Snow Blankets Kanto-Koshin Region, Caution Urged for Heavy Snowfall
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Due to the influence of a developing low-pressure system along the south coast of Honshu, heavy snowfall is intensifying in the Kanto-Koshin region, even in flat areas like Yokohama City. There is a potential for significant snow accumulation through the morning of the 6th, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to caution against the impact on transportation due to snowfall and road icing.
As reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the low-pressure system progressing eastward along the south coast of Honshu is causing increased snowfall in the Kanto-Koshin region, including snowfall in the heart of Tokyo.
As of 4:00 PM on the 5th, snow accumulations include:
- 55 cm in Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture
- 39 cm in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture
- 14 cm in Okunikko, Tochigi Prefecture
- 5 cm in Maebashi City
- 2 cm in Utsunomiya, Kofu City
- 1 cm in Mito City and Yokohama City, even on flat ground.
With this snowfall, a heavy snow warning has been issued for the Tama region in Tokyo and other areas in the Kanto-Koshin region.
Snowfall is expected to continue in the Kanto-Koshin region, leading to the possibility of significant snow accumulation in flat areas through the morning of the 6th.
The forecasted snowfall amounts within a 24-hour period until the evening of the 6th are as follows:
- 40 cm in the mountainous areas of northern Kanto
- 30 cm from Koshin and Hakone to Tama and Chichibu regions
- 15 cm in the flatlands of northern Kanto and southern Kanto
- An expected 8 cm of snow in the Tokyo 23 wards.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is advising caution against the impact on transportation due to snow accumulation and road icing. They also urge vigilance regarding snow on power lines, trees, potential collapse of agricultural greenhouses, and avalanche risks.
Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary outings, and if already outside, to prioritize an early return home. Additionally, drivers without winter tires are advised to refrain from driving.
Government Crisis Management Center Activated for Information Gathering and Caution
In response to the anticipated heavy snowfall in the Kanto-Koshin region, including mountainous and urban areas, the government activated an information liaison office at the Prime Minister's Crisis Management Center on the 4th at 3:00 PM. This office aims to gather information and exercise caution.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi emphasized the government's preparedness and urged the public to stay informed about the latest weather and traffic information. He also advised citizens to avoid unnecessary outings, especially during the commuting hours, and encouraged early returns home.
Joint Warning from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) and Japan Meteorological Agency
MLIT and the Japan Meteorological Agency jointly issued a warning on the 5th morning, emphasizing the need for caution regarding traffic disruptions and vehicles getting stuck due to the anticipated heavy snowfall in the Kanto-Koshin region.
The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts heavy snowfall concentrated in mountainous and hilly areas of Kanto-Koshin from the evening of the 5th to late at night. While snowfall in the flatlands, including Tokyo's 23 wards, is expected to be at the advisory level, if temperatures drop lower than anticipated, warning-level heavy snow is a possibility.
MLIT pointed out that they are taking preventive measures such as implementing "precautionary road closures" on highways, learning from the massive traffic disruptions during the heavy snowfall two years ago. They emphasized the potential expansion of road closures and urged the public to stay updated on the latest traffic information.
MLIT's Terazawa, head of the Road Disaster Countermeasure Office, advised citizens to refrain from unnecessary outings in the event of heavy snow. For those who must drive, he emphasized the importance of fitting winter tires, preparing tire chains, and ensuring ample supplies such as food, water, portable toilets, blankets, and fuel.
Expert Warnings on Potential Snow Accumulation
Experts are cautioning about the potential for substantial snow accumulation in the Kanto-Koshin region due to the influence of a "coastal low-pressure system" advancing along the south coast of Honshu. They highlight the risk of a significant amount of snowfall in a short period, particularly in urban areas unaccustomed to heavy snow, leading to disruptions in transportation and an increased likelihood of car slip accidents.
According to Dr. Kamon Ueishi, a specialist at the Snow and Ice Disaster Research Center of the Institute of Disaster Science and Technology, a "coastal low-pressure system" approaching can intensify snow or rain, potentially resulting in more than 10 cm of snowfall within an hour in mountainous areas.
In contrast, the forecast for Tokyo's city center expects temperatures to stay above freezing on the 6th, resulting in wetter, snow. Wet snow can adhere to roofs, power lines, causing visibility issues with traffic lights, and even leading to power outages. Accumulated wet snow may also create slushy conditions, increasing the risk of car slip accidents and pedestrian falls.
