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Zao Now: Tuesday 12th February 2013

  • Feb 12, 2013
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 22cm
Snowfall at base this season 464cm

Weather overview Cloud

Wind

Light

Temperature -

Visibility Varied


Posted on Tuesday 12th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Sorry for the no show yesterday. I have got to admit that I thought I had posted a report and only just realised that I didn't now.


Yesterday we had 20cm of new snowfall in the village and add a bit to that yesterday (no new this morning) and that explains the numbers I have added below. This morning there's cloud above the resort but it's fairly bright and visibility is pretty decent. A cold -7 degrees in the village area, with -12 being reported by the Utopia area.


Less people around as well after a very busy 3 day long weekend.


There's a chance of some decent snow tonight into tomorrow morning. I will of course let you know about that tomorrow...



Zao Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Tuesday 12th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 68cm reported on 7 days




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