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Zao Now: Saturday 10th December 2016

  • Dec 10, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 26cm

Posted on Saturday 10th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Just 2cm of fresh snow this morning but with a bit more of the resort opening - namely part of Uwanodai area.


It is still very limited though as we wait for more snow to accumulate, and if the forecast is correct we should be seeing more during the day today and through tomorrow as well. After that later on in the week.


At 11am this morning the ceremony for a safe season will be held at the resort (Uwanodai)


Lifts that are planned to be operating today at Zao Onsen:


Zao Ropeway

Chuo Ropeway

Sky Cable

Mikari Pair

Chuo Number 1 pair AB

Onsen Number 1 pair



Zao Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Saturday 10th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 26cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 9cm (on 8th December) November 2016 snowfall 11cm observed on 6 days December 2016 snowfall 15cm observed on 4 days




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