Zao Now: Sunday 17th March 2013
- Mar 17, 2013
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata
New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this season 632cm
Weather overview Sunny
Wind
Light
Temperature -
Visibility Perfect
Posted on Sunday 17th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
Yesterday was a fine day in Zao and this morning we have another clear start to the day - this time without any clouds at all. It's somewhat colder as well this morning to start with but no doubt will warm up. Icy conditions out early but will soften up quickly.
So, fine spring Sunday!
The resort have announced their plans for the remainder of the season. As things stand the top area of Zao plans to be open until Monday 6th May, but many lifts will close before then. Here's the latest.
The following lifts will run through until 24th March:
Onsen Number 3 Parallel A and B
Onsen Zao Kokutai Pair
Ryuzan Pair
Karamatsu Pair
Paradise Number 3 Pair
Kurihime Number 2 Quad
The following lifts will run through until 31st March:
Onsen Number 4 Quad
Sunrise Pair AB
Nakamori Number 1 Triple
Nakamori Number 2 Pair
Diamond Number 1 Pair
Diamond Number 2 Pair
Oomori quad
Yokokura Number 2 Pair
Astraea Number 1 Pair
Astraea Number 2 Pair
Astraea Number 3 Pair
The following lifts plan to be open through until 6th May:
All the Ropeways
Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day)
Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May)
Katakai Triple (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May)
Paradise Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May)
The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow.
Zao Now 2012-2013 season |
Data as of Sunday 17th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 632cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) 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 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 18cm reported on 3 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.