Zao 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 16:41 GMT
2-Day Forecast for Zao
48-hours from 20 March.
See below for forecast detail
Zao Snow Forecast updated at 16:41 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Zao
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 780m 2,559ft ).
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Zao
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level ( 780m 2,559ft ).
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 38°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 40°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 42°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 13:00 |  | Fair. | 6℃ 44°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 38°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Fri | 23:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 31°F | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ 27°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 25°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ 26°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ 26°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 29°F | W Calm | -125% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | W Calm | -125% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | W Calm | -125% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 27°F | W Calm | -125% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | S Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | S Calm | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Zao
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Higashitateyama | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | - | 1cm - |
Zao Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zao.
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.
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.