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Zao Long-Range Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Zao Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 12 April 2026 09:41 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Zao

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zao Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Zao?

Zao Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (4,004ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Zao.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Zao

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 64°F
Min 35°F

Snow unlikely

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Zao Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Zao from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
12
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 50°F
Min 38°F
Mon
13
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 64°F
Min 37°F
Tue
14
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 54°F
Min 38°F
Wed
15
Lt Rain

Light rain showers.

Max 58°F
Min 39°F
Thu
16
Shwrs

Rain showers.

Max 54°F
Min 36°F
Fri
17
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 53°F
Min 35°F
Sat
18
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 54°F
Min 42°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 09:41 PDT, next update expected 15:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Zao, Japan at 2,559ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Zao

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Zao, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.