Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 742cm Posted on Friday 2nd March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Official sources show all lifts on standby early on due to weather conditions. The resort may get to part open if and when conditions improve. Lifts and course info: - All lifts on standby due to weather conditions - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 215cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 250cm - Uwanodai area: 165cm - Oomori area: 180cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 2nd March 2018 Total snowfall at base 742cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 195cm observed on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 13cm observed on 2 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 739cm Posted on Thursday 1st March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Strong winds today and some pretty nasty conditions. Wind, snow (10+cm overnight) and rain in the day. And some lifts and courses not open due to the unfriendly weather. Been a day of panic here with one thing and another. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 220cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 270cm - Uwanodai area: 165cm - Oomori area: 180cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 1st March 2018 Total snowfall at base 739cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 195cm observed on 15 days March 2018 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 13cm Snowfall at base this season 729cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . After the fine blue skies of yesterday (they got blue-er during the day!), this morning there is over 10cm of fresh snow on the ground. And what's more, we have fine weather again this morning making it a fine time to enjoy the fresh. The forecast for the next few days looks ominous... warmer conditions and heavy rain (to snow) and strong winds are likely. Night time light up operations run through until Sunday. The Juhyo are looking good - though they may not once the upcoming storm bullies them! Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 220cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 260cm - Uwanodai area: 165cm - Oomori area: 175cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 729cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 195cm observed on 15 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 716cm Posted on Saturday 24th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. It isn't yet, but it looks like it should be snowing before mid morning today, so hope to be able to report some fresh in my next report. Wrap up well and enjoy. Today and tomorrow, the Zao Juhyo Matsuri festival is being held at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm in the Yokokura area. What to expect? The flyer says "Projection Mapping & Extreme Air" and promises "The Coolest Performance EVER". There'll be fireworks too after the last event each day. Talk about setting expectations at a high level! ;) It's free to see, so if you are around might be worth checking out. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 215cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 260cm - Uwanodai area: 165cm - Oomori area: 185cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 24th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 716cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 182cm observed on 14 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 714cm Posted on Wednesday 21st February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. It was a snowy start to the day with some light snow falling earlier but that has eased off with the clouds clearing - and there's 11cm of fresh on the ground to report. We might see some sunshine from the start tomorrow though snow clouds shouldn't be too far away as we head into the weekend. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 215cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 265cm - Uwanodai area: 160cm - Oomori area: 185cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 21st February 2018 Total snowfall at base 714cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 180cm observed on 13 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 703cm Posted on Monday 19th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . And the first morning in what seems a while where we can enjoy some sunshine. Some cloud, but lots of blue sky and sun - sunglasses more than goggles this morning. It's keeping cold though and the snow conditions should be good. Just a dusting this morning, less than 1cm. But we have had a few other days like that and so I will take them into account and add 1cm to the report this morning. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 215cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 265cm - Uwanodai area: 160cm - Oomori area: 185cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 19th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 703cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 169cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 698cm Posted on Saturday 17th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It has been a snowy few days and it's snowy morning with quite a lot of people around. Limited visibility and a moderate wind this morning along with cold conditions. Not helping my mild case of flu I seem to be suffering from at the moment... there's lots of it about. Snow might continue through the day today and into tomorrow too, though perhaps less so. Chinese New Year weekend and quite a number of visitors from overseas here at the moment. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 200cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 260cm - Uwanodai area: 155cm - Oomori area: 175cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 17th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 698cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 164cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 702cm Posted on Sunday 18th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. It is another cold morning. There's a bit more fresh snow on the ground and is snow falling as we start the day. Limited visibility again too. I don't think we should expect much more out of this particular delivery beyond today, with some forecasts telling us that we might get to see some sunshine tomorrow. Cold conditions seem set to continue. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 215cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 265cm - Uwanodai area: 160cm - Oomori area: 185cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 18th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 702cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 168cm 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 683cm Posted on Thursday 15th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Zao. The mid-winter conditions are continuing here at the moment and another very respectable amount of snow. Really nice quality snow too. We're not actually expecting much snow today or tomorrow with more lined up there on the forecast for Saturday along with a further dip in temperatures. Might get windy too. If the forecast is correct we can perhaps expect some blizzard like conditions whipping up. Those official snow depth numbers below have been zooming up over the last few days! Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 190cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 270cm - Uwanodai area: 155cm - Oomori area: 175cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 15th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 683cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 149cm 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 651cm Posted on Wednesday 14th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. More snow (over 15cm) and cloudy conditions this morning but fog on mountain and so limited visibility at the start of the day. Maybe some snow later today and overnight along with the chance of some windy conditions. After that, the next decent snow looks to be due around Saturday. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 170cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 250cm - Uwanodai area: 150cm - Oomori area: 165cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 14th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 651cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 117cm observed on 8 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 635cm Posted on Tuesday 13th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. More snow to report, a good 30cm at base. Limited visibility this morning but snow conditions should be really great. I need to get out and sort it all out from around my place... Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - apart from Zao Paradise Number 3 pair and Kokutai pair - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 170cm - Paradise area: 240cm - Chuo area: 240cm - Utopia area: 220cm - Uwanodai area: 135cm - Oomori area: 165cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 13th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 635cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 101cm observed on 7 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 605cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Something of a return to more like mid-winter conditions this morning. And I have been digging and moving snow early on.... lots of it! How does 42cm sound?! Cold temperatures, lots of snow falling, windy and limited visibility on the slopes down to base areas. The snow and cold looks like it should be continuing for a few days - and possibly windy conditions too - so come prepared. If it stays like this today I can't see the night time light up going ahead but check anyway if you are here. Once the storm passes things should be in top condition. Lifts and course info: - All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled - apart from Zao Paradise Number 3 pair - Note: the Karamatsu pair lift usually only operates on weekends - All areas open Official snow depths: - Summit area: 170cm - Paradise area: 220cm - Chuo area: 220cm - Utopia area: 210cm Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 605cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 12th February) November 2017 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 193cm observed on 19 days January 2018 snowfall 275cm observed on 21 days February 2018 snowfall 71cm observed on 6 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