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Zao Now: Monday 12th February 2024

  • Feb 12, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 293cm

Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


The clouds look to be very thinly covering the top early this morning.


There was a little snowfall last night at base, but it didn't last for long. Hopefully there might be some more at higher elevations (though the ski area isn't reporting any this morning).


A cold morning, with sun is forecast over the next several days along with warmer conditions this week.


Today is the last day of the long weekend.



Zao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 293cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 25th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 176cm observed on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 19cm observed on 6 days




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