Weather for 2 weeks: Intense cold wave hits western Japan; heavy snow and blizzard on the Japan Sea side; widespread midwinter cold
December 15, 2023 11:34
From the 17th (Sunday), a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will become stronger, and strong cold air will flow in. There is a risk of heavy snow and blizzard from the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido to the Hokuriku region. It looks like snow will fall from the northern Kinki region to the Sanin region. It will also be cold in the middle of winter on the Pacific side. Even stronger cold air is expected to move in around the 21st (Thursday).
Strong cold air will flow in from the 17th (Sunday)
On Saturday the 16th, a low pressure system will bring snow and rain to Hokkaido, and rain from Tohoku to Kyushu and Okinawa. The wind is also increasing, and there is a risk of storms in the Tohoku region.
On the 17th (Sunday), the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will strengthen and strong cold air will flow in. Cold air with temperatures below -6°C, which is expected to cause snow on flatlands at an altitude of 1,500 meters, is expected to flow into western Japan, and even stronger air with temperatures below -12°C is expected to flow into northern Japan.
Snow will fall from the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido to Hokuriku, and there is a risk of heavy snow. The winds will be strong and there will be blizzards in some places. We need to be careful about the impact on transportation. Snow will fall from the northern Kinki region to the San’in region, and there are likely to be places with heavy snowfall, especially along the mountains. Please ensure your vehicle is equipped for winter and be aware of changes in road conditions. Cold northerly winds will also blow on the Pacific side.
From around the 20th (Wednesday), the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will become stronger again, with even stronger cold air
From around the 20th (Wednesday), winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns will become stronger again. Even stronger cold air is likely to move in from the 21st (Thursday). There is a possibility that strong cold air with temperatures below -12℃ will flow into the Sea of Japan side of western Japan. Snow will fall widely from the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido to northern Kyushu. There is a risk of strong winds and rough weather.
The cold air stays for about a week, alternating in strength and weakness. There is a risk of increased snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side, so please pay attention to the latest weather and traffic information.
The strong cold air will gradually disappear from the 24th (Sunday) onwards.
The strong cold air will gradually disappear after the 24th (Sunday), but there will be many days of snow and rain from Hokkaido to Hokuriku. Although there are many sunny days from Kanto to Kyushu, it is likely to snow or rain in places after the 25th (Monday).
Temperatures plummet, becoming as cold as mid-winter
Warm air will flow in until the 16th (Saturday), and maximum temperatures will likely be higher than normal in many places. Temperatures in central Tokyo are expected to rise to nearly 20 degrees Celsius.
From the 17th (Sunday) onward, cold air moves in and temperatures plummet. Maximum temperatures will be around or below normal. Sapporo is likely to have many midwinter days (maximum temperature below 0℃). There are many days when the temperature in central Tokyo is around 10℃, and you will feel the cold north wind. Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka cities are likely to experience midwinter cold days with temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature will be at or below normal, and there will be days in Sapporo that will be extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below -10℃. It is likely that there will be days when temperatures drop to around 0℃ in central Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
It’s going to be bitterly cold in the middle of winter, so please stay warm to stay in shape.
Safety goods for driving on snowy roads just in case
When driving on snowy roads, it is a good idea to have the following items on hand in case you get stranded.
(1) Items that keep you warm, such as winter clothes, warmers, and blankets
Be prepared for the temperature inside your car to drop when the heating shuts off.
(2) Drinking water, emergency food, mobile battery, portable toilet, flashlight
Be prepared to spend a long time in your car and be prepared for trouble at night.
(3) Booster cable, tow rope, tire chain
It would also be a good idea to have a booster cable to use when the battery dies and a tow rope to help you escape if you are unable to start. Tire chains are also helpful in dealing with heavy snowfall that cannot be handled with studless tires alone.
(4) Work gloves, rubber gloves, boots, shovel
Make sure you have something ready to remove snow. If the muffler becomes buried in snow, exhaust gases may flow back into the vehicle and cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
When driving on snowy roads, be sure to have items in your car that will come in handy in case of an emergency. Additionally, make sure you have enough fuel before heading out. However, please check the weather and traffic information, and if heavy snow or blizzard is expected, consider changing your plans for going out or changing your means of transportation.
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