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Zao Now: Tuesday 19th November 2024

  • Nov 19, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 2cm

Posted on Tuesday 19th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Hello from Zao Onsen, and we have some snow on the ground this morning.


A few cm of snow at Uwanodai base, with what looks a bit more than that up at Chuo.


We have cloud with fair visibility as of 9am.


Zao Onsen ski area is aiming to open on Saturday 14th December.



Zao Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Tuesday 19th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 2cm observed on 1 day




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