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Zao Now: Thursday 26th January 2023

  • Jan 26, 2023
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 20cm
Snowfall at base this season 265cm

Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


A bit more snow than anticipated last night so everyone is busy clearing it.


After the bad visibility conditions yesterday, it is better today although Paradise and up is very murky and not so clear to see the ground in front.


A bit of wind still around but not like yesterday.


It will continue to snow during the day adding a bit more. Temperatures have eased somewhat and will rise a tad more tomorrow with expected sunny spells in the morning.



Zao Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 265cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 103cm observed on 19 days




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