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Zao Now: Friday 9th December 2022

  • Dec 9, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata


New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this season 24cm

Posted on Friday 9th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Zao.


How about this then!? It appears that the ski area is open this morning. Or should I say, 'pre-open' (the word being used).


Information is thin on the ground early this morning, but it seems that at least part of the Chuo area is going to be part open. I can also see Uwanodai lift moving, though no people around there yet so it might just be practice.


The summit is reporting a temperature of -7C.



Zao Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Friday 9th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 24cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 24cm observed on 6 days




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