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Zao Now: Thursday 6th March 2025

  • Mar 6, 2025
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 596cm

Posted on Thursday 6th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao.


Yesterday we had quite a bit of fog all day. Around 8pm large flakes started to fall.


Some wet snow falling right now and it is still quite foggy.


Top section of the Zao Ropeway appears to be on hold.


Official snow depth (reported by ski area):

Yokokura area: 95cm

Uwanodai area: 150cm

Utopia area: 260cm

Chuo area: 250cm

Paradise area: 250cm

Summit area: 255cm



Zao Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Thursday 6th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 596cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (on 6th February) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 162cm observed on 20 days January 2025 snowfall 191cm observed on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 211cm observed on 22 days March 2025 snowfall 14cm observed on 4 days




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