The heavy snowfall accompanied by cold waves observed mainly on the Sea of Japan side last season, from mid-December 2020 to early January 2021,
is said to have been caused by the La Niña phenomenon, which resulted in a prolonged period of strong winter pressure patterns with high pressure in the west and low pressure in the east.
indicating that the phenomenon may occur again this year, and that there is a high probability of a La Niña event (a phenomenon in which sea surface temperatures decrease near the equator in the eastern Pacific) occurring in the coming months.
The La Niña phenomenon could occur during the August-October season, and there is a 70-80 percent chance that it will continue through the winter into January next year, raising the possibility of heavy snowfall similar to last season
With proper equipment and the right mindset, this will be a season where you can enjoy skiing even during the COVID-19 pandemic