Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 314cm Weather overview Cloud but rain expected Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Saturday 13th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning. As expected, it's very mild this morning... +7 degrees warm! We're avoiding rain early on but there's a chance it will be raining later and rain is forecast for tomorrow along with possibly even warmer conditions. It's unclear really what is going to happen with the rain as different forecasts are saying different things. Let's just hope there's less of it. Come Monday morning and we should be back to 'winter' with much colder conditions and... fresh snow! Something to look forward to. Madarao Kogen lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tangram Ski Circus lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tree Run Courses at Madarao Kogen: Open Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 13th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 54cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 336cm Weather overview Snow Wind Variable Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Wednesday 17th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Yesterday I said that it should be a good morning - and it most certainly was. Beautiful weather to be outside sliding down the snow. We're back to snow this morning. Just a few cm so far, but there's a good chance of build-up during the day today, so look forward to reporting on that tomorrow morning. The snow is really coming down now as I write this actually, so looking good. Tomorrow and maybe Friday too we'll probably have fine clear and sunny skies above us once again so if we can get a decent amount of snow in today, tomorrow should be great timing to be here. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 17th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 336cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 76cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 65cm Weather overview Cloud, some sun Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Monday 28th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Just a bit of snowfall since my report yesterday as it eased off and no snowfall overnight. And this morning we have blue skies above Madarao with just a bit of cloud hanging on here and there. More of the mountain is open with more lifts operating (see below) both at Madarao and Tangram. Still not fully open, but on the way. That should be helped along by some more fresh snowfall due tonight and hopefully into tomorrow morning with the next snow after that on New Years Eve. (Are we nearly there already?!) The Madarao Kogen <> Tangram Ski Circus mountain connection and pass starts from today. Nighta at Madarao due to start from tomorrow night. Madarao Kogen lifts operating (planned at time of writing): Number 1 Number 2 quad Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 15 lift Tangram Ski Circus lifts operating (planned at time of writing): Number 1 pair Number 3 quad Number 6 pair Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 28th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 65cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 26cm (on 27th December) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 65cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 63cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 27th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Welcome to winter. It actually feels like winter this morning. And we haven't been able to say that much so far this December. 26cm of snow to report, with the resort reporting 30cm on the slopes. Sounds good? Looks good. And I bet it feels good under skis and boards too! Madarao this morning is open with the Number 1, Number 2 quad lift and Number 5 lifts operating along with 5 courses. It looks like Tangram Ski Circus is also opening from this morning with the Number 1 pair lift planned to be operating. It may be limited still but it is a start and with snow forecast to continue for today and then pick up again later on tomorrow night (after a lull in the daytime tomorrow?), there's more to come and hopefully soon more of the resort areas opening. Visibility is also very limited out there this morning so take care. And have fun! Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 27th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 63cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 26cm (on 27th December) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 63cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 276cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Monday 8th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . What a beautiful morning it is. I'm always in awe of the 360 degree scenery from up here when it's like this in particular so really looking forward to getting one of the first lifts up this morning. There was just a bit more snow since the report yesterday before the clouds cleared up and clear up they have. It's blue skies all around. It's also a cold morning with the resort reporting -9 degrees! Not much warmer here where I am either just a bit lower than base. Snowfall is still expected to be with us tomorrow and perhaps heavy snow as well at times especially towards tomorrow night. Later in the week and Saturday it looks like there's a worrying rise in temperatures and rain expected even on the mountain. If that's the case, the time to be here is today and tomorrow (if you like riding in the snow) and Wednesday if you like it once the snow clouds have cleared! Madarao Kogen lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tangram Ski Circus lifts operating (planned at time of writing): All lifts plan to be open today Tree Run Courses at Madarao Kogen: Open Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 8th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 276cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 16cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 274cm Weather overview Snowing Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 7th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's a good wintery-like morning this morning. Good and cold, fresh snow on the ground and snow still falling from the sky. Madarao Kogen is reporting 10-15cm of snowfall on the mountain and I can see 10+cm of snow on my car outside, waiting to be brushed off. I think I'll leave it and put my board boots on instead, the snow looks too good to spend time moving it around! Yes, it should be a good morning out there and if we get continued snowfall even better. Not actually forecast to continue until the end of today and sun is forecast for tomorrow. We should be getting snowed on once again though come Tuesday and perhaps even get a decent amount from it too. Have a fun Sunday. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 7th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 274cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 14cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 264cm Weather overview Cloud with blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Pretty good Posted on Saturday 6th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao and this morning there's a mix of white/grey cloud and blue sky over the mountain. Which was is it going to go? I know which way we all want it to go (heavy snowfall) but let's take a look at the forecast, for what it is worth! We're still down for decent snowfall later on today and tonight (and then again around Tuesday), so things look quite promising. Fireworks after 'nighta' tonight at Madarao Kogen - unless it's blizzard conditions that prevent it. Let's hanabi! Should be a lot of folk around this weekend, hope you have a good one. