Key Facts
• Aomori City to enhance snow removal measures after last season’s record-breaking snowfall.
• Snow removal coverage expanded by 19 locations, totaling 331 school routes.
• Delays in snow removal last season affected 40% of school routes before winter break ended.
• City council’s snow countermeasures committee presented this year’s snow removal plan on October 22, 2025.
• Apple orchard roads in Namioka District to be cleared earlier, starting January 2026.
• Snow removal prioritization aims to ensure children’s safety on school routes.
• Last season’s heavy snow caused significant damage to apple trees, prompting earlier action.
• Committee Chair Hayato Akahira emphasized the importance of thorough snow removal on school routes.
Summary
In response to last season’s record snowfall, Aomori City is intensifying snow removal efforts. The city will expand snow removal coverage to 331 school routes, 19 more than last year, addressing delays that previously impacted 40% of routes. The city council’s snow countermeasures committee unveiled the plan on October 22, 2025, prioritizing children’s safety. Additionally, snow removal on apple orchard roads in the Namioka District will begin earlier in January 2026 to prevent damage to trees, a recurring issue during heavy snowfalls. Committee Chair Hayato Akahira stressed the importance of thorough and timely snow removal, particularly on school routes.
