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Zao Now: Tuesday 27th December 2022

  • Dec 27, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 141cm

Posted on Tuesday 27th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Only a light dusting yesterday but expect a touch more snow falling later in the day.


I thought that today would be a continuation of yesterday's sunny spells but it now seems that it will continue to be overcast.


The scattered wind should lessen as the day progresses.


People are beginning to drift in for the new year and expect large numbers from Friday and over the weekend.



Zao Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Tuesday 27th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 141cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 141cm observed on 20 days




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