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Zao Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 20th March 2026

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Weather Forecast for Zao (780m to 1,661m)

Weather Outlook from 20 March.

Zao Forecast

See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.

Zao Weather Forecast updated at 05:41 NZDT, next update expected 11:00 NZDT.

Long-range 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 Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Zao from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
20
Clear

up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (780m).

Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Sat
21
Clear

1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (780m).

Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Sun
22
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃
Min -3℃
Mon
23
Fair

Fair.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Tue
24
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Wed
25
Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,411m to 1,211m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Thu
26
Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,426m to 1,088m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

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 Weather Forecast updated at 05:41 NZDT, next update expected 11:00 NZDT.

Current Snow

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

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For more information about this Japanese Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Zao .

Off-Piste Safety in Zao

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Zao, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.