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Zao Now: Saturday 25th February 2023

  • Feb 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 391cm

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


Temperatures have taken a plunge and it is snowing albeit lightly. A bit more tonight but only a bit.


The usual fog higher up but murky in places. This may go somewhat during the day as it is expected to brighten up slightly.


Wind is fairly strong in places so a choice of that with lower visibility but better snow or stay lower.


Most of the same tomorrow but with stronger winds, so do Kurohime today if you're only here for the weekend as well as Paradise.



Zao Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Saturday 25th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 391cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 162cm observed on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 137cm observed on 24 days February 2023 snowfall 92cm observed on 13 days




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