Heavy snow and blizzard on the Sea of Japan side on Saturday and Sunday, beware of traffic impact Tomorrow will be mid-winter cold nationwide (Weather forecaster Masashi Tanaka March 1, 2024) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp
Heavy snow and blizzard on the Sea of Japan side on Saturday and Sunday, beware of traffic impact Tomorrow will be midwinter cold nationwide
March 01, 2024 18:17
Snow will fall on the Japan Sea side this weekend, and people in northern Japan need to be careful about the impact of strong winds and heavy blizzard on traffic. Although many areas on the Pacific coast will have sunny skies, tomorrow and the 2nd are likely to be broadly cold in the middle of winter. The temperature will be around 5℃ lower than today, so please be careful not to get sick due to the temperature difference.
Be wary of heavy snow, blizzard, and strong winds on the Sea of Japan side
Tomorrow, the 2nd (Saturday), a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will strengthen near Japan, leading to snow on the Sea of Japan side and heavy snow along the mountains.
Tomorrow, the 2nd (Saturday), cold air with temperatures below -6℃ will completely cover the Japanese archipelago at an altitude of 1,500 meters, which is the standard for snowfall even in flat areas, and even stronger cold air with temperatures below -12℃ is expected to flow into Hokuriku and the Tohoku region. is. It looks like there will be heavy snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side.
In Hokkaido, there was a blizzard that made it impossible to see, especially along the coast, and it was predicted that there would be instantaneous gusts of 35 m/s that would tilt road signs. It is necessary to be cautious of the impact on traffic caused by strong winds, heavy blizzard, and snowdrifts.
It will snow intermittently in the Tohoku region, and there will be some spots. In particular, the day after tomorrow (3rd), due to the influence of a low pressure system approaching from the Sea of Japan side, heavy snowfall is likely to occur mainly in Akita and Yamagata prefectures.
In addition, the average height of 5 meters is expected tomorrow (2nd) on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido, the Pacific Ocean side, and the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku. You also need to be careful about high waves.
It will snow intermittently from Hokuriku to the Sanin region, and there are likely to be some places where even flat areas will have snow.
Expected amount of snow
The predicted snowfall amounts in Hokkaido, where heavy snow and blizzards are expected to have a major impact, are as follows.
The expected 24-hour snowfall amount from 6:00 p.m. on the 1st to 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd is expected to be high in all areas.
Hokkaido Sea of Japan side 50cm
Hokkaido Pacific side 30cm
Hokkaido Sea of Okhotsk side 40cm
After that, the amount of snowfall expected for 24 hours from 6 pm on the 2nd to 6 pm on the 3rd is high in all places.
Hokkaido Sea of Japan side 40-60cm
Hokkaido Pacific side 10-20cm
40-60 cm on the Okhotsk Sea side of Hokkaido.
Additionally, looking at the above chart showing the predicted snowfall amount for the 48 hours up to 6:00 pm on the 3rd, we can see that around 80 centimeters of snow is expected in areas along the mountains of Tohoku and Hokuriku, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall. Care must be taken to avoid impacts on traffic in these areas as well.
On the 2nd (Saturday), it was widely cold in the middle of winter, with intense ups and downs each day.
Tomorrow, the 2nd (Saturday), cold air will flow into the vicinity of Japan, so it will likely be midwinter cold across the country.
The predicted maximum temperature is around -3℃ in Hokkaido, and it will be a midwinter day in many places. The northern Tohoku region is likely to experience freezing temperatures at around 0 degrees Celsius. Temperatures in southern Tohoku and Hokuriku will be around 5 degrees Celsius, and most places from Kanto to Kyushu will not reach 10 degrees Celsius. Today is likely to feel colder as many places have temperatures that are at or slightly above normal. The temperature in central Tokyo is expected to be 9℃, which is 7℃ lower than today.
The cold air is expected to pass the day after tomorrow, the 3rd (Sunday). The maximum temperature will be around 0℃ in Hokkaido, around 3℃ in northern Tohoku, and around 8℃ to 9℃ in southern Tohoku and Hokuriku. From Kanto to Kyushu, the temperature is around 11℃ to 14℃, and you can feel relieved in places where the sun shines.
As the temperature varies greatly from day to day, please dress appropriately and take care to stay in shape.
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