Zao Now: Friday 26th December 2025
- Dec 26, 2025
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata
New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 95cm
Posted on Friday 26th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
Yesterday we had rain with occasional snow flurries.
Today there is slight snow. It is starting to accumulate slowly. There is 1cm of fresh snow so far.
The wind is moderate with often strong gusts. There may be lift disruption. Check before heading out.
Forecasts are looking improved across the coming week. Let's have it!
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Ski lifts:
Most lifts are now scheduled to be operating.
The following lifts are not yet open:
Ryuzan pair
Yokokura Number 2
Nakamori Number 2
Zao Kokutai pair
Onsen Number 4 quad
Oomori quad
Ski runs:
Most of the main areas at least part open but we are still quite far from being 'fully open'
Official snow depth (reported by ski area):
Yokokura area: 10cm
Uwanodai area: 30cm
Utopia area: 30cm
Chuo area: 30cm
Paradise area: 30cm
Summit area: 35cm
More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen
Zao Now2025-2026 season |
Data as of Friday 26th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 95cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (on 4th December) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 90cm observed on 13 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.