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Zao Now: Saturday 16th February 2013

  • Feb 16, 2013
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 15cm
Snowfall at base this season 482cm

Weather overview Cloud, snow, fog

Wind

Moderate

Temperature -

Visibility Poor


Posted on Saturday 16th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


New later we have with over 10cm here in the village this morning and I am hearing up to 20cm of new snow on the upper areas of the mountain. It is cold, snowy and windy this morning in Zao with visibility on the mountain pretty poor on all but the very low runs. All lifts seem to be operating as planned though, but you might expect some more exposed lifts to be running at reduced speed this morning.


Clearer skies likely tomorrow.


Have a good weekend.



Zao Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Saturday 16th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 482cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 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 86cm reported on 10 days




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