Zao Now: Sunday 21st April 2013
- Apr 21, 2013
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata
New snowfall at base 15cm
Snowfall at base this season 657cm
Weather overview Cloud, light snow
Wind
Light
Temperature -
Visibility Poor
Posted on Sunday 21st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
It's good news this morning for snow fans in Zao. 10-15cm of snow in the village (no kidding!) and surely a bit more than that on the upper slopes of the resort. It's going to be fresh conditions this morning. Fairly poor visibility this morning as the clouds cover the mountain.
Can't believe this snow... I'm off out there as this will surely be the last we'll see fresh snow like this for quite a few months!
The following lifts plan to remain open through until 6th May:
All the Ropeways
Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day)
Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May)
Katakai Triple (20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May)
Paradise Pair AB (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 21st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 657cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 21cm reported on 5 days April 2013 snowfall 22cm 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.