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Yamagata Zao Onsen at 1661 m altitudeIssued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 2 pm (local time) / 16 Oct 2019
Next 0-3 days weather summary:
Moderate rain (total 19.0mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning).
Next 4-6 days weather summary:
Light rain (total 4.0mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).
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clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | mod. rain | mod. rain | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
62 | 18 | 18 | 58 | 42 | 93 | 94 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 90 | 73 | 64 | 47 | 39 | 75 | 52 | 57 | 65 | 65 | 48 |
2950 | 3150 | 3050 | 2850 | 2900 | 3300 | 3350 | 3450 | 3850 | 3900 | 3350 | 2900 | 2800 | 3300 | 3450 | 3450 | 3200 | 3300 | 3300 | 3250 | 3250 |
- | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 |
5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - |
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The above table gives the weather forecast for Yamagata Zao Onsen at the specific elevation of 1661 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.
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The above table gives the weather forecast for Yamagata Zao Onsen at the specific elevation of 1661 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
Overall 3.2 Based on 3 votes and 2 reviews
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- 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.
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.
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