Zao Now: Tuesday 26th January 2016
- Jan 26, 2016
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 4, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata
New snowfall at base 10cm
Snowfall at base this season 305cm
Posted on Tuesday 26th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
Some fine conditions to enjoy out on the slopes here in Zao yesterday - my body is recalling it all and reminding me this morning!
There was more snow falling during the day but no more overnight. This morning it's cloudy but bright with the sun breaking through in places. We might get to see some sunshine over the next few days, perhaps a bit of light snow sprinkles as well.
Thursday seems to be Japan getting warmer generally, hopefully by not too much here, and the next snow due later Friday into Saturday.
All planned lifts are operating this morning
Official snow depths:
Utopia: 115cm
Chuo: 140cm
Paradise: 135cm
Uwanodai: 100cm
Zao Now 2015-2016 season |
Data as of Tuesday 26th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 305cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 187cm observed on 21 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.