On the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan, snowfall will increase in a short period of time; snowstorm in Hokkaido tonight; watch out for snow accidents
December 27, 2023 11:27
Today, the 27th, snow has been falling intermittently in Hokkaido and Tohoku, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and snowfall is rapidly increasing in some places. The snow will gradually subside in Tohoku, but in Hokkaido, please be careful of blizzards and strong winds late at night. In addition, snowfall on the Sea of Japan side is higher than average. Be careful of avalanches and falling snow as the temperature rises.
Increased snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan
Today, the 27th, there is a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution centered on northern Japan.
It has been snowing intermittently, mainly in Hokkaido and the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, and there are some places where snowfall is increasing.
The snow depth at 10 a.m. was 177 cm in Horonuka, Rumoi City, Hokkaido, and 123 cm in Chippubetsucho. There are some places where snow is increasing in a short period of time, such as 19 centimeters in another town.
Beware of blizzard in Hokkaido tonight
The snowfall in Tohoku will gradually subside, but in Hokkaido, it will continue to snow until late at night, especially on the Sea of Japan side, and there will be some places where the snowfall will increase.
The wind will be strong, and the visibility will be poor in some places due to snowstorms. Please be aware of the effects of traffic.
Additionally, snowfall on the Japan Sea side of northern Japan is higher than normal. As the cold weather eases from tomorrow the 28th until New Year’s Eve, we need to be careful about accidents caused by melting snow, such as avalanches and falling snow.
What should I be careful about during heavy snowfall in a short period of time?
① If snow removal from the roads cannot keep up, there is a risk that cars will become stuck or become stuck. Particularly on national roads and expressways with heavy traffic, large-scale gridlock may occur and it may take a long time to recover. When driving on snowy roads, it’s a good idea to have a shovel for snow removal, warm clothes, blankets, etc. in your car just in case.
② You also need to be careful about snow falling from the roof. When a large amount of snow accumulates on your roof, the weight of the snow can cause it to slide off all at once. In particular, when working in front of eaves, you need to be careful and check the situation above your head.
③ When snow accumulates in roadside gutters, drainage becomes poor and roads may become flooded. Especially in areas with a lot of snow, water from snow pipes tends to collect on roads, so be careful.
In addition, train schedules may be significantly disrupted. Planned suspensions may be announced in advance, so be sure to check traffic information frequently before heavy snowfall.
What should I be careful about when the snow suddenly melts?
As the weather gets warmer, we are worried about disasters and accidents caused by melting snow. In areas where there is a lot of snow, you need to be careful of the following three points.
① “Full-thickness avalanches” are more likely to occur due to melting snow. This is a phenomenon in which all the snow that has piled up on a mountain slides down, and it often occurs when the temperature rises or after rain. Be especially careful on slopes where avalanches have occurred in the past or where there are cracks in the snowpack.
② Rising temperatures will cause accumulated snow to slip, making it more likely that snow will fall from the roof. When working under the eaves, be careful and check the situation above your head. Also, when removing snow, be sure to ensure safety by wearing a lifeline and helmet, and having more than one person do the work if possible.
③ If the temperature rises or it rains on roads covered with a lot of snow, there is a risk of flooding. This is because snow that collects on the roadside can impede drainage, and snow particles can block drainage ditches. If it rains after heavy snow, even if it is not a heavy rain, please be careful about flooding of roads.
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