From now until Monday the 19th, the winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern will intensify, and the coldest air of this winter will flow in, so snow will intensify mainly from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, and localized heavy snowfall will occur in Hokuriku and Niigata prefectures. , there is a risk of a blizzard in Hokkaido.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be vigilant about the impact on traffic caused by storms, high waves, heavy snow and blizzards.
Kojiro Mukagasa, a weather forecaster, explains the future prospects and points to note.
(Broadcasted on "News 7" on the 17th)
[Video: 1 minute 30 seconds]
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