calm and fine morning. Not deep blue skies but the sun is out. Perhaps not enough new snow to completely cover up some icy parts and so the groomers might be the pick of the bunch today and looked in very nice condition when I was walking out there just before. The tree runs are open again today. 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 23rd January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 521cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 298cm reported on 14 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 511cm Weather overview Cloud, light rain Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK Posted at 9:41am on Tuesday 22nd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . No new snow to report this morning from Madarao. And unfortunately... it's raining. Light rain, but rain all the same. A mild +2C. Snow might happen later on in the day but it really does feel quite mild so I'm not sure we can hold out much hope. Perhaps later on if it gets a bit colder. The tree runs courses are all closed today due to the snow conditions. Clearer conditions forecast tomorrow. Heavy snow back on Friday, yey! Lifts planned to be operating: Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park --- Closed today due to snow conditions: FreeRide Park Powder Wave I Powder Wave II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 22nd January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 511cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 288cm reported on 13 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 511cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted at 7:36am on Monday 21st January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Just a dusting of snow since yesterday to report and it looks like it will brighten up to be a fine day today. The sun is getting to work early and shining down on the slopes of Madarao. Less people around today after a busy weekend but some fine snow conditions to reward those staying on. All of the resort will be open as planned this morning. 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 21st January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 511cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 288cm reported on 13 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 508cm Weather overview Cloudy with light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted at 8:35am on Sunday 20th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It is still snowing in Madarao. Another 10cm centimeters or so fell overnight to keep topping up the powder bank with the resort reporting 20cm of freshies this morning. It isn't as deep as the previous few days but there is still plenty of fun to be had. Today there is also an event at Madarao. Powder Wave Sessions starts at 11am and involves a lot of professional and semi-professionals skiers bashing there way through a narrow tree course. Should be good to watch. The weather is tipped to clear up later, but it is still snowy and overcast here at the moment. Powder Wave I is back open again from today. 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 Sunday 20th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 508cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 285cm 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 488cm Weather overview Mostly clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:47am on Saturday 19th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Another 20cm of fresh snowfall at Madarao this morning. -7C. Clearish skies, just some cloud hanging on. The sun is out. The snow is in excellent condition. All is good. We can expect less snow over the next few days. There's even some on the local forecast for today, so conditions here might well change quickly, but clearer skies generally with us over the next few days. With the recent snowfalls, we're certainly not complaining it will be great out on the slopes today. 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 II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Powder Wave I is closed until 20th January. All other tree courses are open. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 19th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 488cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 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 265cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 50cm Snowfall at base this season 463cm Weather overview Heavy snow Wind Moderate to strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 9:50am on Friday 18th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . This reminds me of that crazy period we had last season. Madarao Kogen reporting 50-60cm of new snowfall this morning. Over half a meter! It's very cold too and windy, and with the snow coming down in style still at the moment it's pretty wild out there. Some lifts seem to be not moving yet this morning, no doubt the resort people are trying to uncover them from under all the new snow. But hopefully it will be open as planned soon though those winds may well affect things today. After today we are expecting clearer conditions. Might even be sunny as soon as tomorrow. Will definitely be excellent conditions! 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 II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Powder Wave I is closed until 20th January. All other tree courses are open. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 18th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 463cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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 240cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 413cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted at 8:35am on Thursday 17th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . I have about 10cm of new snow to report this morning with the resort saying up to 20cm in places. The snow continues and the top part of the mountain is covered in cloud at the moment. Fair visibility lower down but thick cloud higher up. Nice snow all over. It's about -5C at the moment and only a slight wind. Good day to be smashing that there powder! 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 II Usagi Riverline Powder Theater Adventure Powder Wave I is closed until 20th January. All other tree courses are open. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 413cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 190cm 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