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Zao Now: Monday 30th December 2024

  • Dec 30, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 16cm
Snowfall at base this season 177cm

Posted on Monday 30th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Some good snowfall and this morning we are treated to clear blue skies and sunshine.


Beautiful.


Sunglasses required.


Lots of people around for the New Year holidays.


And we are expecting some fresh New Year snow.


Official snow depth (reported by ski area):

Yokokura area: 55cm

Uwanodai area: 60cm

Utopia area: 120cm

Chuo area: 100cm

Paradise area: 100cm

Summit area: 90cm


Lifts & courses:

The ski area is open as planned



Zao Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Monday 30th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 177cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (on 6th December) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 159cm observed on 19 days




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