📷 Madarao
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Madarao
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 13
Best months to book: February, January, March · 31-yr snow record
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Off-season
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Madarao is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.
February
#1 to book
82cm avg
January
#2 to book
115cm avg
March
#3 to book
60cm avg
Ranked on 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:05 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 13
30 runs · 10 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
1382mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
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About Madarao
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Madarao
- Where is Madarao?
- Madarao is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Madarao?
- Madarao runs from a base elevation of 910 m (2,986 ft) to a summit of 1,382 m (4,534 ft), giving a vertical drop of 472 m (1,549 ft).
- How big is Madarao?
- Madarao has 525 acres (213 hectares) of skiable terrain, 30 marked runs and 10 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Madarao?
- Madarao is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Madarao get in a typical season?
- Madarao averages 472 inches / 1200 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Madarao in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #287 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Madarao averaged -5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -21%, '15-16 -36%, '23-24 +40%. A pattern, not a promise.
