Zao Now: Sunday 26th February 2023
- Feb 26, 2023
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata
New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 393cm
Posted on Sunday 26th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
A small amount last night but together with yesterday's keeps the higher slopes softer.
It is brightening earlier than expected but the tops are still in fog albeit not that bad to see the terrain as you go.
Expect high winds today so look out for potential closures. Those still here tomorrow, don't forget that the Ryuzan slopes (far left) are only open on the weekend/long weekends and are worth going to.
Light snow showers may be prevalent throughout the day which will add but not a lot. We need it as temperatures and blue skies are expected early in the week.
Official snow depth:
- Summit: 185cm
- Paradise: 200cm
- Chuo: 200cm
- Utopia: 195cm
- Uwanodai: 130cm
- Yokokura: 125cm
Zao Now 2022-2023 season |
Data as of Sunday 26th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 393cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 94cm observed on 14 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.