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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 32cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 10:15am on Monday 10th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Snow is falling, though Madarao will be closed from today and then re-opening for the proper official opening of the season on Saturday 15th December. Hopefully we will see more runs and lifts open with the snowfall we are getting now. I'll bring you more news later on in the week nearer the time. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 10th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 32cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 32cm 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 98cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted at 8:42am on Sunday 23rd December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Lets be honest - yesterday was not good. It was misty, slushy, rainy and any other word you want to use ending with 'y' and having some slightly unpleasant undertones. Thankfully though, sometime during the night the rain turned to snow and this morning it is decidedly more crunchy under foot. I still wouldn't be using the word 'powder', but also won't be using the word slush. At the moment the conditions are improved, but the really good news is that big snow front that is still due tonight. So tomorrow promises the possibility of a real powder day, just in time to celebrate the Emperor's birthday and Christmas. So if you've only got one days skiing in you for this long weekend, I would be doing it tomorrow! There is 15-20cm of new snow at the moment and all lifts, except the Number 3 & 13 lifts will be open. Lifts operating: Number 1 Number 2 Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park The Powder Wave, Usagi, River Line and Powder Theater courses at not yet open. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 23rd December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 98cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (19th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 98cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 83cm Weather overview Cloud Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:50am on Friday 21st December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Snow clouds moved in yesterday and this morning we have 10-15cm of fresh snow on the ground in Madarao. It's -4C this morning and a thick layer of cloud covers the upper half of the mountain. The snow has eased off for the moment but might be back later on. Tomorrow we're due milder temperatures and quite possibly rain falling at base. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen and if it does it is snow. Decent snowfall still due later in the weekend. Madarao plans to have the following lifts moving from Saturday: Number 1 Number 2 quad Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 The connection with Tangram Ski Circus will also be open from Saturday. Still looking good for heavy snowfall late weekend, though hopefully the snow will be with us from Saturday. Lifts operating: Number 1 Number 2 Quad Kids Park moving walkway Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 21st December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 83cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (19th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 83cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 83cm Weather overview Cloud, light rain Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 8:18am on Saturday 22nd December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Happy Saturday from Madarao! We have been greeted this morning by light rain and cloud. Not the greatest start to the weekend, but there is a promise from the weather bureau that snow is coming. We are hoping that the rain will turn to snow around lunch time and the next few days will see the return of some good powder days. There was that decent dump through the week though, so there is a good base for the start of the season. The backside of the mountain is open from today, so Madarao Now are now connected to Tangram Resort for those people who want to make use of the Mountain Pass. More of the mountain is open from today with the following lifts operating: Lifts operating: Number 1 Number 2 quad Super quad Number 5 Number 11 Number 12 Number 15 Kids Park Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 22nd December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 83cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (19th December) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 83cm 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