The first day of drift ice in Abashiri, Hokkaido Second latest since statistics started February 9 at 14:35
Drift ice south of the Sea of Okhotsk has been confirmed visually from Abashiri, Hokkaido for the first time this season, and the Meteorological Observatory has announced the first day of drift ice. It was the second day of drift ice since it started collecting statistics in 1946.
According to the Abashiri Regional Meteorological Observatory, the staff confirmed at 7:00 am on March 9 that drift ice spread slightly in the Okhotsk Sea, about 15 km offshore of Abashiri City, and the Meteorological Observatory announced the first day of this season's drift ice.
The Abashiri Regional Meteorological Observatory has been monitoring drift ice since 1946, and it was the second slowest record drift ice day on February 10, 1993, the slowest ever.
However, off the coast of Abashiri City, the northwest wind blows on the 11th, and it is expected that it will not go south of the drift ice.According to the weather station, the timing of `` the first day of drift ice berthing '' when drift ice berths in Abashiri City is still unknown. You.
Reactions such as the tourism industry
The drift ice sightseeing boat "Aurora" in Abashiri has already entered the season of drift ice sightseeing, and on August 8, tourists enjoy the large-scale sight from a boat navigating large drift ice offshore. did.
A woman from Kagawa Prefecture said, "I'm seeing it for the first time. It's a wonderful scenery that feels the grandeur of nature. I'm impressed."
The local tourism industry is worried about a drop in foreign tourists due to the effects of the new coronavirus, and the announcement of “First Day of Drift Ice” on Tuesday raises expectations for an increase in tourists.
Mr. Miyuki Hamana, Executive Director of Abashiri City Tourism Association, said, "I'm very happy to announce the first day of drift ice. I've been waiting for the drift ice. I want many people to come to Abashiri."