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Zao Now: Monday 27th January 2025

  • Jan 27, 2025
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 339cm

Posted on Monday 27th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Generally cloudy/overcast skies this morning with a chance of some appearances by the sun today.


Still waiting for some good cm of fresh snow, and we might be getting it Wednesday. Along with cold and wind. (Sounds promising).


Official snow depth (reported by ski area):

Yokokura area: 85cm

Uwanodai area: 100cm

Utopia area: 190cm

Chuo area: 200cm

Paradise area: 200cm

Summit area: 170cm


Lifts & courses:

The ski area is open as planned

Night skiing is planned in the Uwanodai area daily until 24th February (and then 1st/2nd March).



Zao Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Monday 27th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 339cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (on 10th January) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 162cm observed on 20 days January 2025 snowfall 159cm observed on 17 days




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