16th: Be wary of heavy snow, high waves, and traffic obstacles on the Sea of Japan side, and severe cold comparable to midwinter on the Pacific side.
January 16, 2024 05:49
Today, the 16th, the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will continue, and there will be heavy snow in some places on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido and Tohoku, along the mountains of Hokuriku and northern Kanto, and in Nagano Prefecture into the evening. Please be alert for traffic obstructions due to snowfall and frozen roads. In Hokuriku, please be on guard for high waves with swells into the evening. It will be bitterly cold, like midwinter, mainly from Hokkaido to Kinki.
Strong winter pressure distribution, cold air in the sky
Today, the 16th, there is a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern around Japan. Cold air with temperatures below -36 degrees Celsius is flowing approximately 5,500 meters above northern and eastern Japan.
The cold air will peak in the morning, and snow will continue to fall on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido and Tohoku, along the mountains of Hokuriku, northern Kanto, and Nagano Prefecture. It looks like it may rain heavily. There will also be strong winds that accompany the snow, so there will be some blustery areas. Be wary of traffic problems due to snowfall and frozen roads, as well as strong winds and high waves.
Tonight, the high pressure system will move to the western part of the Sea of Japan, so the winter-like pressure pattern is expected to gradually loosen.
Warning for heavy snow into the evening
On the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido and Tohoku, as well as Hokuriku, northern Kanto, and Koshin, heavy snow has fallen intermittently, resulting in heavy snowfall in some places. Some places in Hokkaido and Tohoku have already received 2 to 3 meters of snow. Towards the evening of today, the 16th, the amount of snowfall will increase further, resulting in heavy snowfall in some places.
The amount of snow expected in the 24 hours until 6:00 tomorrow, the 17th, is expected to be high in some places.
Tohoku region, Kanto-Koshin region, Hokuriku region 40cm
Hokkaido region 30cm
This is expected.
Be alert to traffic obstructions due to snow accumulation and icy roads, and be careful of snow accumulation and avalanches. Houses that were damaged in the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake need to be careful about collapse due to the weight of snow.
Beware of high waves in Hokuriku
Today, the 16th, very strong winds are expected to blow mainly in the Hokuriku region, and the sea is expected to be accompanied by swells.
The maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on the 16th is
Hokuriku region 20 meters (30 meters)
The expected wave height on the 16th will be accompanied by swells.
Hokuriku region 5 meters
This is expected.
In Hokuriku, please be careful of high waves accompanied by swells into the evening.
Severe cold in various places, the worst of the season
This morning (the 16th), there is a strong cold spell in various places. The temperature will not rise much during the day, and the region from Hokkaido to Kinki is likely to experience severe cold, comparable to midwinter.
Sapporo is likely to experience a midwinter day (highest temperature below 0°C) with a temperature of -5°C. The temperature in Sendai is expected to be 1℃. Temperatures in Tokyo and Nagoya are 7 degrees Celsius, Osaka is 8 degrees Celsius, and there are many places from Kanto to Kinki that will not reach 10 degrees Celsius. Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, and Nagoya are likely to experience the coldest temperatures of the season.
On the other hand, the temperature in Kochi and Fukuoka is 12 degrees Celsius, and in Kagoshima it is 16 degrees Celsius, which is about average or higher than normal, and you can feel the warmth of the sunshine. Naha is also expected to have temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius, which will be similar to normal.
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