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Zao Now: Wednesday 17th January 2024

  • Jan 17, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 15cm
Snowfall at base this season 193cm

Posted on Wednesday 17th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Yesterday the winds were extremely strong - it was hard to tell if it was snowing or if it was just wind. The wind continued until around 8pm so there are a lot of snow drifts.


This morning it is calmer it is nice and clear with some blue sky. It should be a very good day to be out on the mountain.



Zao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Wednesday 17th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 193cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 16th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 95cm observed on 12 days




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