Snow and Rain Expanding in Hokuriku and Northern Japan; Warning on Landslides in Disaster-Affected Areas

Afternoon: Areas of snow and rain expand in Hokuriku and northern Japan; disaster-affected areas should be careful of landslides even with a little rain (Weather Forecaster, Chief Nikki, February 10, 2024) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp

Afternoon: Areas of snow and rain expand in Hokuriku and northern Japan. Be careful of landslides in the affected areas even with a little rain.

February 10, 2024 11:26

On the afternoon of the 10th (Saturday), the first day of the three-day holiday, snow and rain areas expanded in Hokuriku and the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan. Due to unstable atmospheric conditions, be careful of lightning and gusts of wind. Around the Noto Peninsula, it’s mostly rain on the flatlands, and mostly snow along the mountains. Because the ground is loose, you need to be careful about landslides even in the slightest rain or snow.

Hokuriku/Northern Japan weather downhill

A low pressure system in the Sea of ​​Japan is expected to pass near Tohoku tonight (the 10th). As a result, the weather is going downhill from Hokuriku to the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan. Snow and rain areas are expected to gradually expand in the afternoon.

Expanded snow/rain area Be careful of lightning and gusts of wind

Rain clouds associated with a trough in atmospheric pressure are hanging over Hokuriku.

In the afternoon, there will be snow and rain over a wide area in Hokuriku and the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan. Atmospheric conditions will be unstable in Hokuriku and Tohoku, so be careful of lightning and gusts of wind. Snow is expected to increase in some places along the mountains into the evening.

There will be snow and rain in many places tomorrow morning, the 11th (Sunday: National Foundation Day).

Earthquake-affected areas: Be careful of landslides even with a little rain

On Saturday the 10th, there will be widespread rain and snow in the afternoon around the Noto Peninsula. It is expected that it will mainly be rain in the flatlands, and mainly snow along the mountains. The ground has become loose due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Although there is no chance of heavy rain or heavy snow, you should be careful of landslides even with a little rain. Also, be careful of lightning and gusts of wind.

In many places, the rain and snow will stop by the morning of the 11th (Sunday: National Foundation Day). However, it is likely to snow even in flat areas from late evening on the 11th (Sunday: National Foundation Day) to the morning of the 12th (Monday: substitute holiday). The weather is expected to gradually clear up during the day on the 12th (Monday: substitute holiday).

During the three-day holiday, the temperature is at or above normal for this time of year (normal in Wajima City: maximum 6.5℃, minimum -0.2℃), but mornings and evenings get cold. Please take all possible measures to protect yourself from the cold.

Signs of approaching thunderclouds, what should you do?

When you’re outside, there’s an easy way to tell if thunderclouds are approaching. There are three signs that thunderclouds are approaching. “Pitch black clouds are approaching” “I hear the rumbling of thunder” “A cold wind suddenly blows”. If you feel these changes, there is a risk that heavy rain or thunder may occur soon, so please evacuate to a safe place immediately.

When a thundercloud approaches, a good place to take shelter is in a nearby sturdy building or inside your car. Taking shelter from the rain under a tree is dangerous because lightning that strikes the tree can jump to people. In the unlikely event that there is no place to evacuate nearby, crouch down with your feet together, head bowed, and cover your ears with both hands.

Severe phenomena caused by isolated thunderclouds often subside after about 30 minutes to an hour. Wait for the thunderclouds to pass in a safe place while checking the latest information such as checking the rain cloud radar on your smartphone.

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