1.
bad weather; inclement weather; adverse weather conditions
Weather conditions that are unfavorable, including heavy rain, storms, snow, and strong winds. A somewhat formal term commonly used in news reports and travel announcements.
悪天候のため中止になった。
It was canceled due to bad weather.
悪天候で飛行機が欠航した。
The flight was canceled due to bad weather.
悪天候が続いたため、登山の予定を延期せざるを得なかった。
Because bad weather continued, we had no choice but to postpone the mountain climbing trip.
USAGE:
悪天候 is a formal compound noun commonly used in news, transportation announcements, and official communications. The phrase 悪天候のため (due to bad weather) is a standard expression for explaining cancellations and delays. The opposite is 好天 (fine weather).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 悪天候のため (due to bad weather)
- 悪天候で中止 (canceled due to bad weather)
- 悪天候が続く (bad weather continues)
- 悪天候に見舞われる (to be hit by bad weather)