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🇯🇵 Yamagata Zao Onsen Snow Forecast

Issued: 23 Feb 2026Next 6 days: 98cm fresh snowSnow depth: 284cm top / 163cm bottom

6 Day Forecast

Current Conditions - Perfect

Lift	Weather	Temp	Wind	Snow Depth
Top (1661m)		-2°C	0 km/h	284cm
Bottom (780m)		1°C	2 km/h	163cm

Next 3 Days

Exceptional conditions ahead for Yamagata Zao Onsen! Expect 47cm of fresh powder over the next three days. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, ensuring perfect snow preservation. Light winds make for ideal skiing conditions.

Days 4–6

The outstanding weather continues with an additional 51cm of snowfall expected. Night-time snow showers will replenish the pistes beautifully, while days remain crisp and clear. Base depth continues to build impressively.

Extended Outlook

The long-range forecast for Yamagata Zao Onsen looks absolutely phenomenal. Consistent snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and calm winds will persist. Snow depth at the summit is an impressive 284cm. Simply world-class conditions!

6-Day Forecast	Mon 23 Feb			Tue 24 Feb			Wed 25 Feb			Thu 26 Feb			Fri 27 Feb			Sat 28 Feb
6-Day Forecast	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night
Weather
Summary	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow
Wind (km/h)	0	2	1	0	2	0	1	2	0	2	2	1	0	3	1	2	2	2
Snow (cm)	—	—	17	—	—	17	—	—	13	—	—	15	—	—	17	—	—	19
Rain (mm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Max Temp (°C)	-2	-2	-4	-1	0	-3	-2	0	-2	-1	0	-3	-2	0	-3	-2	-2	-4
Min Temp (°C)	-5	-5	-6	-4	-4	-4	-6	-5	-5	-4	-4	-6	-5	-4	-5	-5	-4	-5
Wind Chill (°C)	-7	-7	-6	-5	-4	-4	-8	-6	-7	-6	-6	-8	-6	-6	-5	-6	-5	-7
Humidity (%)	33	34	31	33	44	43	44	39	36	50	49	44	45	38	30	37	36	49
Freeze Lvl (m)	25	117	183	425	148	421	43	104	6	444	438	469	236	383	260	83	449	120