📷 Zao
Asia
Zao
Closed for the season
Season ended April 26, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 08:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 8
Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Overview
Zao is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season as of April 26, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 20:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Zao Onsen Ski Resort is located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, and is renowned for its expansive ski area, abundant natural hot springs, and the unique “snow monsters” (juhyo) formed by frost-covered trees. The resort features a variety of runs suitable for all levels, extensive lift access, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors can enjoy both skiing and relaxing in traditional onsen baths, making Zao a distinctive destination that blends winter sports with authentic Japanese cultural experiences.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Jupeer Zao – A popular après-ski bar located near the Zao Onsen ski area, Jupeer is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, local sake selection, and welcoming vibe, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 26, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
There is no current snow depth reported at the area.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is not available.
Historic
This season has recorded a total of 264 cm of snowfall.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 08:04 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 08:04 PM UTC
Base
780m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
19.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1221m
Temp
11.9°C
Wind
22km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1661m
Temp
9.1°C
Wind
19.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1661m)
10-Day Forecast
Fri
29
🌧️
11.1°
4.8°
Sat
30
☀️
13.8°
4.8°
Sun
31
☀️
16.5°
4.1°
Mon
1
☁️
18.8°
7°
Tue
2
☁️
15.5°
8.4°
Wed
3
🌧️
9.3°
6.3°
Thu
4
🌧️
13°
6.3°
Fri
5
🌧️
8.3°
2.4°
Sat
6
☁️
13.4°
2.3°
Sun
7
🌧️
13°
4.1°
Summit elevation (1661m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 08:04 PM UTC
264.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-20%
vs 5-Year Avg
328.1cm avg by now
+23%
vs 30-Year Avg
214.9cm avg by now
328.1cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has remained consistent with the 30-year average at 291 cm, indicating long-term stability. However, the most recent season's snowfall is 15% below the 5-year average, suggesting a notable short-term decrease. Despite this dip, the current season is 32% above the 30-year historic average, highlighting significant year-to-year variability and the presence of occasional high-snowfall years.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.