📷 Madarao
Asia
Madarao
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 13, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Madarao is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 13, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Madarao Mountain Resort is located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, and features 31 diverse courses across 138 hectares of skiable terrain. The resort is known for its abundant powder snow, tree runs, and relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, English-speaking staff, and a variety of dining options, making it accessible for international visitors. Madarao stands out for its unique ungroomed runs and natural terrain, appealing to both powder enthusiasts and those seeking a laid-back alpine experience.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Madarao
Lifts
10
Skiable area
525.1 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(30 total)
Beginner
9
30% of terrain
Intermediate
11
35% of terrain
Advanced
10
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair2
- Double chair7
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Shaggy Yak – This cozy bar and lounge is renowned for its warm atmosphere, craft beers, and creative cocktails, making it a favorite après-ski spot for both locals and visitors seeking to unwind after a day on Madarao’s slopes.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open December 13, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable, but colder temperatures are expected to develop.
Historic
With no snowfall recorded so far, it is too early to judge the season compared to the 5-year average to-date of 475cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
Base
910m
Temp
17.1°C
Wind
7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1146m
Temp
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Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1382m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
6.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Madarao (japan), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 4, 4:03 PM
Sun, Jul 5 20 / 158.9mm | Mon, Jul 6 17 / 1414.5mm | Tue, Jul 7 21 / 144.2mm | Wed, Jul 8 22 / 143mm | Thu, Jul 9 25 / 162.1mm | Fri, Jul 10 25 / 170.3mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.6 | 2.9 | 5.4 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 10.3 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 |
| Wind (km/h) | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 24 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 17 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1382m)
10-Day Forecast
Sun
5
🌧️
20.2°
14.5°
8 km/h
Mon
6
🌧️
16.8°
13.5°
10 km/h
Tue
7
🌧️
20.5°
13.8°
8 km/h
Wed
8
🌧️
21.9°
14.1°
5 km/h
Thu
9
🌧️
24.6°
15.8°
6 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
25.1°
17.1°
7 km/h
Sat
11
🌧️
22.9°
16.4°
7 km/h
Sun
12
🌧️
19.4°
15.6°
7 km/h
Mon
13
🌧️
19°
15.3°
7 km/h
Tue
14
🌧️
20.9°
16°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (1382m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 475cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 475cm full-season avg
475cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating a notable upward trend. The most recent season recorded 600.3 cm, which is 87% of the elevated 5-year average but still 125% above the long-term 30-year average. This suggests that while the current season was slightly below the recent short-term norm, it remains well above historical levels, highlighting a period of increased snowfall. No extreme anomalies are evident, but the sustained higher averages mark a substantial shift from long-term patterns.
Madarao Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 375cm with an average of 106 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 19cm | 9 days | 2cm | 10cm | 6.4cm |
| December | 85.8cm | 23 days | 30cm | 72cm | 13.7cm |
| January | 114.8cm | 27 days | 105cm | 139cm | 16cm |
| February | 81.9cm | 22 days | 149cm | 170cm | 13.2cm |
| March | 59.7cm | 19 days | 146cm | 168cm | 11.6cm |
| April | 13cm | 6 days | 81cm | 130cm | 6.1cm |
| May | 0.1cm | 0 days | 7cm | 38cm | 0.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 13, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
