Asahikawa Meteorological Observatory has announced that snowfall is possible in Kamikawa area from evening of October 19th to noon on October 20th.
Even if it rains in town, there is a possibility of snow in Asahidake areas and Sugatami Station(Upper station).
・Did you make sure your car was switched to winter tires?
・Do you have winter equipment?(down jacket,warm jacket, waterproof jacket,hiking boots,knit cap,gloves,map,water bottle,)→Without winter mountaineering gear, it is dangerous to hike mountains in below freezing.
There are people who come with light clothing, inadequate equipment, summer shoes or sneakers.
There are high latitude mountains, many dangers and risks such as poor visibility, blizzards,especially hypothermia and become lost.
Unfortunately, casualties occur every year.
Do not hike mountains if the weather forecast is bad .
Do not underestimate mountain hiking .