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 6th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 264cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 4cm 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 308cm Weather overview Snowing Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Wednesday 10th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Loads of snow, just how we like it. Over 30cm of fresh since last night and really heavy snowfall at times. Like I said, just how we like it - there's been too few of those this season. Let's have some more. Snowfall should ease by the end of today leaving us with more snow and excellent conditions for the sunny day we are expecting tomorrow. If only that pesky rain and warm temperatures would get out of the forecast for the weekend, I'd be totally happy this morning! Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 10th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 308cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 29th December and 10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 48cm 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 Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 663cm Posted on Thursday 6th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday was.... very wet. It was raining for most of the day down at town level, though wet snow I believe falling higher up. It wasn't until late night when the sprinklers started doing their thing meaning that the snow had arrived, along with strong winds as well for a while. The good news is that this morning we have fresh snow. 20cm or so around town and 30cm being reported by Kagura. Great to report that, and also that it is still snowing quite heavily now and expected to continue so we should be starting to make up for the damage that we had done to us yesterday. It is still quite windy though, and Kagura is only part open - from the Mitsumata Ropeway to the Kagura Number 1 romance lift. (Tashiro is closed for the day due to wind). All other resorts are open as normal it seems. Lots of snow please! --- Official resort snow depths @ Thursday 6th March 2014, AM: Naeba: 280cm Kagura (Tashiro): 280cm Kagura (Mitsumata): 330cm NASPA Ski Garden: 245cm Gala Yuzawa: 310cm Iwappara: 220cm Yuzawa Kogen: 270cm Yuzawa Nakazato: 205cm Yuzawa Park: 200cm ---- Maiko Snow Resort: 285cm Ishiuchi Maruyama: 280cm Joetsu Kokusai: 200cm Yuzawa Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 6th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 663cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (11th and 13th January) November 2013 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 131cm reported on 14 days January 2014 snowfall 297cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 204cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 26cm 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 Yuzawa. 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 Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 643cm Posted on Tuesday 4th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Light snow continued for lots of yesterday though it didn't end up much in terms of new cm. This morning we have clear blue skies over Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma from early on. The sun is out, it's going to be a fine day weather wise for sure. It is around -3 degrees right now but a high of up to +5 is forecast for later on today. We may see rain mixed in with snow to start things off tomorrow but from then on through the week winter conditions are due. Let's hope a decent amount of snow is delivered! --- Official resort snow depths @ Tuesday 4th March 2014, AM: Posted too early for many updates below!Naeba: 280cm Kagura (Tashiro): 280cm Kagura (Mitsumata): 330cm NASPA Ski Garden: 225cm Gala Yuzawa: 310cm Iwappara: 210cm Yuzawa Kogen: 280cm Yuzawa Nakazato: 210cm Yuzawa Park: 190cm ---- Maiko Snow Resort: 300cm Ishiuchi Maruyama: 220cm Joetsu Kokusai: 210cm Yuzawa Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 4th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 643cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (11th and 13th January) November 2013 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 131cm reported on 14 days January 2014 snowfall 297cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 204cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 6cm 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 Yuzawa. 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 Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Saturday 8th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . The good news continues today. Snow through the day yesterday - the morning clearing and blue sky was only temporary - and more snow overnight. There was at least 10cm yesterday, and 20cm on my car this morning so I'm calling for at least 30cm in town. Kagura report 30-50cm (and still does not change it's snow depth number!) Maiko report over 30cm. (My car reports over 30cm as I said). GALA Yuzawa snow depth is now up to 4m. Some of the official snow depth numbers are higher now after this snow than they have been at any other time this season. Goes to show hey? March is generally seen as something of a gamble for weather/snow conditions, but anyone around at the moment is on a 'win' for sure. The exact numbers aren't important, what is important is all that fresh snow. As yesterday, this morning the snow has eased and the clouds have broken and we have some blue sky. Like yesterday, it perhaps won't last as we are expecting the snow clouds to be around for the day. There's not much of a wind now, but stronger forecast for later. Right now though all resorts open as normal. Cloud/snow forecast for tomorrow. Should be a really great weekend. --- Official resort snow depths @ Saturday 8th March 2014, AM: Naeba: 280cm Kagura (Tashiro): 280cm Kagura (Mitsumata): 330cm NASPA Ski Garden: 305cm Gala Yuzawa: 400cm Iwappara: 270cm Yuzawa Kogen: 310cm Yuzawa Nakazato: 220cm Yuzawa Park: 255cm ---- Maiko Snow Resort: 330cm Ishiuchi Maruyama: 310cm Joetsu Kokusai: 230cm Yuzawa Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 8th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (11th, 13th January and 7th March) November 2013 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 131cm reported on 14 days January 2014 snowfall 297cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 204cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 96cm 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 Yuzawa. 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 Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 738cm Posted on Sunday 9th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Just under 10cm of new snow on the top of the car this morning, so that is since yesterday mid morning. Resorts report between a few cm and up to 10cm (at Kagura), so another thin layer to add to what we got before. Yesterday we had a bit of a clearing in the clouds earlier on but that soon clouded over again and it was snowing for most of the day. This morning is different. Clear blue skies above Yuzawa... a bit of a hazy feel in some directions but generally it is a beautiful morning and it should be great conditions whichever skijo is chosen. Hope you can get to enjoy it. More snow due tonight and tomorrow. --- Official resort snow depths @ Sunday 9th March 2014, AM: Naeba: 280cm Kagura (Tashiro): 280cm Kagura (Mitsumata): 330cm NASPA Ski Garden: 305cm Gala Yuzawa: 420cm Iwappara: 260cm Yuzawa Kogen: 310cm Yuzawa Nakazato: 220cm Yuzawa Park: 240cm ---- Maiko Snow Resort: 330cm Ishiuchi Maruyama: 310cm Joetsu Kokusai: 230cm Yuzawa Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 9th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 738cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (11th, 13th January and 7th March) November 2013 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 131cm reported on 14 days January 2014 snowfall 297cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 204cm reported on 17 days March 2014 snowfall 101cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. 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