Heavy snow this year? La Niña event chance increased to 70-80%. Announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Heavy snow accompanied by a cold wave was observed last season from mid-December 2008 to early January 2009, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side.
All of these are said to have been brought about by the La Niña phenomenon, in which the winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern with high west and low east was likely to intensify.

that the phenomenon could occur again this year , with a La Niña event (a phenomenon in which sea surface temperatures drop near the equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean) occurring over the next few months. predicted that it was highly probable.

La Niña could occur during the August-October season, with a 70-80% chance of continuing through the winter until January next year, suggesting heavy snowfall similar to last season. It came out.

It will be a season where you can enjoy skiing in this corona disaster with sufficient equipment and preparation.

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