Zao 7-Day Snow Forecast

Zao Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 21 March 2026 04:40 GMT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Zao

1-week from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zao 7-Day 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 Expected	31 March
Next Snow Amount	1cm -
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	- -

7-Day Snow Outlook for Zao

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

1cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,226m 4,022ft to 1,211m 3,973ft , with rain below.

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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 2℃ 36°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 8℃ 45°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 8℃ 45°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 10℃ 50°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Mon
23

up to 1cm New Snow

Light rain showers first, light drizzle then clear sky, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,226m 4,022ft to 1,211m 3,973ft , with rain below.

Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) 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 10℃ 50°F
Min -1℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.

Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

Light drizzle, light rain showers, fair later.

Forecast times for Zao are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) 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 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 04:40 GMT, next update expected 10:00 GMT.

Snow Forecast near Zao

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zao
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Shiga Okusiga Kogen	5cm 2in	15cm 6in
Shiga Yakebitaiyama	5cm 2in	15cm 6in
Shiga Higashitateyama	5cm 2in	14cm 5in
Shiga Ichinose Diamond	5cm 2in	7cm 3in
Shiga Giant	5cm 2in	5cm 2in
Shiga Hasuike	5cm 2in	5cm 2in
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira	5cm 2in	5cm 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.