Hokkaido snowfall breaks records for January
Möbius Pretzel
Record-breaking snow accumulations for the month of January were
measured Wednesday in Hokkaido as inclement weather continued to
pommel the prefecture as well as a wide area of Honshu along the Sea
of Japan, the Meteorological Agency said.
In Erimo, Hokkaido, snow accumulations topped 115 cm, making it one of
three observation points in Hokkaido that set a new record for
January. Meanwhile, heavy snow stranded about 30 cars on a national
road Tuesday night in the town, forcing 111 people to evacuate the
vehicles and 84 of them to spend the night at nearby community
centers.
Snowstorms may continue until Thursday, the agency said, warning of
frozen roads and possible avalanches, as well as rough seas off
Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.
More than 40 cm of snow fell on areas of Fukushima and Shiga
Prefectures during the 24 hours through Wednesday morning. Winds up to
111.24 kph were also clocked at Cape Erimo.
Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names
You ever been to Hokkaido in January??
I thought not.
Winter over at Field Station Wakani then get back to me.
serebel
Snow lways looks deep to you as you look up and out of your
mommie's basement window.