Zao Onsen Snow Report

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See what's happening on the mountain at Zao Onsen right now — snowfall, snow depth, and weather data to help you plan your day in Tohoku.

Zao Onsen Snow Report

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5,449 ftUpdated Jul 16, 2026 at 9:06 AM

Overcast

L60·H67°F

6.2 mph SE

Our daily snow forecasting will resume when the resort reopens.

Season total0 "· closes Mar 29

Snow: Resort Snow Report · Weather: Open-Meteo

Hour by Hour

Next 47 hours· Updated Jul 17, 2026 at 5:02 AM

	FriNow	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Sat12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Sun12a	1a	2a	3a	4a
Conditions
Temp°F · feels	6264 6366 6467 6568 6668 6770 6770 6568 6668 6567 6365 6263 6162 6162 6062 6062 6061 6060 5959 5958 5858 5858 5857 5757 5756 5756 5757 5857 5757 5857 5858 5858 5858 5858 5859 5959 5960 5960 5960 5959 5959 5959 5960 5960 5960 6060 6061
Snowfallin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip chance%	0%	3%	8%	20%	44%	74%	96%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	99%	98%	96%	92%	88%	84%	82%	82%	80%	75%	70%	67%	70%	76%	82%	87%	91%	94%	95%	94%	94%	96%	99%	100%	100%	98%	90%	71%	46%	29%	26%	30%	33%	33%
Precipin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wind / gustmph	3G9	3G10	3G13	2G13	4G14	3G15	3G15	3G15	5G15	5G16	6G16	6G17	6G17	6G17	6G17	5G16	5G18	5G19	5G19	6G20	6G23	6G24	6G22	6G22	6G22	6G20	6G19	6G21	6G21	6G22	6G23	5G21	6G20	5G19	5G20	5G19	4G18	4G20	5G20	5G20	5G20	4G19	4G18	4G16	3G14	3G13	2G12

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7-Day Outlook

5,449 ftUpdated Jul 17, 2026 at 5:02 AMOpen-Meteo

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Fri, July 17

Overcast

Temp67° / 60°°F

Snow0.0"(100%)

Wind6 mph SE

Understanding the Snow Report

Snow Measurements

Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 781m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 880m higher at 1661m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.

Weather Conditions

Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Zao Onsen's base and summit.

Data Sources

Snowfall and depth figures for Zao Onsen come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 32 lifts, including an aerial tram and 4 quad chairlifts.

When to Check

Conditions can change overnight, so mornings and late afternoons are the best times to check back on Zao Onsen. With Zao Onsen's season running from Dec 5, 2025 to Mar 29, 2026, checking daily during a storm cycle gives you the clearest read on new snow.