Dr. Ueishi urged residents in urban areas, less accustomed to snow, to be cautious. He emphasized taking measures such as allowing extra time for activities, considering remote work, and prioritizing an early return home to mitigate the potential impact of heavy snowfall.
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Title: 関東甲信地域に積雪、大雪の恐れ、注意喚起
本州南岸を進む低気圧の影響で、関東甲信地域では横浜市などの平地でも雪が激しく降り積もっています。6日の朝までに大雪になる可能性があり、気象庁は雪による交通への影響や路面の凍結に注意するよう呼びかけています。
気象庁によれば、南岸を東に進む低気圧の影響で、関東甲信地域では雪が強まり、東京都心でも雪が降っているとのことです。
5日午後4時時点の積雪状況は以下の通りです:
- 群馬県草津町:55センチ
- 長野県飯山市:39センチ
- 栃木県奥日光:14センチ
- 前橋市:5センチ
- 宇都宮市と甲府市:2センチ
- 水戸市と横浜市:1センチ(平地でも積雪)
これにより、東京の多摩地域など広い範囲で大雪警報が発表されています。
関東甲信では雪が続く見込みで、6日の朝までには平地でも大雪となる可能性があります。
6日の夕方までの24時間に降る雪の量は、以下の通り予想されています:
- 関東北部の山地:40センチ
- 甲信と箱根から多摩地方や秩父地方にかけて:30センチ
- 関東北部および関東南部の平地:15センチ
- 東京23区:8センチ
気象庁は積雪や路面の凍結による交通への影響に警戒し、電線や樹木への雪の影響、農業用ハウスの崩壊、なだれにも十分な注意を呼びかけています。
不要不急の外出は避け、外出が必要な場合は早めの帰宅を心がけてください。また、冬用タイヤを装着していない車の運転は控えるようにしてください。
政府、情報連絡室を設置し情報収集と警戒にあたる
5日から関東甲信地方で山沿いや山地を中心に大雪となり、東京23区を含む平地でも雪が積もる見通しとなったことを受け、政府は4日午後3時に総理大臣官邸の危機管理センターに情報連絡室を設置し、情報収集と警戒にあたっています。
林官房長官は、政府としては十分な態勢で対応しており、「首都圏では少しの降雪でも交通機関が乱れ、車の事故や立往生が発生することがある。最新の気象や交通関係の情報に十分留意し、不要不急の外出を控えるほか、外出中の人は早めの帰宅を心がけてほしい」と述べています。
国交省と気象庁、共同で注意呼びかけ
関東甲信で大雪が予想されることについて、国土交通省と気象庁は交通への影響や車の立往生などに十分注意するよう呼びかけています。
国土交通省環境安全・防災課の寺沢直樹道路防災対策室長は、「大雪の場合は不要不急の外出は控え、やむをえず車で外出する場合は必ず冬用タイヤを装着するとともにタイヤチェーンも準備してほしい。また、食料や水、携帯トイレ、毛布を用意するほか、燃料の補充もお願いしたい」と呼びかけています。
専門家、「一度に降る雪の量が多くなるおそれ」、注意呼びかけ
関東甲信で大雪が予想されることについて、専門家は本州の南岸を進む「南岸低気圧」の影響で一度に降る雪の量が多くなるおそれがあり、雪に慣れていない都市部では交通機関への影響や車のスリップ事故に注意を呼びかけています。
雪のメカニズムに詳しい防災科学技術研究所雪氷防災研究センターの上石勲特別
「雪が関東甲信地方を覆う」という状況に関する情報を提供します。関東甲信地方が雪で覆われると、交通機関に影響が出る可能性があります。道路や電車の運行に遅れが生じることがありますので、移動する際は事前に最新の情報を確認することが重要です。また、雪による事故や積雪による被害に備え、安全運転や防寒対策を心掛けることも大切です。気象情報や交通情報の更新をチェックすることで、安全でスムーズな移動が可能となります。
1. Kanto-Koshin
2. Heavy snowfall
3. Low-pressure system
4. Honshu
5. Japan Meteorological Agency
6. Snow accumulation
7. Transportation impact
8. Road icing
9. Tokyo
10. Yokohama City
11. Snow warning
12. Tama region
13. Forecasted snowfall
14. Mountainous areas
15. MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism)
16. Crisis Management Center
17. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi
18. Traffic disruptions
19. Road closures
20. Terazawa
21. Winter tires
22. Snow accumulation risks
23. Coastal low-pressure system
24. Car slip accidents
25. Institute of Disaster Science and Technology
26. Wet snow
27. Power outages
28. Slushy conditions
29. Urban areas
30. Remote work
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