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Zao Now: Thursday 8th December 2022

  • Dec 8, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 12cm
Snowfall at base this season 21cm

Posted on Thursday 8th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao.


More snow, and the most yet so far this season. Shovels at the ready, as it is still falling with snowfall due for the day.


The ski area isn't saying anything yet regarding a potential opening. The opening ceremony, where they pray for a safe season, takes place on Saturday (10th December) at Uwanodai base. Ideally, skiing would be possible then too!



Zao Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Thursday 8th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 21cm observed on 5 days




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