Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:01am on Tuesday 9th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A sunny day today, with the temperatures staying pleasantly cool. It turns out there actually was a little snowfall on Sunday, so the mountains are beautifully white as well. The snow has gotten past that early-season stickiness, so it's a good time to come on over and get in a few turns under a beautiful blue sky. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 9th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 2:08pm on Monday 1st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Miserable, pouring rain again today. Oh, yeah, it's April 1! It's actually a really nice, sunny day, and there are still some lifts rolling out there, and a pretty good snow base to slide on. And this site apparently played an April Fool joke on me, to -- for a few hours it refused to upload today's report! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 2:58pm on Saturday 13th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A quick update for you.... It has been a nice sunny day in Myoko today, with a little extra fresh white stuff on top of the 10cm or so that fell Thursday. It's staying cool, too - the snow is really trying to hold on there! Warmer conditions likely tomorrow with more sun. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 13th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 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 Myoko. 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1370m Weather overview Fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted at 3:30pm on Wednesday 8th May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's still cold up here in Myoko, even though the last day of the lifts has come with the end of the Golden Week holiday. It's been an interesting season: we didn't have the massive snowfalls of the past couple of years, but that didn't mean it wasn't very good, especially in January and February. March was an odd month this season, with lots of bad weather to kind of put a damper on things. Funny, since during the last several years we've seen some rain during February, then a return of powder during March. You just never know.... The cold weather and recent snow - remember, it was snowing high up at the beginning of May - means we may have a great spring/early summer season up high in the hills. Tours to the huts below Mt. Hiuchi and closer to Mt. Myoko are now in full swing, and we've at least got some sun recently. Nice if it would just get warm! Ah, corn snow. Looks like a busy year to come, with many of the hotels already booking reservations. There's definitely a bigger international presence, but luckily most visitors are here because of what Myoko already is: a nice, Japanese, compact, friendly little ski town. Hope we can keep that spirit alive. Thanks for reading the reports this season - hope you enjoyed them. We'll be back in the autumn when the 2013/2014 season is just around the corner. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data at the end of the season Total snowfall at base so far 1370cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days Previous report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. 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 20cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 10:38am on Saturday 1st November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The other day we had more snowfall and there is about 20-30cm or so on the runs of Madarao Kogen. Good to be walking on snow once again. A bit of resort news for you. This season Madarao will be opening up two new courses. 'Powder Theater' is a 600m tree run course connecting the Powerline and Crystal courses. Looks like you'll be able to see it easily and plan your lines from the No13 single lift. The other new 380m run is called 'Adventure Aisle' up at the top of the mountain. They are not actually referring to it as a course it seems, it's more like a connecting run making it easier to get onto get onto Powderline. Should be great views up there though. Can't wait to give them a go! It's snowing this morning so lets hope we get enough for the 'pre-open' next weekend. Full official opening planned for 15th December. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 1st December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 20cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:54am on Friday 7th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . OK good morning from Madarao with news of the first lifts moving at the resort tomorrow. Well, lift actually as they plan to have the Number 1 lift moving and describing the conditions as 'girigiri' which basically means borderline. It will be good to have the first run of the season, but don't expect deep powder just as yet! It is a beautiful morning here in the region with mostly clear blue skies all around. Snow is due to be falling by the end of the day though and we are expecting heavy snowfall over the weekend along with strong winds. This is a special 'pre-open' event and lift tickets will be 500 yen tomorrow (Saturday) and 1100 yen on Sunday. The resort then plans to open properly from next weekend. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 7th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 20cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 42cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 3:41am on Friday 14th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The season starts proper tomorrow! After last weekend we have seen more snow early on in the week and finer conditions in the last few - the sun has been out today - but from tomorrow Madarao Kogen opens for the season. And here's the plans. Conditions may dictate change but the plan is for the Number 1 lift and the Number 2 Quad lift to be operating tomorrow with 6 courses open. There's about 70cm of snow on the mountain at the moment and it's not going to get more by tomorrow, so that's what they'll open with. Tomorrow will probably be more cloudy and tonight into tomorrow there is a chance of rain even along with mild conditions, so we are hoping to avoid any of that. After that, the next snowfall looks likely Tuesday into Wednesday. From today, reports will be posted daily. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 14th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 42cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 42cm 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 42cm Weather overview Sun with some cloud Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:41am on Monday 17th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The sun is out this morning with blue skies and wispy clouds above Madarao Kogen. Not much to report really as we wait for snow... with the weather as it was over the weekend, while we still have good cover, the snow is thin on the ground as we wait for another delivery of snow. If you remember how things went last season, you'll remember just how much we got! Let's hope for more of that. One more bit of information for you. This season the resort here plans to open for nighta over New Year and on Saturdays from 5th January until 23rd March, and also on 13th January and 10th February. Lifts operating: Number 1 Number 2 Quad Kids Park moving walkway Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 17th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 42cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 42cm 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 42cm Weather overview Light rain Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 8:04am on Saturday 15th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Greetings to everyone from Madarao. Today is the first day for the 2012/13 season and there is plenty of early season snow. In hindsight the resort probably would have been able to open last Tuesday as there was powder galore. Today it is much warmer with a strong wind blowing, and a light rain falling early on so really not the best of conditions. But there is enough snow to burn a few runs and get those summer legs back in shape. In Madarao we have two lifts open today. Ticket prices are cheap though... only 2500 yen for all the runs you can eat! Lifts operating: Number 1 Number 2 Quad Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 15th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 42cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 42cm 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 30cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 10:15am on Sunday 9th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The Number 1 lift was moving for the first time this season yesterday and more of the same today, with 10+cm of fresh snow to report as well. The crazy snow and wind blizzard like storm we were expecting this weekend somehow hasn't happened - not yet anyway - and the wind has been relatively calm. Makes for a more comfortable day out though and it was good to get the first turns of the season in. Madarao Kogen officially opens properly for the season on Saturday, so will be closed again from tomorrow until Friday. Hopefully by the time Saturday comes around we will have a decent base to play with. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 9th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 30cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 43cm Weather overview Light snow Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:41am on Tuesday 18th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Just about 1cm of snow to report this morning in Madarao, and rather wet snow is falling as I write this report. Fairly windy out there but the lifts that are due to open are moving this morning. It is definitely colder than yesterday and it should be getting colder still, and we can expect snowfall into tomorrow. Not a whole lot more to report at the moment. After tomorrow the snow looks set to ease off and it be Sunday before we can expect more decent snowfall. Lifts operating: Number 1 Number 2 Quad Kids Park moving walkway Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 18th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 43cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 43cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 42cm Weather overview Light rain Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 8:23am on Sunday 16th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . We have woken this morning to light rain and misty conditions. Yesterday cleared up beautifully in the afternoon, so we are hoping for some improvement in the weather later on today. There is still enough base for the brave to get out and do some runs. To be honest though, could be a good day for an onsen and a big bowl of noodles. In Madarao we have two lifts open today. Ticket prices are still cheap though... only 2500 yen. Lifts operating: Number 1 Number 2 Quad Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 16th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 42cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 42cm 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