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Zao Now: Tuesday 24th December 2019

  • Dec 24, 2019
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 6, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this season 53cm

Posted on Tuesday 24th December 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Morning from Zao.


Another thin layer of snow after a cold night. Right now it is just cloudy but limited visibility generally on the mountain.


Operations remain unchanged for the moment, other than the Chuo Number 2 lift open.


Look out for Santa today!



Zao Now 2019-2020 season

Data as of Tuesday 24th December 2019 Total snowfall at base 53cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (on 5th December) November 2019 snowfall 8cm observed on 3 days December 2019 snowfall 45cm observed on 8 days




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