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Zao Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 3rd August 2026

Zao 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 03 August 2026 15:47 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Zao

48-hours from 3 August.

See below for forecast detail

Zao Snow Forecast updated at 15:47 NZST, next update expected 21:00 NZST.

Forecast for today in Zao

Max 18℃
Min 16℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
03

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleMixedMixedMixed

Light drizzle early, then clear spells later.

Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Zao

Max 20℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
04

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearMixed

Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Zao from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Mon09:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.16℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon10:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.16℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon11:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.16℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon12:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.17℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon13:00Cloud

Cloudy.17℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon14:00Cloud

Cloudy.17℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon15:00Cloud

Cloudy.17℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon16:00Mixed

Clear spells.18℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon17:00Mixed

Clear spells.17℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon18:00Mixed

Clear spells.17℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon19:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃SE
Calm
-125%
Mon20:00Cloud

Cloudy.16℃SE
Calm
-125%
Mon21:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon22:00Cloud

Cloudy.16℃SE
Light
-125%
Mon23:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃SE
Light
-125%
Tue00:00Mixed

Clear spells.15℃S
Calm
-125%
Tue01:00Mixed

Clear spells.15℃S
Light
-125%
Tue02:00Mixed

Clear spells.15℃S
Light
-125%
Tue03:00Mixed

Clear spells.14℃S
Calm
-125%
Tue04:00Mixed

Clear spells.14℃S
Light
-125%
Tue05:00Mixed

Clear spells.14℃S
Light
-125%
Tue06:00Mixed

Clear spells.15℃S
Light
-125%
Tue07:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃S
Light
-125%
Tue08:00Fair

Fair.17℃S
Light
-125%
Tue09:00Fair

Fair.18℃S
Light
-125%
Tue10:00Fair

Fair.18℃S
Light
-125%
Tue11:00Fair

Fair.19℃S
Light
-125%
Tue12:00Fair

Fair.20℃S
Light
-125%
Tue13:00Fair

Fair.20℃S
Light
-125%
Tue14:00Fair

Fair.20℃S
Light
-125%
Tue15:00Fair

Fair.20℃S
Light
-125%
Tue16:00Clear

Clear sky.19℃S
Light
-125%
Tue17:00Fair

Fair.18℃S
Light
-125%
Tue18:00Fair

Fair.17℃S
Light
-125%
Tue19:00Fair

Fair.16℃S
Calm
-125%
Tue20:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃S
Light
-125%
Tue21:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃S
Light
-125%
Tue22:00Fair

Fair.15℃S
Light
-125%
Tue23:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃S
Light
-125%
Wed00:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃S
Light
-125%
Wed01:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃S
Light
-125%
Wed02:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃S
Light
-125%
Wed03:00Fair

Fair.16℃S
Light
-125%
Wed04:00Fair

Fair.16℃S
Light
-125%
Wed05:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃S
Light
-125%
Wed06:00Mixed

Clear spells.17℃S
Light
-125%
Wed07:00Cloud

Cloudy.18℃S
Light
-125%
Wed08:00Cloud

Cloudy.18℃S
Light
-125%

Snow Forecast near Zao

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Zao are not available.

Zao Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zao.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Zao, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Zao, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Snow Reliability

Zao is known for its reliable snow conditions, typically featuring a snow depth of around 1.5 to 3 meters during peak season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.