Zao Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 20 March 2026 15:42 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Zao
1-week from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Zao 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Zao?
| Next Snow? | |
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Zao. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Zao
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 55°F
Min 26°F
3in New Snow
Snow Line from 4,577ft to resort level (2,559ft).
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Zao Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 36°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (2,559ft).
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 50°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
23
New Snow
Light rain showers first, light drizzle then clear sky, fair later.
Snow Line from 4,022ft to 3,973ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, light rain then drizzle, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 4,528ft to 4,075ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle, light rain showers, fair later.
Snow Line from 4,577ft to 3,822ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 55°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Zao, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Zao, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Zao Snow Forecast updated at 15:42 PDT, next update expected 21:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Zao
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Shiga Giant | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Shiga Hasuike | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | 2in | 2in |
Snow Reliability
Zao is known for its reliable snow conditions, typically featuring a snow depth of around 1.5 to 3 meters during peak season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.