Long-term stalling and urban turmoil due to localized heavy snowfall occur almost every year.
For this reason, the Japan Meteorological Agency has decided to start a new forecast from November so that the forecast of the amount of snowfall and the depth of snowfall can be confirmed on the map up to 6 hours ahead.
In December of last year, a record heavy snowfall occurred in Hokuriku, causing a large-scale stalling, and in January, three years ago in the Kanto region, a heavy snowfall had a major impact on transportation.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced forecasts of snowfall, etc., but it forecasts changes in snowfall and snow depth every hour on a map so that drivers can refer to it when considering routes. We have decided to start a new initiative to display on.
The forecast starts on the afternoon of November 10th, and you can check the forecast of the amount of snowfall and the depth of snowfall for up to 6 hours by selecting "Future Snow" on the Japan Meteorological Agency website.
The forecasts for the amount of snowfall and the depth of snowfall are displayed on the map in 5 km squares, but since the forecast may be less than the actual amount, we would like you to refer to the amount of snowfall predicted by the weather information. is.
Koichi Nagaya, chief engineer of the Japan Meteorological Agency's Business Division, said, "It can also be used when road managers make decisions on traffic restrictions and snow removal. If snow is expected, please check it."