Northern Japan and eastern Japan on the Sea of ​​Japan side Snow is expected to intensify Beware of traffic impacts

Due to the winter-type pressure distribution, snow is expected to intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and eastern Japan.

Be wary of blizzards in Hokkaido and be aware of the impact on transportation, especially in northern Japan.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it is snowing mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and eastern Japan due to the stronger winter-type pressure distribution.

In Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures, it snowed more than 10 cm in 6 hours until 5 am on the 3rd.

The wind was strong, and before 4 am, we observed a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 35.2 meters at Cape Erimo in Hokkaido.

Snow is expected to increase on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and eastern Japan, and the amount of snow expected in the 24 hours until the morning of the 4th is expected to be 50 cm in Hokkaido and 40 cm in Tohoku and Niigata prefectures.

Winds are strong mainly in the coastal areas of northern Japan, and the maximum wind speed on the 3rd is expected to be 20 meters and the maximum instantaneous wind speed is 35 meters in Hokkaido.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the effects of blizzards and snowdrifts on traffic in Hokkaido, and is calling for caution in Tohoku and other areas.

If you plan to move from your hometown, please be aware of the latest traffic information.