Zao Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 March 2026 05:41 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Zao
1-week from 20 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Zao 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Zao?
| Next Snow Expected | 30 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 1cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Zao
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃
Min -4℃
4cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,426m 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 6℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (780m).
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) 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 (spring snow) 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 sky, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) 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 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, drizzle, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,411m to 1,211m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,426m to 1,088m, with rain below.
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 05:41 NZDT, next update expected 11:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Zao
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Higashitateyama | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | - | 1cm |
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.