Zao Onsen Snow Report

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Zao Onsen Snow Report

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5,449 ftUpdated Aug 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM

Mainly Clear

L61·H71°F

5.6 mph S

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 45 hours· Updated Aug 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM

	ThuNow	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Fri12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Sat12a	1a	2a	3a	4a
Conditions
Temp°F · feels	6567 6769 6973 7075 7176 7176 7175 7073 6972 6770 6669 6568 6567 6467 6465 6364 6364 6364 6364 6264 6264 6264 6466 6669 6870 7072 7174 7175 7075 6973 7073 7074 6973 6973 6772 6670 6568 6567 6567 6467 6466 6466 6365 6365 6264
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
Precip chance%	0%	0%	8%	21%	35%	55%	77%	88%	80%	61%	43%	27%	11%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	20%	48%	71%	83%	90%	94%	98%	99%	92%	70%	41%	18%	9%	7%	6%	5%	4%	4%	4%
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	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wind / gustmph	4G16	4G16	4G16	4G15	5G15	5G14	4G14	4G13	4G13	4G11	4G9	4G10	5G11	5G13	5G14	5G14	5G13	4G10	3G7	2G4	1G3	0G4	0G3	1G5	2G7	2G8	2G9	1G12	1G13	2G13	3G11	3G7	3G8	1G7	1G5	2G5	3G8	4G5	3G5	3G4	3G3	2G4	2G5	1G5	2G5

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7-Day Outlook

5,449 ftUpdated Aug 6, 2026 at 5:02 AMOpen-Meteo

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Thu, Aug 6

Mainly Clear

Temp71° / 61°°F

Snow0.0"(88%)

Wind6 mph S

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.