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Zao Now: Wednesday 10th January 2024

  • Jan 10, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 130cm

Posted on Wednesday 10th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Snow has been falling since last night. Little by little, with another just under 10cm to report from base.


There is fog covering the slopes some nice large snowflakes falling. The snowfall might not last the day, though, and clear skies are expected tomorrow during the day.



Zao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Wednesday 10th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 130cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 32cm observed on 7 days




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