Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 94cm Posted on Tuesday 26th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Yesterday around 4 pm we had a round of flurries of snow, but it didn't last for long. A little overcast with spots of clouds opening this morning. Yesterday some of the runs were still showing a little grass. This is not just a Zao thing I note, but we just need more snow for things to open up further. Forecasts through the end of the year aren't looking particularly exciting at the moment in terms of snow. Perhaps a few slight top-ups rather than anything significant. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 26th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 94cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 62cm observed on 12 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Posted on Monday 13th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Welcome back to the Zao Now reports. There is snow to report at base. Just a little with a few cm in places and roads are mostly clear. We might get a further sprinkling before tomorrow but it will probably be a bit warmer and clearer for a few days before rain currently forecast for Friday. Zao Onsen has a planned opening date of 9th December. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 13th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 1cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (on 13th November) November 2023 snowfall 1cm observed on 1 day Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 418cm Posted on Monday 10th April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Well, a little late, but there was some fresh snow over the weekend... around 10cm in town areas and probably more on the mountain. How about that, then?! The fresh snow didn't last long and has quickly disappeared from town and lower areas now, but it was certainly good to see it. Very probably the last of the season. The sun is out this morning and it is a fine day and tomorrow probably will be too. The following lifts are still open (subject to change): - Zao Onsen Ropeway - Zao Ropeway - Sky Cable - Chuo Number 1 pair - Chuo Number 2 pair - Utopia Number 2 pair - All other lifts are now closed for the season The following course areas are still open (subject to change): - Chuo - Utopia Official snow depth: - Summit: 70cm - Paradise: 95cm - Chuo: 95cm - Utopia: 100cm - Uwanodai: -cm - Yokokura: 10cm Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 10th April 2023 Total snowfall at base 418cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 162cm observed on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 137cm observed on 24 days February 2023 snowfall 99cm observed on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 3 days April 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 403cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A surprise covering overnight. Unsurprisingly, the Chuo and Paradise slopes have more with everywhere else having various degrees of crunch underneath. Visibility is poor, however, and you can just about see the terrain in front up there. The fog goes down to lower Uwanodai. It may clear up later in the day so gambatte! Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2023 Total snowfall at base 403cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 162cm observed on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 137cm observed on 24 days February 2023 snowfall 99cm observed on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 5cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 61cm Posted on Friday 16th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning. The snow has continued and it is feels really cold out there - more than the numbers show, too. The Chuo Number 1, Mikaeri and Onsen Number 1 pair lifts are operating this morning with Chuo area now officially all open and Uwanodai part available. Over the next 3-4 days more snow is forecast, particularly around Sunday/Monday. We can probably expect more lifts and areas to open up as this snow continues. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 61cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th and 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 61cm observed on 11 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 49cm Posted on Thursday 15th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. We are enjoying some regular snow at the moment and it does look likely to continue (at least on and off) into next week. The official site shows the Onsen Number 1 pair on hold as well as the Zao Ropeway. Perhaps it's windy up there? Honestly, the status is unclear. In terms of runs open, it's just (part of) Chuo. The Chuo lift is definitely moving. (Personal comment from someone very interested in details every morning: they seem to have spent money on a new website re-do, but are still not offering clear details every morning...) Will do what we can with the lift info. Lifts: - Chuo Number 1 pair AB - Mikaeri pair - Uwanodai Number 1 pair - Onsen Number 1 pair - Zao Ropeway - Zao Chuo Ropeway - Sky Cable Courses: - Chuo (part) Official snow depth: - Summit: 45cm - Paradise: 50cm - Chuo: 50cm - Utopia: 40cm - Uwanodai: 30cm - Yokokura: 15cm Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 15th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 49cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 49cm observed on 10 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Posted on Friday 2nd December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning and welcome back to the reports. We have some snow this morning! Just a few cm in places around base and surely more than that up on the mountain. There's not enough to open yet and tomorrow might be sunny, but there's more snow forecast in the coming week so we can look forward to that. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 2nd December 2022 Total snowfall at base 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (on 2nd December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 2cm observed on 1 day Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 627cm Posted on Saturday 30th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . How about this then... special report to note a layer of fresh snow at base! Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 30th April 2022 Total snowfall at base 627cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 227cm observed on 26 days February 2022 snowfall 159cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 39cm observed on 9 days April 2022 snowfall 4cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 623cm Posted on Friday 8th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Hello from Zao. There's a thick bank of cloud across a lot of the mountain this morning. Good news for those visiting over the weekend - it's going to be good weather. If forecasts are right, we should be expecting clear skies, bright sunshine and warm conditions. Hopefully wind won't be much of an issue and everyone can get to enjoy a good spring ride. Official snow depth Summit: 155cm Paradise: 180cm Chuo: 180cm Utopia: 210cm Uwanodai: 120cm Ski lift operations The following ski lifts remain open (though there may be daily variations): - Zao Ropeway - Zao Chuo Ropeway - Mikaeri pair - Chuo Number 1 pair AB - Chuo Number 2 pair AB - Utopia Number 2 pair - Kurohime Number 1 quad - Sky Cable - Yokokura Number 1 pair A Other ski lifts at Zao Onsen are now closed for the season. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 8th April 2022 Total snowfall at base 623cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 227cm observed on 26 days February 2022 snowfall 159cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 39cm observed on 9 days April 2022 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 623cm Posted on Monday 28th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Some slight snowfall earlier this morning so trees have a nice frosting, but the main roads are generally dry by now. There is a lot of fast moving cloud around but also quite a bit of blue sky and the sun is increasingly shining through. Perhaps we will get a fair bit of sunshine over the next few days. It's about +1C at the moment and should remain quite chilly. A warming up is forecast for tomorrow and more so on Wednesday. Bit windy which was preventing some upper lifts from opening at the start of the day. No update on that situation on the official site right now (unchanged). There should be less of that tomorrow and Wednesday. Official snow depth Summit: 165cm Paradise: 210cm Chuo: 210cm Utopia: 230cm Uwanodai: 160cm The following ski lifts are now closed for the season: - Diamond Number 2 pair - Onsen Number 2 quad - Onsen Number 3 AB - Onsen Number 4 quad - Zao Kokutai pair - Ryuzan pair - Sunrise pair AB - Nakamori Number 1 triple - Nakamori Number 2 pair Other lifts remain open if weather conditions allow Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 28th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 623cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 227cm observed on 26 days February 2022 snowfall 159cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 39cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 380cm Posted on Thursday 20th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The sun is out and the sky continues blue out the faint haze over the peaks. This seems to contradict the forecast which suggests cloud and modest snowfall later in the day. This could of course happen as the forecast has been impressively accurate, so, enjoy the morning sun. Note that there are large ski schools about, mostly on lower Uwanodai so stay away from Jupeer if you're considering lunch there. Official snow depth Summit: 135cm Paradise: 190cm Chuo: 190cm Utopia: 220cm Uwanodai: 140cm All areas and lifts appear to be opening as planned. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 20th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 380cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 182cm observed on 17 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 379cm Posted on Wednesday 19th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. A beautiful calm morning after yesterday's ravages. The sun is out here there although it will disappear gradually as the day progresses. A fair contribution of new snow since yesterday. Everywhere has been groomed but, as very soft, there is about 10cm of powder underneath so wonderful gliding. Official snow depth Summit: 130cm Paradise: 180cm Chuo: 180cm Utopia: 220cm Uwanodai: 140cm All areas and lifts appear to be opening as planned. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 19th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 379cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 181cm observed on 16 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com