Good morning from Zao.

Some rain over the weekend unfortunately - and I noticed the official snow depth numbers taking something of a hit since my last report - but happily it's a clearer morning this morning.

Fewer lifts opening now (details below) as the skiing and snowboarding options are higher areas of the resort.

Check out the forecast though - might we see some fresh snow later tomorrow?

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Zao Onsen plans to be open daily until Sunday 7th May.

Next report due before the weekend, or if there's any fresh snow to report.

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Official snow depths (as published by the resort):
Summit - 110cm
Paradise - 190cm
Chuo - 190cm
Utopia - 130cm
Uwanodai - 90cm
Yokokura - 75cm

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Planned closing dates for lifts at Zao Onsen - subject to change due to snow conditions:

Operating only on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April:
- Katakai triple
- Paradise pair AB

Operating until Sunday 7th May:
- Chuo Number 1 pair AB
- Chuo Number 2 pair AB (holidays only after 16th April)
- Utopia Number 2 pair

No fixed closing date:
- Yokokura Number 1 pair AB
- Kurohime Number 1 quad

Open all year (* for sightseeing):
- Sky Cable
- Chuo Ropeway
- Zao Ropeway

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All other ski lifts at Zao Onsen are now closed for the season.