Mount Fuji is Japan’s iconic volcanic peak, standing tall at 3,776 meters, symbolizing the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recently, it made international headlines for something not exactly expected: no snow! As of late October, Mount Fuji remained snowless, setting a record dating back to 1894. But why is this happening now?
Unusually warm weather
Last year, a snowcap formed on October 5, whereas the record for the previous latest snowfall was October 26 recorded both in 1955 and 2016. Even though November is already here, Mount Fuji has received no snow yet this winter due to this year’s warm weather. According to the Kofu Local Meteorological Office, which has since its inception in 1894 been keeping records on the first…
