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Zao Now: Thursday 21st December 2023

  • Dec 21, 2023
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 74cm

Posted on Thursday 21st December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Morning from Zao.


Light flurry episodes throughout the day yesterday with another 7cm to add to the report this morning.


The temperature has dropped and hardened the snow. There were lift closures yesterday due to lack of snow.


Light snow has literally stopped as I was about to hit send but we might get some more during the day and tomorrow too.


The Onsen Number 1 pair is also moving this morning with part of Uwanodai area open.



Zao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Thursday 21st December 2023 Total snowfall at base 74cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 42cm observed on 7 days




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