Zao 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 23:42 BST
2-Day Forecast for Zao
48-hours from 3 May.
See below for forecast detail
Zao Snow Forecast updated at 23:42 BST, next update expected 05:00 BST.
Forecast for today in Zao
Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then drizzle, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Zao
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, light drizzle, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,380m 4,528ft to 1,118m 3,668ft , with rain below.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 |  | Fair. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fair. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 11℃ 53°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Fair. | 13℃ 54°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 14℃ 58°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Fair. | 15℃ 59°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fair. | 16℃ 60°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Fair. | 16℃ 60°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 16℃ 61°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Fair. | 16℃ 60°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 16℃ 61°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ 60°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 15℃ 59°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ 54°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 12℃ 53°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 12℃ 53°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Drizzle. | 11℃ 53°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ 53°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Drizzle. | 12℃ 53°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ 54°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 03:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | Rain. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Drizzle. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 14℃ 56°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fair. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ 58°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 15℃ 58°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Fair. | 15℃ 58°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Fair. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ 53°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ 54°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ 45°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ 42°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Zao
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Zao are not available.
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.