Due to the strong cold air moving south again, it is expected that snow will intensify from the night of the 18th on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan.
There is a risk of increased snowfall along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, which have record heavy snowfalls, so it is necessary to pay close attention to accidents during avalanches and snowfall, as well as impacts on traffic.
Due to the strong cold air in the sky and the winter-type pressure distribution, it has been snowing mainly along the mountains from Hokkaido to the Chugoku region since Monday, especially along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, 2 meters in 3 days until the 17th. There was a record heavy snowfall before and after.
The snowfall at 5 am on the 18th is
1 meter 95 cm in Fujiwara, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture
, and 1 meter 73 cm in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture.
After the night of the 18th, it is expected that the snow will intensify as strong cold air flows into the sky again.
The amount of snow that falls in the 24 hours until the morning of the 19th
is expected to be
40 cm on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Niigata prefecture
, 30 cm on Hokuriku,
and 20 cm on Kanto Koshin. I will.
Furthermore, heavy snow is expected by the morning of the 20th, and the amount of snow that falls in 24 hours is
60 cm to 80 cm in Kanto Koshinetsu
and 50 cm to 70 cm on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku. ,
▽ It is expected to be 40 to 60 cm in Hokuriku.
In addition to the impact on traffic, the Japan Meteorological Agency calls for careful attention to avalanches, falling snow from roofs, and snow accretion on electric wires and trees.
Be careful when removing the snow
You need to be very careful when removing the snow.
▽ Wear a helmet and lifeline,
▽ Work with two or more people,
▽ Be careful not to fall snow from the eaves or fall into the irrigation canal.