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Zao Now: Monday 20th November 2017

  • Nov 20, 2017
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 9cm
Snowfall at base this season 16cm

Posted on Monday 20th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao and a bit more snow to report.


9cm of it at base actually on this very cold morning. The cloud skies are still over the region though it isn't snowing just now. Looks like milder conditions are expected around mid-week.


Note that the Zao Chuo Ropeway is currently closed until 24th November and the Zao Sky Cable is closed until Wednesday.



Zao Now 2017-2018 season

Data as of Monday 20th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 16cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 9cm (on 20th November) November 2017 snowfall 16cm observed on 3 days




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