Weather authorities in Japan are cautioning of even more hefty snow this weekend break, mostly in seaside locations along the Sea ofJapan
A solid cool air mass brought a document snowfall of around 200 centimeters to hilly locations in Niigata and also surrounding Gunma prefectures from Tuesday to Thursday.
As of 5 p.m. on Friday, virtually 170 centimeters of snowfall was observed in Gunma’s Minakami Town, and also concerning 150 centimeters in Niigata’s Tsunan Town.
Snow is anticipated to heighten once again, mostly in hilly locations, in the Tohoku and also Hokuriku areas from Friday evening, and also in the Kanto-Koshin area from Saturday.
During the 24 hr with Saturday night, concerning 80 centimeters of snowfall is anticipated in Niigata, 60 centimeters in Tohoku, and also 50 centimeters in north Kanto, Nagano Prefecture and also the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido.
Weather authorities are cautioning of feasible web traffic disturbances, avalanches, snow gliding off roof coverings, and also snow build-up causing downed high-voltage line and also trees.
Dec 19
Weather authorities in Japan are cautioning of even more hefty snow this weekend break, mostly in seaside locations along the Sea ofJapan( NHK)
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