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Zao Now: Saturday 2nd March 2013

  • Mar 2, 2013
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 21, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this season 617cm

Weather overview Cloud, snow

Wind

Strong

Temperature -

Visibility OK


Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Rain last night. Never good.


But, it is much colder this morning and we have a few cm of fresh snow.


It is continuing to snow now - along with some strong winds which are unfortunately stopping some lifts from operating, including the top ropeway. It's a shame that people coming for the weekend will get these less than ideal conditions.


Tomorrow should be much calmer.



Zao Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 617cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day




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