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Zao Now: Monday 25th December 2023

  • Dec 25, 2023
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 92cm

Posted on Monday 25th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Morning and Merry Christmas!


Last night around 9pm, we had some large flakes fall for around 30 minutes.


It is currently overcast, but in the distance I can see faint blue in the clouds.


More of the mountain is now open, though we are still a way from being 'fully open'. More snow will be required for that. Looks like we should get some tomorrow evening.



Zao Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Monday 25th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 92cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 60cm observed on 11 days




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