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Zao Now: Friday 13th December 2024

  • Dec 13, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 82cm

Posted on Friday 13th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao.


There is a dense fog starting halfway up the mountain. Here at base is clear. There appears to have been some strong wind overnight as there are snow mounds in various places.


No official news just yet, but surely we can expect more of the mountain to open from tomorrow.


We are expecting fresh snow over the weekend.



Zao Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Friday 13th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 82cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (on 6th December) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 64cm observed on 8 days




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