Hokkaido: As temperatures continue to remain high, cherry blossoms are likely to bloom earlier than normal (weather forecaster Hayato Nanpo April 6, 2024) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp
Hokkaido: As temperatures continue to remain high, cherry blossoms are likely to bloom earlier than normal.
April 06, 2024 13:35
For the next week near Hokkaido, there will be many days under an overhang of high pressure, and it is expected to be generally sunny. As warm air tends to flow into the upper atmosphere for this time of year, temperatures will remain higher than normal. The cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than in normal years.
It will be sunny and hot for the next week or so.
The area around Hokkaido will continue to be under high pressure, and it is expected to be mostly sunny for the next week or so. There will be some rainy days in Wakkanai and Kushiro due to the humid air, but overall the rainfall will not be strong and there will likely be some periods of sunshine.
Warm air continues to flow into the sky for this time of year, and maximum temperatures are expected to be higher than normal, except for a brief period on Tuesday, when temperatures are expected to be around 10 degrees higher than normal in some places, especially from Sunday to Monday. In areas with heavy snowfall, the snow is likely to melt further. As of yesterday, the 5th, there was 0 centimeters of snow in Sapporo. It looks like the number of areas with zero centimeters of snow will steadily increase in the future.
When do cherry blossoms bloom?
As temperatures are expected to be higher than normal in April, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than normal. The latest forecasted flowering dates announced by the Japan Weather Association (announced on April 3rd) are April 22nd for Hakodate, April 24th for Sapporo, April 28th for Muroran, and May 2nd for Asahikawa.
The next cherry blossom forecast announcement date is April 10th (Wednesday).
Depending on how the temperature rises in the future, it is possible that the flowering date may be even earlier.
Be careful of snow melting disasters
At this time of year, even if there is no snow on the plains, there is still a lot of snow left in mountainous areas, which can lead to avalanches, river flooding, and road flooding.
・Avalanche
Melting snow increases the risk of a “full-thickness avalanche.” This is a phenomenon in which snow that has piled up on a mountain slides down, and it often occurs when the temperature rises or after rain. Particular care should be taken on slopes where avalanches have occurred in the past or where there are cracks in the snowpack.
・Landslide
Large amounts of snowmelt water seeps into the soil, increasing the possibility of landslides. Be especially careful in mountainous areas or on steep slopes.
・River water rise
As the snow melts, river water levels may rise rapidly, so be sure to stay away from rivers during this period. If the snow melts rapidly, flooding of roads may occur.
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