Risk of severe snowstorm in the center of Hokkaido Be alert for storms and high waves November 14th 11:50

Under the influence of the low pressure and the cold that develops, a very strong wind blows over a wide area in northern Japan and Hokuriku, and there is a risk of a heavy snowstorm over Hokkaido on the 16th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling to be wary of the impact on traffic caused by storms, high waves, and snowstorms.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a low pressure with a front is developing, and it is moving north of Hokkaido. The wind is strengthening around the Japan Sea side of northern Japan.

On the 14th, very strong winds blow in northern Japan and Hokuriku, and in Hokkaido there is a risk of a heavy snowstorm over the 16th.

The maximum wind speed expected over the 15th is
▽ 25 meters in Hokkaido ▽ 23 meters in Tohoku ▽ Maximum wind speed is expected to reach 30 to 35 meters at 20 meters in Hokuriku.

Waves rise at sea,
▽ 7 meters in Hokkaido ▽ 6 meters in Tohoku and Hokuriku
Expect to be a big deal over the 15th.

In addition, due to the mid-winter-like cold air flowing into the sky, heavy snow is expected from the night of the 14th to the 16th, mainly on the Japan Sea side of Hokkaido.

The amount of snow that falls in the 24 hours until the morning of the 15th is high,
▽ 40cm in Hokkaido ▽ It is expected to be 20cm in Tohoku. After that, it is expected that snow will fall from 50cm to 70cm in Hokkaido in the 24 hours until the morning of the 16th.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of storms and high waves over a wide area in northern Japan and Hokuriku, and also calls for caution on the impact on traffic caused by heavy snowstorms, especially in Hokkaido.