TOKYO, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) — Heavy snow is predicted to hit northern and japanese Japan via Saturday, primarily in mountainous areas alongside the Sea of Japan coast, on account of a winter stress sample and a chilly air mass, the nation’s climate company mentioned Friday.
As of 5 a.m. native time Friday, 412 centimeters of snow had accrued in Sukayu within the Hakkoda mountain vary in Aomori Prefecture, greater than double the typical quantity, in accordance with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
The estimated 24-hour snowfall via Saturday morning is predicted to be as much as 50 centimeters within the Tohoku area, 40 centimeters within the Hokkaido and Niigata prefectures, 35 centimeters within the Kanto-Koshin area and 30 centimeters within the Hokuriku and Tokai areas, mentioned the JMA.
Weather officers known as on individuals to organize for visitors disruptions, whereas urging warning towards snow that accumulates on energy cables and bushes, in addition to avalanches in snow-covered areas.
Winds might intensify alongside the Sea of Japan coast from northern to western Japan via Sunday, with doable blizzards in some areas, the JMA added.