Zao Long-Range Snow Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zao
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast and Weather Outlook for Zao, Japan for 16 days from 22 December. Updated 22 December 2024 21:37 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 22cm |
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Forecast for Zao
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
22
1cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Zao has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zao.
Zao Long-Range (16-Day) Snow Forecast Outlook
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.
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 | | 1cm New Snow | Max 2℃ Min -2℃ |
| Mon 23 | | Light snow. | Max 2℃ Min -2℃ |
| Tue 24 |  | Clear sky. | Max 3℃ Min -4℃ |
| Wed 25 |  | Cloudy. | Max 6℃ Min -1℃ |
| Thu 26 |  | 3cm New Snow | Max 2℃ Min -5℃ |
| Fri 27 | | 8cm New Snow | Max -3℃ Min -5℃ |
| Sat 28 | | 5cm New Snow | Max -3℃ Min -6℃ |
| Sun 29 | | 4cm New Snow | Max -1℃ Min -5℃ |
| Mon 30 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Max 1℃ Min 0℃ |
| Tue 31 |  | 1cm to 4cm New Snow | Max 1℃ Min -4℃ |
| Wed 01 |  | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Max -1℃ Min -8℃ |
| Thu 02 | | 2cm New Snow | Max -3℃ Min -8℃ |
| Fri 03 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Max -4℃ Min -7℃ |
| Sat 04 |  | Cloudy at altitude, fair below. | Max -2℃ Min -9℃ |
| Sun 05 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Max 4℃ Min -4℃ |
| Mon 06 | | Clear sky at altitude, cloudy below. | Max 2℃ Min -8℃ |
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 21:37 NZDT, next update expected imminently.