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Access: 3.0
Accommodation: 4.0
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Yamagata Zao Onsen 6 Day Snow Forecast

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6 Day Weather Forecast for Yamagata Zao Onsen at 1220 m altitude,

issued (local time): 2 pm 11 Feb 2012

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Days 0-3 Yamagata Zao Onsen Weather Summary:

A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Sat night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -3°C on Tue morning, min -13°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Yamagata Zao Onsen Weather Summary:

A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -2°C on Tue afternoon, min -14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).
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Summary snow shwrs light snow light snow snow shwrs snow shwrs some clouds some clouds snow shwrs some clouds some clouds snow shwrs snow shwrs light snow snow shwrs snow shwrs snow shwrs snow shwrs snow shwrs
Snow cm 1 5 1 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 1
Rain mm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Max °C -11 -10 -12 -12 -11 -6 -5 -8 -3 -2 -3 -5 -6 -10 -11 -12 -13 -11
Min °C -13 -12 -12 -12 -12 -9 -12 -9 -4 -3 -6 -5 -9 -13 -12 -14 -13 -12
WChill °C -25 -24 -24 -25 -22 -17 -19 -16 -9 -8 -14 -12 -19 -25 -23 -25 -24 -23
Freezing level (m) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 850 900 400 350 0 0 0 0 0
Yamagata Zao Onsen freezing level scale
snowy slope Yamagata Zao Onsen freezing level
Sunrise - - 6:33 - - 6:31 - - 6:31 - - 6:28 - - 6:28 - - 6:26
Sunset 17:10 - - 17:12 - - 17:13 - - 17:14 - - 17:15 - - 17:15 - -
The above table gives the weather forecast for Yamagata Zao Onsen at the specific elevation of 1220 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Yamagata Zao Onsen. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of Japan. Click here to read further information on freezing levels and how we forecast our temperatures.

Visitor Reviews of Yamagata Zao Onsen


Tony Brown from Australia writes:

I have skied at Zao 5~6 times since 1984. It is a resort with a great traditional village atmosphere, hot springs and skiing for everyone. The snow monsters look fantastic, however opportunities for skiing amongst them are for advanced skiers only. Most people just stick to the groomed runs. The thing I like most is the ski-in ski-out accommodation options and proximity of the whole village to the lifts. The only draw back is the toll road costs from Yamagata, but if staying at Zao you only pay once. The other negative is that there is a bit of a traverse between some lifts but this is only a minor gripe and won't trouble good skiers. The big bonus is the snow quality, varied terrain and different aspects offering sheltered runs depending on wind direction. The government run Minshiku Ryuzanso is only 50m from the Chuo (middle) gondola and at 8,000 yen per night including 2 meals can't be beat. It also has its own onsen. The manager Furukawa san is still there (2008) and very helpful for foreigners. Highly recommended.

2008-03-29

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