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Zao Now: Wednesday 24th January 2024

  • Jan 24, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 205cm

Posted on Wednesday 24th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning and good news.


This morning snow has started to fall heavily and it doesn't look like it will stop anytime soon. There is a fog blocking the view starting at the bottom of the mountain. The wind is slightly strong with occasional strong gusts too.


Proper mid-winter weather that might continue for a few days...


Too early just now but there might be disruptions to some ski lift operations.



Zao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Wednesday 24th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 205cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 16th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 107cm observed on 15 days




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