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Zao Now: Wednesday 21st December 2022

  • Dec 21, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 86cm

Posted on Wednesday 21st December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


It's a cloudy morning but quite bright in places and we might get to see some sun. It's set to be slightly milder as well (though still cold), before a return to colder temps and snow again as we approach the Christmas weekend. I think I mentioned it before, wind might also be an issue, especially on Friday and maybe Saturday.



Zao Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Wednesday 21st December 2022 Total snowfall at base 86cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th and 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 86cm observed on 16 days




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