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Zao Now: Tuesday 19th February 2013

  • Feb 19, 2013
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 485cm

Weather overview Cloud, light snow

Wind

Moderate

Temperature -

Visibility Fair


Posted on Tuesday 19th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Just a cm or so of snow overnight in Zao and light snow falling earlier on this morning. Fairly strong wind making itself heard and colder conditions than yesterday for sure. For now as I write this report the snow has eased up and it's just cloudy. Fast moving clouds actually and even some breaks opening up to show us the sky. Could it clear up?


The forecast for the coming days is a mix of snow, cloud and wind. Looks like the moderate to strong winds will be persistent through the week, but hopefully bring some decent snowfall as well from time to time. It should be keeping nice and cold through into at least early next week.



Zao Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Tuesday 19th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 485cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 89cm reported on 13 days




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