Due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, it snows mainly on the Sea of Japan side of the Chugoku region from Hokkaido, and snow is getting stronger in Niigata and Gunma prefectures.
Be wary of the impact of heavy snowfall on traffic, and be careful of avalanches and accidents during snowfall.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, strong cold air is flowing into the sky and the winter-type pressure distribution is strengthening, so it is snowing mainly on the Sea of Japan side of the Chugoku region from Hokkaido.
The snow is getting stronger along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, where cars have been stuck due to the record heavy snowfall so far. It is 1 meter and 89 centimeters.
It is expected that there will be heavy snowfall on the 20th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side.
The amount of snow that falls in the 24 hours until the evening of the 20th is 80 cm in Niigata and northeastern Kanto, 60 cm in Tohoku and Nagano, 50 cm in Hokuriku, 40 cm in Hokkaido, etc. It is expected.
After that, it is expected that snow will continue from Hokkaido to Hokuriku along the mountains.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact of heavy snowfall on traffic, and calls for careful attention to avalanches, accidents during snowfall, snowfall from roofs, and snow accretion on electric wires and trees.
When traveling by car, wear winter tires or chains and drive carefully.