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Zao Now: Monday 5th December 2022

  • Dec 5, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 3cm

Posted on Monday 5th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Hello from Zao.


Just a little snow down to the village, hopefully that might translate into more up top.


Forecasts do show a good chance of us getting some tomorrow and the day after and then into the weekend. Just how much, we'll have to wait and find out.


I think everyone is ready for it now. Snow please!



Zao Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Monday 5th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (on 2nd December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 3cm observed on 2 days




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