Mt, Asahidake has received significant snowfall since morning in 19th October.
This confirms that Asahidake is already a snow mountain.
Sugatami (Upper) station
Temperature =- 4℃
Wind Speed= 10m/s
Visibility =Poor
Trails= Icy, slippery, and invisible
This means you will need:
spikes, ice axes, crampons, ice picks, GPS app, mobile battery, face mask,knit cap, cold-weather gear, gloves, snow goggles, hiking boots, avalanche transceiver, helmet, etc.
Snowshoes cannot be used yet because there isn’t enough snow accumulation. They damage the hiking trails.
If your equipment is inadequate, absolutely do not go away from upper station.
The risk of getting lost or suffering frostbite increases.