Zao 7-Day Snow Forecast

Zao Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 21 March 2026 11:42 NZDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Zao

1-week from 21 March.

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 13℃
Min -4℃

7cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,395m to resort level (780m).

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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 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sat
21

1cm New Snow

Clear sky.

Snow falling to resort level (780m).

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

Max 8℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

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

Max 10℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Mon
23

up to 1cm New Snow

Light rain showers first, light drizzle then clear sky, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,226m to 1,211m, with rain below.

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

Max 7℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
24

Snow unlikely

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

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

Max 8℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Wed
25

up to 3cm New Snow

Light drizzle first, light rain then drizzle, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,380m to 1,242m, with rain below.

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

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Thu
26

up to 2cm New Snow

Light drizzle, light rain showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,395m to 1,165m, with rain below.

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

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
27

Snow unlikely

Clear sky, cloudy, light drizzle 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 11:42 NZDT, next update expected 17:00 NZDT.

Snow Forecast near Zao

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zao
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Shiga Higashitateyama	5cm	8cm
Shiga Okusiga Kogen	5cm	8cm
Shiga Yakebitaiyama	5cm	8cm
Shiga Giant	5cm	5cm
Shiga Hasuike	5cm	5cm
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira	5cm	5cm
Shiga Ichinose Diamond	5cm	5cm

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.