During the year-end and New Year holidays leading up to January 3rd, the weather is expected to be mostly clear on the Pacific side, and there are many forecasts for clear skies on New Year's Day as well, so the first sunrise of the year can be seen over a wide area.
On the other hand, after New Year's Day, the winter-type pressure pattern will gradually strengthen, and there is a risk that snow will increase mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan on the Sea of Japan side, so it is necessary to pay attention to the latest weather information.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, clouds are likely to spread on the Sea of Japan side this year-end and New Year holidays, and cloudy, snowy, and rainy days are expected to increase, while sunny days are expected to increase on the Pacific side.
On the Pacific side, there are many forecasts for clear skies on New Year's Day, and it is likely that the first sunrise of the year can be seen over a wide area.
On the other hand, after New Year's Day, the winter-type pressure pattern is expected to gradually strengthen around Japan.
As a result, the weather will be rough with strong snow and winds, mainly in northern Japan and the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan, and there is a risk that the amount of snow will increase in some places.
Along the mountains on the Sea of Japan side, it has been snowing intermittently on the 29th, and there are already places with much more snow than usual.
Check the latest weather information, pay attention to the impact on traffic, and if you need to drive a car in an area where snow is expected, take sufficient measures such as installing winter tires and preparing chains. please.