The stunning images of the natural phenomenon, “Juhyos” have gone viral on social media.
Every winter, the Mount Zao area of Japan is populated by a plethora of large and small snow-capped figures that resemble magical beings. These figures are known as juhyo, which translates to “snow monsters” in Japanese.
These mesmerising figures, according to AccuWeather, a weather forecasting media company, are formed when a series of complex weather conditions occur concurrently. The “snow monsters” appear when the high wind blows snow and water particles through the conifer trees that surround Mount Zao’s snow-capped hills.
As a result, the snow and water droplets solidify in various shapes against the tree branches. When fresh snow falls on the trees, these shapes take on new life, giving rise to a slew of one-of-a-kind “snow monsters.” These figures vanish as the temperature rises, just as spring arrives.
Tourists from the entire world come to Mount Zao to see this winter attraction, which is usually open from January to mid-March. According to THE GATE, a travel website dedicated to Japan, tourists can get an expansive view of juhyos by taking a ropeway ride from the foot of Mount Zao to the top of the mountain. At night, the snow figures are often illuminated with coloured lights, giving them a mystical appearance.
The formation of juhyos is entirely dependent on the right weather conditions. Experts believe that climate change and warmer winters will significantly reduce or eliminate the appearance of snow figurines.
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