Mount Fuji remains snow-free, marking the latest date in the year it has stayed bare since records began 130 years ago. Typically, Japan’s highest mountain receives its first dusting of snow by early October, but this year’s unusually warm weather has resulted in no snowfall to date. In 2023, snow was first observed on the summit on October 5, as reported by the AFP news agency. Japan experienced its joint hottest summer on record this year, with temperatures from June to August averaging 1.76°C (3.1°F) above normal.
Mount Fuji remains snowless for longer than ever before
