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Zao Now: Friday 26th February 2016

  • Feb 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 4cm
Snowfall at base this season 407cm

Posted on Friday 26th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao.


I have some new snow to report this morning, just 4-5cm here at base.


The snow clouds have moved on now though and it's a mix of cloud and blue sky above us currently.


Snow might be back before the day ends though and a chance of snow showers during the day tomorrow as well, though nothing major. Looks like it will be slightly warmer over the weekend but hopefully not by too much.



Zao Now 2015-2016 season

Data as of Friday 26th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 407cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (on 19th January) November 2015 snowfall 22cm observed on 2 days December 2015 snowfall 96cm observed on 12 days January 2016 snowfall 211cm observed on 25 days February 2016 snowfall 78cm observed on 16 days




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