Hokkaido is also unseasonably warm, and the high temperature trend continues this week in places where the highest temperature for February has been updated (weather forecaster Kiyoshi Imai, February 13, 2024) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp
Hokkaido is also unseasonably warm, with some places setting new highs for February The trend towards high temperatures continues this week
February 13, 2024 16:06
Today (13th) near Hokkaido, high pressure is rising from the south, and warm air is flowing in, causing temperatures to rise in many places. By 3pm, Sapporo’s temperature had risen to 10.1℃, marking the first time in 55 years that the temperature had reached double digits by mid-February.
Sapporo is in double digits for the first time in 55 years; other areas are experiencing record warmth
Today (the 13th), the temperature was quite high all over the country, and by 3:00 pm, the maximum temperature was widely around 8 degrees, and many places were as warm as April.
By 3pm, the temperature in Sapporo had risen to 10.1℃, marking the first time in 55 years that the temperature had reached double digits by mid-February. Even in Sapporo, the snow is melting rapidly, with puddles forming everywhere and water dripping from the roofs.
The following is the location where the highest temperature was recorded in February statistical history and the temperature until 3:00 p.m.
・Tomakomai (Iburi region) 9.3℃
・Oshamanbe (Oshima region) 9.5℃
・Ebetsu (Ishikari region) 10.0℃
・New Chitose Airport (Ishikari region) 9.7℃
・Toyokoro Town Otsu (Tokachi region) 11.5℃
・Teshikaga (Kushiro region) 8.6℃
Temperatures will continue to rise for the next week, and the snow will melt rapidly.
Temperatures will likely be higher than normal on many days over the coming week. Temperatures will temporarily drop to near or slightly below normal levels in some places from Friday to Saturday, but from Sunday onwards, quite warm air is expected to flow into the upper atmosphere again. The maximum temperature is widely around 10 degrees, and there will be places where temperatures can reach double digits not only in central and southern Hokkaido, but also in northern Hokkaido and other northern regions.
The fact that there are many days with high temperatures means that the snow will melt rapidly. Large ruts and puddles form on the roads, which can cause cars to get stuck or get splashed with mud. When driving your car, please be careful not to fill the area and drive in a pedestrian-friendly manner.
Particularly on sunny, high-temperature days, the added influence of sunlight can accelerate snow melting. Also, on rainy days, the rain is added to the melted snow, increasing the risk of avalanches and landslides, and underpasses may become flooded.
When going out, be careful of your head and feet, be careful of avalanches and landslides in mountainous areas and mountain passes, and avoid approaching dangerous areas such as slopes.
However, this does not mean that we are heading straight for spring.
From the middle of next week, temperatures are expected to be around or below normal, and the winter cold is expected to return. Once the weather warms up, you may feel relaxed, but it looks like you’ll still need to be careful about the cold and snow for a while.
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