Due to the rapidly developing low pressure, there is a risk of a blizzard centering on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan from the 21st.
In addition, next week, the strongest cold air of this winter may flow in, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall in a wide area including the Pacific side, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for attention to future weather information.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, snow is falling intermittently in northern Japan, mainly along the mountains, due to the effects of a low pressure system near Hokkaido.
After this, another cyclone in the Sea of Japan is expected to develop rapidly and pass through northern Japan, creating a strong winter-type pressure pattern. There is a risk of very strong winds and blizzards.
The maximum wind
speed over the 21st
is expected to be
25 meters in Hokkaido and Tohoku, and 20 meters
in
Hokuriku and Niigata prefectures. expected to reach
In addition, the wave height is expected to be
7 meters in Tohoku and
6 meters in Hokkaido and Niigata prefectures
.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has urged people to be on alert for blizzards and snowdrifts that affect traffic, storms and high waves.
Next week, the most intense cold of this winter is expected to flow in
Furthermore, at the beginning of the week, the winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern is expected to strengthen again, and the strongest cold air of this winter is expected to flow in.
From around Tuesday the 24th, in addition to the Sea of Japan side, there is a risk of heavy snow in a wide area including the Pacific side such as Kyushu and Shikoku, and the temperature may be quite low.
Please pay attention to future weather information and make preparations during the weekend.