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Zao Now: Friday 18th February 2022

  • Feb 18, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 10cm
Snowfall at base this season 512cm

Posted on Friday 18th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


This morning started out drab and foggy but it is now bright and clear with sunny skies and cloud patches.


More snow last night so all is well.


Official snow depth


Summit: 165cm

Paradise: 210cm

Chuo: 210cm

Utopia: 240cm

Uwanodai: 160cm


All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled.



Zao Now 2021-2022 season

Data as of Friday 18th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 512cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 227cm observed on 26 days February 2022 snowfall 87cm observed on 13 days




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