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Zao 7-Day Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2026

Zao Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 03 May 2026 10:42 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Zao

1-week from 3 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zao 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Zao?

Zao Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,221m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Zao.

7-Day Snow Outlook for Zao

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 22℃
Min 3℃

1cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,380m to 1,118m, with rain below.

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Zao Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 16℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

FairCloudDrizzleLt Drizzle

Fair first, cloudy then drizzle, light drizzle later.

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

Max 15℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
04

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearClearLt DrizzleClear

Clear sky, light drizzle, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,380m to 1,118m, with rain below.

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

Max 15℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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

Max 22℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 22℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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

Max 22℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 22℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

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

Max 19℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

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

Max 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
09

Snow unlikely

MixedLt DrizzleLt DrizzleFair

Clear spells, light drizzle, fair later.

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

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.

Zao Snow Forecast updated at 10:42 NZST, next update expected 16:00 NZST.

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.