Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 260cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Saturday 30th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao and a good morning it is going to be as well. The resort is reporting 20-30cm of fresh snow on the mountain and I can confirm more than 15cm on the top of my car this morning. It's still snowing early morning as well, though it is expected to ease off quite soon and leave us with a mostly cloudy day. It should be a great morning out there. There's perhaps a chance of more light snow through Monday (but probably not much if it does snow). 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 30th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 260cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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 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 242cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Friday 29th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. After the fine weather yesterday this morning the cloud is back and right now there's a clean line of cloud coming down to about half way down the mountain - decent visibility below, cloud above. Just a bit of snow this morning with the resort reporting 5cm. It's remaining relatively mild though snow is forecast for the day today with perhaps a return to some clearer conditions tomorrow along with colder temperatures. Let's see how much we can get building up today... Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 29th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 242cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 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 143cm 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 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 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 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 384cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Monday 29th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It is a cloudy early start to this Monday morning after a weekend of mild temperatures and fine weather. Mild conditions continue this morning and it's going to be interesting to see what happens today and tomorrow... Different forecasts have different versions of what is about to happen, but I am inclined to believe the one that says it will first rain and then the rain will turn into snow and get much colder. And I definitely want to believe that we will get heavy snow overnight! Once we get onto the other side of this coming snow storm, around Wednesday, things are going to clear up again and warm up a lot as well once we get to next weekend. So we really need and want as much fresh snow as possible please! 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 open at Madarao Kogen: Powder Wave II Powder Theater Ninja Crystal Bowl Kamoshika Sawa Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 29th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 384cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 124cm 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 384cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Thursday 25th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Nice conditions to enjoy yesterday morning and this morning there's another 7cm of snow here at base and Madarao Kogen are reporting 5-10cm of fresh snowfall on the slopes. It is currently cold and snowing lightly though we're not really expecting much more in terms of snowfall today. It should be snowing lightly again tomorrow and Saturday, perhaps on and off rather than a sustained snowfall. Slightly higher temperatures are also expected over the weekend but hopefully not by too much. Forecasts seem to be showing decent snow expected on Monday as well to finish off the month of February. Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 25th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 384cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 124cm 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 377cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 24th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Great news this morning and something of a surprise. I measure 18cm of fresh snowfall here at base this morning and Madarao Kogen is this morning reporting 20-25cm of fresh snow since yesterday on the mountain. Very nice. The mountain should feel very refreshed this morning... Early morning snow expected to ease off completely by later this morning leaving us with a cloudy day. If the forecast is right for more snow on Friday, conditions should be good for the weekend. Bring it on! Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 24th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 377cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 117cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 432cm Weather overview Cloud, snow easing off Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK to limited Posted on Thursday 10th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao and it's looking more like winter again with snow hanging on the trees and that white-silver look we love so much. Not a huge amount of fresh snow with the resort reporting 3cm since yesterday (mostly during the day, with just a dusting more overnight), but we'll take it and enjoy it. Very light snow falling early on this morning with a generally cloudy day expected today. It's quite cold this morning too. Let's take a look at the forecast. Actually, take a look here: Snow and weather forecast: 6 day snow and weather forecast for Madarao Kogen 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 open at Madarao Kogen: Open Madarao Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 10th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 432cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 1st March) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 99cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 15 days February 2016 snowfall 124cm reported on 11 days March 2016 snowfall 48cm 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