Due to the influx of strong cold air, in Hokkaido, the points where the snowfall has reached its maximum since the start of statistics collection are occurring one after another, which has a great impact on traffic.
There is a risk that it will be difficult to remove snow from Niigata and Toyama prefectures on the 23rd, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for refraining from going out unnecessarily, considering the possibility of impact on traffic.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds that developed in Hokkaido, Niigata Prefecture, and Hokuriku flowed in.
Especially in Hokkaido, snow clouds that have developed in the Ishikari / Shiribeshi and Iburi regions continue to flow, and the amount of snowfall for 24 hours is
64 cm by 3:00 pm at Okishi, Toyoura-cho,
and 47 by 4:00 pm at New Chitose Airport. In
centimeters,
both were the highest since the start of statistics.
Snow cover at the two points was also the highest since the start of statistics, and as of 6:00 pm, it is
1 meter 59 cm at Toyoura-cho Okishi and
1 meter 12 cm at New Chitose Airport.
In addition, as of 6:00 pm,
▽ Kuromatsunai Town is 2 meters and 12 centimeters, and
▽ Abira Town is 1 meter and 12 centimeters,
both of which have the highest amount of snow since the start of statistics.
On the other hand, snow continues to fall in Niigata Prefecture and Hokuriku, and as of 6:00 pm, the snowfall in each area is
▽ 1 meter 35 cm in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture,
▽ 1 meter 5 cm in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture,
▽ 34 cm in Toyama City. It has become.
Niigata / Toyama center There is a risk of snow accumulation that is difficult to remove tomorrow
It is a future outlook.
Although the peak of heavy snowfall in the Ishikari and Shiribeshi regions of Hokkaido has been exceeded, it is expected that snow will continue to fall in the Iburi region late at night on the 22nd, and in Niigata prefecture and Hokuriku on the 23rd.
The amount of snow expected for 24 hours until the evening of the 23rd is
70 cm in Niigata prefecture,
50 cm in Hokuriku,
30 cm in Hokkaido,
especially in flatlands in Niigata and Toyama prefectures. Snow cover may increase rapidly in a short time, making it difficult to remove snow.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for refraining from going out unnecessarily in areas where heavy snow is expected, considering the possibility of traffic impact.
In addition, there have been a series of accidents in which people are killed by being caught in a snowfall while the snow is being unloaded.
Keep away from the eaves where snow may fall, and be sure to work with two or more people.
JR Hokkaido 23rd service outlook
JR Hokkaido has resumed operation of trains departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station on some sections of the Hakodate Line, which had been suspended from the 21st due to blizzards and other factors.
On the other hand, it has decided to suspend all day flights between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, and it is said that some routes will be suspended and the number of trains will be reduced on the 23rd.
JR Hokkaido has suspended all trains departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station from the 21st due to the stormy snow, but the section between Teine and Ebetsu on the Hakodate Line, where the snow removal work has been completed, goes up and down from around 4 pm on the 22nd. On the line, we resumed the operation of regular trains in about two trains per hour.
On the other hand, between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, which we were aiming to reopen, we have decided to suspend all day on multiple routes and sections, such as suspending all day because it takes time to remove snow.
Under these circumstances, JR Hokkaido held a press conference and showed the outlook for operation on the 23rd.
According to this, the limited express that connects Ebetsu and Asahikawa on the Hakodate Line, Sapporo and Asahikawa, Wakkanai, and Abashiri will be reduced in number from the morning and will resume operation.
On the other hand, the Hakodate Line between Otaru and Teine, the Chitose Line, and the Gakuentoshi Line are expected to be suspended until at least the morning of the 23rd.
At the press conference, JR Hokkaido's Secretary of Transportation Nobuaki Shimada said, "I want to decide when to restart based on the situation of snowfall, snow cover, and snow removal. I want to do my best to restart."
Impact of Hokkaido Sky Flight (17:00 on 22nd)
Due to heavy snow, New Chitose Airport has had a big impact on empty flights, such as the cancellation of all flights departing and arriving on the 22nd, and on the 22nd, a total of 286 flights departing from and arriving at Hokkaido were canceled or canceled. I have decided.
At New Chitose Airport, due to the record heavy snowfall, snow removal on the runway could not keep up, and all flights departing and arriving on the 22nd were canceled.
In addition, due to the effects of snow and wind, all flights departing and arriving on the 22nd, a total of 20 flights, have been canceled at Okadama Airport, Wakkanai Airport, and Nakashibetsu Airport.
For flights to and from other airports in Douchi, as of 5 pm on the 22nd,
▼ Japan Airlines has two flights connecting Memanbetsu and Haneda, two flights connecting Hakodate and Okushiri, and
▼ Air Do has Memanbetsu. Two flights connecting Haneda and two flights connecting Hakodate and Chubu
have been canceled or decided to be canceled.
According to Hokkaido Airport, which operates New Chitose Airport, work will be carried out with the aim of resuming on the morning of the 23rd, but it may be further delayed depending on the weather conditions.
In addition, airline companies are calling for the latest information on their websites, etc., as the number of flights that will be canceled due to future weather conditions may increase.