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Zao Now: Friday 22nd December 2023

  • Dec 22, 2023
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this season 77cm

Posted on Friday 22nd December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Yesterday we got a further light dusting of snow.


This morning we start with sunshine. Lots of blue sky and just some cloud. Lovely. The clouds are there but seem to be quickly moving on so perhaps it will be a bluebird day.


The snow is starting to glisten. Hopefully, we'll get a top-up before tomorrow.



Zao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Friday 22nd December 2023 Total snowfall at base 77cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 45cm observed on 8 days




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