South coast low pressure approaching Possibility of preventive road closure due to heavy snow Impact on transportation (updated on the morning of 13th) –Weathernews

Weathernews Traffic Meteorological Center Announcement

2022/02/13 11:52 Weathernews

Weathernews Traffic Meteorological Center will inform you of the forecast of the impact of the weather announced on the morning of 13th (Sun).

Due to the influence of the south bank low pressure, it will be snowing in Kanto Koshin from today 13th (Sun) to tomorrow 14th (Mon), and snow is expected.

Information on the possibility of delays and suspensions on railroads and planned and preventive closures on highways has been released.

Possibility of systematic and preventive road closure

Due to the heavy snowfall, there is a risk that traffic will be closed over a wide area, especially on the Kanto Koshin and eastern Shizuoka Expressways. Be sure to wear studless tires and chains when driving on snowy roads.

Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. has already announced information on the possibility of implementing planned and preventive road closures. For information on road closures and regulations, please check the latest information released by each highway company.

If the expressway is closed, it may take longer than usual because cars will be crowded on the nearby general roads, so be careful.

Depending on the snow conditions, the impact may remain until the 14th (Monday).

Possibility of suspension of operation or suspension of operation

Impact on railways

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Over a wide area of ​​the plains of the Kanto region, delays and some suspensions may occur due to the effects of snow. Due to heavy snowfall along the western Kanto mountain and Koshin, there is a risk of major impacts such as suspension of operation on the Tama area and Chuo line.

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The Tokaido Shinkansen may be delayed due to the influence of snow near the line. Also, due to the influence of snow in the Kanto region, the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to various areas may be delayed.

There is a possibility that snow has accumulated in earnest at the timing of the first train on the 14th (Monday). If you plan to travel by train, please check the website of each railway company for the latest operation information.

Possibility of delays and conditional operations

Impact on aviation

From the night of 13th (Sun) to the followingnoon of 14th (Mon), there is a possibility of delays and conditional flights at Tokyo International Airport and Narita International Airport due to snow.

There is a possibility of snow delays and conditional operations at Hokuriku and Shizuoka / Matsumoto airports.

If you are thinking of traveling by air, please check the latest weather information and pay attention to the flight information released by the airline.

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