Zao Now: Sunday 11th December 2022
- Dec 11, 2022
- 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 Sunday 11th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
The snow clouds are with us and light snow is falling. Decent visibility around base but more limited in the areas that are open. It's actually quite bright as I write this, even though it is snowing.
Looking ahead, snow should ease off into tomorrow before what looks like a good chance of some decent snowfall numbers on and around Wednesday.
Ski area information
The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated for every report.
Please note that details can change quickly, especially at the beginning of the season, and official information may take a bit longer to update.
All information is subject to change.
Zao Onsen
Part open
Lifts:
- Chuo Number 1 pair AB
- Mikaeri pair
- Uwanodai Number 1 pair
- Onsen Number 1 pair
- Zao Ropeway
- Zao Chuo Ropeway
- Sky Cable
Courses:
- Chuo (part)
- Uwanodai (part)
Official snow depth:
- Summit: 20cm
- Paradise: 20cm
- Chuo: 25cm
- Utopia: 30cm
- Uwanodai: 20cm
- Yokokura: 10cm
Zao Now 2022-2023 season |
Data as of Sunday 11th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 26cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 26cm observed on 7 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. 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.