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Zao Now: Thursday 12th February 2026

  • Feb 12
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 398cm

Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Morning, early on we have snow flurries, the sun peaking from clouds and decent visibility.


It doesn't feel windy down at base. That may not be the case as you get higher up!


Clearer skies due from tomorrow for a few days, along with some mild conditions.


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Official snow depth (reported by ski area):

Yokokura area: 70cm

Uwanodai area: 85cm

Utopia area: 175cm

Chuo area: 175cm

Paradise area: 180cm

Summit area: 140cm


More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen


Zao Now

2025-2026 season

Data as of Thursday 12th February 2026


Total snowfall at base

398cm

Number of days snowfall observed at base

52 days

Most snowfall observed in 1 day

24cm (on 12th January)

November 2025 snowfall

5cm observed on 2 days

December 2025 snowfall

120cm observed on 18 days

January 2026 snowfall

199cm observed on 23 days

February 2026 snowfall

74cm observed on 9 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.


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