In Niigata Prefecture and the southern part of the Tohoku region, where there was a record heavy snowfall, the amount of snowfall was more than three times that of a normal year, and it is necessary to pay attention to the impact on traffic and accidents during snow removal work.



From the 22nd to the 25th, the winter-type pressure pattern is expected to strengthen again, causing rough weather and heavy snow, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling attention to the impact of heavy snow on traffic.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, snow continues to fall mainly in Hokuriku, Niigata Prefecture, and the Sea of ​​Japan side of Tohoku due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, and heavy snowfall continues on the 21st.



At 5:00 a.m., the snowfall amounted to 1.76

cm at

Sukayu


on the Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori Prefecture

; 78 cm

in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, and 69 cm in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture.

It is necessary to pay attention to the impact on traffic due to past snow accumulation and road surface freezing.

In addition, there have been a series of fatal accidents believed to be during snow removal work in various places, and please be aware of snow falling from roofs and accidents during snow removal, especially in areas where snow accumulation has increased rapidly.

When going up to the roof, please wear a "safety belt" to secure your body, work with two or more people, and keep away from under the eaves, etc.











Temperatures will rise on the 21st. Stay away from areas with high avalanche risk.

Rain is expected on the 21st due to the effects of the front and low pressure, and in Tohoku and Hokuriku, the maximum temperature on the 21st is expected to be 4 to 7 degrees higher than on the 20th.



Stay away from areas with high avalanche risk, such as snowy mountains, steep slopes without tall trees, and cracks in the snow.

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Furthermore, from the afternoon of the 22nd to around Sunday the 25th, the winter-type pressure pattern is expected to strengthen again, and strong cold air is expected to flow into the sky.



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