Zao Now: Wednesday 29th January 2025
- Jan 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata
New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 347cm
Posted on Wednesday 29th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
Morning from Zao.
Currently up to 8cm of fresh snow.
Wind doesn't seem too strong but is moderate with strong gusts. The snow coming down means visibility is not great.
Similar conditions expected through tomorrow.
Lifts appear to be open as planned.
Official snow depth (reported by ski area):
Yokokura area: 85cm
Uwanodai area: 110cm
Utopia area: 190cm
Chuo area: 190cm
Paradise area: 190cm
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 Wednesday 29th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 347cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 167cm observed on 18 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.