Due to the strong cold air, snow is increasing intermittently mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku, and Tohoku.

Snow is expected to continue to fall over the next three days, so be careful about the effects of heavy snow on traffic, avalanches, snowfall, and accidents during snow removal work.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, snow is increasing intermittently, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku, and Tohoku.



The snowfall at 11:00 am is


▽ 2 meters 52 cm at Okura Village Hijiori in Yamagata Prefecture,


▽ 2 meters 9 cm in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture,


▽ 1 meter 55 cm in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture,


▽ 1 in Kuzuryu, Ono City

,

Fukui Prefecture. The snowfall is more than double that of normal in various places, such as 5 cm in meters.



Snow is piled up even on flat ground, and it is


37 cm in Yamagata


City and 21 cm in Niigata City and Toyama City.

Expected snowfall from the morning of the 2nd to the morning of the 3rd

The winter-type pressure distribution will gradually loosen, but snow will continue to fall over three days, mainly in Niigata Prefecture and Hokuriku, and it is expected that snow will increase, including on flat ground.



The amount of snow that falls in the 24 hours until the morning of the 3rd

is expected to be


70 cm in Niigata prefecture


and 40 cm on the Sea of ​​Japan side of Hokuriku and Tohoku

, all along the mountains

.



The Japan Meteorological Agency calls for careful attention to the impact of heavy snowfall on traffic, as well as power outages caused by falling snow from roofs, avalanches, and snow accretion on electric wires and trees.

Be careful of accidents during snow removal again next week

Even after the peak of this heavy snowfall, strong cold air will flow in again in the latter half of next week, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side.



Snow removal work is also important, but be careful of accidents.



Wear a lifeline or helmet when removing snow, and work with at least two people.



When using a snowplow, be sure to activate the safety device and avoid moving it in a place where ventilation is difficult to prevent exhaust gas from being trapped inside the room.