Zao Now: Wednesday 30th January 2013
- Jan 30, 2013
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 17
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata
New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 396cm
Weather overview Light snow
Wind
Moderate
Temperature -
Visibility Variable
Posted on Wednesday 30th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.
Not a huge amount of snow since yesterday and probably no more than 5-10cm on the slopes. Down in the village just a few cm in the end but it is snowing again this morning and cloudy/foggy out there with poor visibility. A moderate wind but all lifts are operating as planned.
It's the annual big festival in Zao Onsen this coming Saturday. Snow statues are in the process of being build around the village in preparation for the event. There'll be torchlit skiing, performances, fireworks and, as they say, much more. The main event is from 7:30pm until 8:30pm in the Uwanodai course area with a special stage area made just for the event. Should be fun.
Zao Now 2012-2013 season |
Data as of Wednesday 30th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 396cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 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.