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Zao Now: Tuesday 12th December 2017

  • Dec 12, 2017
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 5, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 23cm
Snowfall at base this season 107cm

Posted on Tuesday 12th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao.


And it is a cold and snowy morning.


Some decent increases in the official snow depths and I am observing 12cm on the ground by base.


There's some wind on the mountain too apparently, along with limited visibility. Not the kindest of conditions to be out there, but a storm is what we need.


Should be more snow to report tomorrow morning too. Lots please!!



Zao Now 2017-2018 season

Data as of Tuesday 12th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 107cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 25th November) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 41cm observed on 8 days




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