Due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, it snows mainly on the Sea of Japan side of the Chugoku region from Hokkaido, and the snow is getting stronger along the mountains such as Niigata and Gunma prefectures.
Be wary of the impact of heavy snowfall on traffic, and be careful of avalanches and accidents during snowfall.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, strong cold air is flowing into the sky and the winter-type pressure distribution is strengthening, so it is snowing mainly on the Sea of Japan side of the Chugoku region from Hokkaido.
Snow is getting stronger along mountains such as Niigata and Gunma prefectures where cars have been stuck due to the record heavy snowfall so far, and the snowfall at 6 am is 2 meters 11 cm in Fujiwara, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, Tsunan, Niigata Prefecture.
The amount of snow that falls in the
town is 2 meters and 9 centimeters
in 24 hours until the morning of the 21st, in Niigata prefecture and northeastern Kan, 50 centimeters in northeast, 40 centimeters in Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Nagano. It is expected to be 30 cm in the prefecture.
After that, it is expected that snow will continue from Hokkaido to Hokuriku along the mountains.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact of heavy snowfall on traffic, and calls for careful attention to avalanches, accidents during snowfall, snowfall from roofs, and snow accretion on electric wires and trees.
When traveling by car, wear winter tires or chains and drive carefully.
In addition, when removing snow, please be careful about safety, such as working with two or more people, and being careful about falling snow from the eaves and irrigation canals.