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Northern Road Guide, for your safety and comfort

Temperature&Snow depth
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Hokkaido Government
City of Sapporo

 
Temperature&Snow depth
 
Disaster information
General information
Links to disaster information
Sections closed to traffic when adverse weather is predicted
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Southern Hokkaido
Central Hokkaido
Northern Hokkaido
Eastern Hokkaido
 
Traffic safety infromation
Traffic accident information
Links to traffic accident information
Caution! Wild animals ahead
Caution! Wild animals ahead
Details here
Avoiding collisions with deer: four points
Many collisions with deer result from ignorance of their habits.
It is important to know the habits of deer and to drive carefully. Especially in the morning, evening., and at night, when yezo deer are active, please drive with particular care and attention.
 
 
Winter road information
 
Please cooperate with snow removal.
To realize winter comfort, your cooperation is needed.
Illustration: Mountain pass sections
Information closed during winter (national road)

1)Leave enough room to the car in front of you.
2)Use low gears to slow your descent.
3)Decelerate only on straight sections.
4)Don't make any sudden changes.
5)Use your headlights even in daytime.
Details here
Techniques for Driving on Winter Roads
Necessities for winter driving
If you’re trapped in snowdrift during a snowstorm...
Useful Primary Information for Driving under Poor Visibility

Snow Management Office, Construction Bureau, City of Sapporo

 
   

 

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