Year-end and New Year weather: Stormy weather across the country on New Year’s Eve Snow on the Sea of Japan side on New Year’s Day, snow accumulation increasing rapidly Be careful of snow accidents
December 27, 2023 18:16
From now on, the weather will be calm until the 30th, but on the 31st, New Year’s Eve, the weather will become more rainy and windy across the country. On New Year’s Day, there will be snow and blizzard from Hokuriku to the north on the Sea of Japan side. In some places, snowfall can increase rapidly in a short period of time. Be very careful about snow accidents. The snow on the Sea of Japan side will subside on the 2nd, but on the 3rd the weather will be broadly unfavorable, with the possibility of rain in the city as well.
Tomorrow, the 28th, widespread sunshine, temporary rain and thunderstorms on the Sea of Japan side, including Hokuriku
Today, the 27th, it snowed intermittently on the Japan Sea side of Hokkaido and Tohoku, and there were some places with increased snowfall. The snowfall in Hokkaido will ease tonight.
Tomorrow, the 28th, sunlight is expected to reach a wide area, including northern Japan.
However, the atmospheric conditions are unstable in Hokuriku and the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, where the low-pressure system approaches. Even if it is sunny during the day, be careful of sudden rain or thunderstorms at night.
Temperatures will be about the same as today on the 27th in many places, but the Kanto region will have cloud cover for a longer period of time, making it difficult for temperatures to rise. The highest temperature in Tokyo is expected to be 10℃, so cold that you’ll want to wear a muffler even during the day. Please stay warm when you go out.
In northern Japan and Hokuriku, the cold winds have subsided and the cold is likely to ease.
Stormy weather across the country on New Year’s Eve, with heavy snowfall in some places leading up to New Year’s Day
It will be relatively calm until the 30th, but on New Year’s Eve the 31st, a low pressure system will develop as it moves near Japan, and after that it will gradually become winter-like. From New Year’s Eve on the 31st to New Year’s Day on the 1st, the weather will be stormy nationwide, so please be careful of traffic and allow plenty of time if you plan to go out.
It will start raining in Kyushu from the night of the 30th, and by the morning of the 31st it will rain widely from Kyushu to Kanto and Hokuriku. The rain and wind will be stronger along the coast, and there will be some places where it will rain torrentially. Wet snow is falling in Tohoku and Hokkaido, and there is a risk of snow accumulation rapidly starting on the morning of New Year’s Eve.
Rain and wet snow can easily cause accidents to fall or melt in areas with a lot of snow, so please be careful.
By New Year’s Eve on the 31st, the atmospheric pressure will gradually change to a winter-like pattern. As strong cold air moves southward in the upper atmosphere, rain in Hokuriku and Tohoku is expected to gradually turn to snow in higher elevations. From the day of the 31st, the snow and wind will become stronger in the Chubu Mountains and the Japan Sea side of northern Japan, and it is likely that there will be blizzards in some places. Please be aware of the effects of poor visibility on traffic.
New Year’s Day 1st: Widespread snowfall from Hokuriku to the north on the Sea of Japan side, rapidly increasing snowfall, and cold winds on the Pacific side as well
On New Year’s Day, there will be widespread snow in Hokuriku and the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan, and it is likely that there will be a sudden increase in snowfall in some places. In addition, the snow and wind will become stronger, leading to blizzards in some places. There is a risk of a whiteout, where visibility becomes completely white, and traffic may be affected.
Extremely stormy weather is expected in high-altitude mountains, so those planning to climb the mountain to see the first sunrise of the year should take precautions.
There is a risk of a blizzard in the high mountains of Niigata Prefecture, the three Hokuriku prefectures, Nagano Prefecture, and Gifu Prefecture starting during the day on New Year’s Eve on the 31st. Please check the latest information frequently and consider revising or canceling your plans.
On the Pacific side west of the Kanto region, sunlight returns to many places on New Year’s Day, so we can expect to see the first sunrise of the year. Even on the sunny Pacific side, the perceived temperature will change drastically on the 1st, and the new year will start with cold north winds. When going out for New Year’s visit, etc., please take thorough measures to protect yourself from the cold.
Precautions when removing snow
From tomorrow the 28th to the 30th, the snow on the Sea of Japan side will temporarily subside, so I think many people in snowy countries will be working on snow removal work.
In order to safely remove snow, please keep in mind the following three points.
(1)Before removing snow, be sure to check that the snow is not loose. Fresh snow or a warm, sunny afternoon can especially loosen the snow on your roof. Icicles may also fall with the snow.
(2) If you use a ladder to climb onto the roof, be sure to secure the ladder firmly with ropes, etc. to prevent it from moving. When moving from the ladder to the roof, extra care must be taken to avoid falling.
(3) When removing snow, leave the snow around the building. In the unlikely event that you fall from the roof, the snow will act as a cushion. Even if it’s a hassle, be sure to wear a lifeline, a helmet, and non-slip shoes. Don’t forget to bring your cell phone with you while you work.
The third day of New Year’s Day. Be careful of avalanches in areas where it rains on the 3rd and where there is a lot of snow.
The snow on the Japan Sea side will gradually subside on the 2nd, but a cold front is expected to move south from the Japan Sea on the 3rd. As a result, wet snow will fall in northern Japan, and there will be occasional periods of heavy rain on the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan. In the afternoon, there is a possibility that the snow will become heavier again from Hokuriku to the north on the Sea of Japan side.
Leading up to the New Year, areas with heavy snowfall will experience even more snowfall, making avalanches more likely. Please be careful not to get involved in snow accidents as the new year approaches.
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