Zao Webcams & Snow Report
On the Yamagata–Miyagi border · Updated 8 Oct 2026
No new snow has fallen at Zao's ski areas in the last 48 hours.
Live cameras
4 of the 9 ski areas have official live cameras (7 in all). Each link opens the operator's own page or YouTube stream.
- Official live camera ↗eboshi.co.jp
- ▶ YouTube live stream ↗YouTube
- ▶ YouTube live stream ↗YouTube
- ▶ YouTube live stream ↗YouTube
- ▶ Chuo slopes ↗YouTube
No slope camera found yet: Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku, Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park, St. Mary, Water Jump Miyagi, Zao Liza World
Footage remains the copyright of each operator. JAPANSNOWLINE neither stores nor redistributes it. Road cameras are listed on each resort’s page.
Today's snow
| Ski area | 24 h | 48 h | Base | Next 3 days | Temp | Powder Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 12°C | 10 |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 13°C | 10 |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 12°C | 10 |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 10°C | 10 |
| St. Mary | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 14°C | 10 |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 16°C | 10 |
| Zao Sarukura | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 13°C | 10 |
| Zao Liza World | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 10°C | 8 |
| Zao Onsen | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 10°C | 8 |
Snowfall and base are calculated from a weather model, not reported by the resorts. "Next 3 days" is Open-Meteo’s published forecast shown as-is; it is not a forecast made by JAPANSNOWLINE. Check the Japan Meteorological Agency and the resort before you travel.
The season at a glance
| Ski area | Typical winter | Worst–best of 12 | Snow quality (of 392) | Adult day ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 254 cm | 111–357 cm | 108 | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 256 cm | 179–341 cm | 229 | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 190 cm | 111–242 cm | 211 | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 258 cm | 129–357 cm | 83 | — |
| St. Mary | 216 cm | 129–288 cm | 242 | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 117 cm | 82–183 cm | 386 | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 253 cm | 129–352 cm | 161 | — |
| Zao Liza World | 254 cm | 111–357 cm | 79 | — |
| Zao Onsen | 258 cm | 129–357 cm | 80 | ¥9,000 |
Typical winter is the December–March average over the last 12 winters (calculated). “Worst–best” is the leanest and the deepest of those 12 winters, which is the range a trip booked a year out has to live with. Ticket prices are checked on each resort’s own site; “—” means we have not checked one yet.
When the snow falls
In Zao, the most snow falls in January. March brings 56% of January's, or about 44 cm. The one that keeps snowing latest is Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort, where March still brings 61% of January's snowfall.
| Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 cm | 78 cm | 48 cm | 44 cm |
Monthly averages over the last 12 winters, averaged across the ski areas in this area. This is what falls in each month, not how deep the base is.
The mountains themselves
| Ski area | Base to top | Vertical | Spread of the runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 567–1,364 m | 797 m | 3.4 km |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 507–921 m | 414 m | 1.8 km |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 803–1,110 m | 307 m | 1.7 km |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 1,059–1,344 m | 285 m | 2.5 km |
| St. Mary | 459–937 m | 478 m | 2.0 km |
| Zao Sarukura | 655–813 m | 158 m | 0.7 km |
| Zao Liza World | 991–1,454 m | 463 m | 1.9 km |
| Zao Onsen | 886–1,561 m | 675 m | — |
Elevations come from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan and OpenStreetMap. “Spread” is the width of the area the runs cover, not the total length of piste.
Questions people ask
Which ski areas in Zao have live webcams?
4 of the 9, with 7 cameras in all: Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort, Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort, Zao Sarukura, Zao Onsen. Each one opens on the operator's own page.
How much snow does Zao get in a typical winter?
From December to March, the most falls at Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park: about 258 cm. The least in the same area is Water Jump Miyagi, at about 117 cm — elevation and aspect make the difference. Calculated from the last 12 winters.
What happens in Zao in a bad winter?
Over the last 12 winters, Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park ranged from 129 cm in its leanest winter to 357 cm in its deepest, against a typical 258 cm, so a poor winter brought 50% of the usual amount.
When is the best time to ski in Zao?
In Zao, the most snow falls in January. March brings 56% of January's, or about 44 cm. The one that keeps snowing latest is Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort, where March still brings 61% of January's snowfall.
What does a lift ticket cost in Zao?
The one we have checked is Zao Onsen: ¥9,000 for an adult day ticket.