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Zao Now: Sunday 2nd February 2020

  • Feb 2, 2020
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 9cm
Snowfall at base this season 156cm

Posted on Sunday 2nd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao.


A cloudy start to the day. There have been signs of a bit of sun early on, but I am hoping that it will be snowing mid to late morning. Decent snowfall is due around Wednesday. And it will be most welcome.


Just the one lift not operating this morning according to the official site.



Zao Now 2019-2020 season

Data as of Sunday 2nd February 2020 Total snowfall at base 156cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 21st January) November 2019 snowfall 8cm observed on 3 days December 2019 snowfall 51cm observed on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 88cm observed on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 9cm observed on 1 day




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