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Zao Long-Range Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Zao Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 20 March 2026 11:41 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Zao

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

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 (1,221m)
Next Snow Expected30 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days1cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Zao

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 11℃
Min -4℃

4cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,426m to resort level (780m).

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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
Fri
20
Clear

up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (780m).

Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Sat
21
Clear

1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (780m).

Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Sun
22
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃
Min -3℃
Mon
23
Fair

Fair.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Tue
24
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Wed
25
Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,411m to 1,211m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Thu
26
Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,426m to 1,088m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

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 piste 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 11:41 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Zao, Japan at 780m

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

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Snow Forecast near Zao

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zao
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Shiga Higashitateyama-4cm
Shiga Okusiga Kogen-4cm
Shiga Yakebitaiyama-4cm
Shiga Ichinose Diamond-1cm

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.