This season's strongest cold wave hits, weather information announcement regarding significant heavy snowfall in Kanazawa, Hikone, etc. (weather summary from January 18, 2026 to January 24, 2026)

2026/01/28 08:31

This is a summary of the weather for this period (January 18, 2026 to January 24, 2026).

#Summary of the weather for this period (January 18th to January 24th)
The average temperature was affected by warm air at the beginning of this period (around the 18th to 19th), but after the 20th there was a shift to a strong winter-like pressure pattern, and the temperature was below normal, especially in northern Japan, which was susceptible to extremely strong cold air. In particular, in northern Tohoku, there were many places such as Aomori where temperatures were 2 C or more below normal.

Precipitation was above normal in many places, mainly on the Japan Sea side from northern Japan to Hokuriku, where a strong winter-like pressure pattern continued and heavy snow fell due to the influence of the low pressure system and JPCZ. On the other hand, in the southern part of Tohoku and the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan, there were many spots with a total rainfall of less than 10 mm during the period, and there was a marked trend of low rainfall, well below normal.

Sunshine hours tended to be below normal on the Japan Sea side from northern Japan to Hokuriku, due to continued snow and rain weather associated with a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern. On the other hand, in western Japan, Okinawa, and Amami, there were many days covered by high pressure throughout the period, so temperatures tended to be above normal.



[About this period's weather]
#Characteristics of pressure distribution
On the 18th, a low pressure system heading south west of Hokkaido later became indistinct, and high pressure prevailed around Honshu. A new low pressure system formed in the western Japan Sea late on the night of the 18th, and continued to develop into the 19th as it moved toward the coast of Sanriku. Another low pressure system formed in the northern Sea of Japan, and by the 20th, a strong winter-like pressure pattern had formed near Honshu, with extremely cold air below -42c at an altitude of approximately 5,500m. The low pressure system accompanied by the front rapidly developed and moved east of the Kuril Islands. On the 21st, the Japan Sea Polar Air Mass Convergence Zone (JPCZ) was formed in the Sea of Japan, and it headed from Hokuriku to the San'in region until the 22nd. In the early hours of the 23rd, a new low-pressure system formed near the west of Hokkaido, and the situation was almost stagnant. After that, the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern continued around Honshu, and by the 24th, extremely cold air with temperatures below -36c at an altitude of approximately 5,500m moved southward to the Hokuriku region. In the Sea of Japan, the JPCZ continued to be directed from Hokuriku to the San'in area, and developed snow clouds associated with the JPCZ continued to flow into areas from Hokuriku to the San'in area.

#Precipitation
On the 18th, snow fell from northern Japan to Hokuriku, but the area gradually narrowed. In the Nansei Islands, heavy rain was observed due to the influence of a local front. On the 19th, snow and rain fell mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to the Sanin area due to the influence of a front and low pressure. On the 20th, snowfall increased in areas around Hokkaido due to the influence of a low pressure system, and 20 cm of snow was observed in Hamakishibetsu in 3 hours. At night, as the cold air moves southward, the snow becomes heavier in Hokuriku and the shadows of the mountains, and on the 21st, heavy snow fell over a wide area along the Sea of Japan. In Sukayu, Aomori Prefecture, the snow depth exceeded 4 meters, and in Kanazawa, weather information was announced regarding extremely heavy snowfall. Even in the flatlands of the southern Kanto region, snow fell temporarily in places such as Yokohama. Around 4 a.m. on the 22nd, weather information was announced regarding significant heavy snowfall, with 25 cm of snow falling in 6 hours in Hikone. On the 23rd, due to the influence of a low pressure system, heavy snow fell in Hamakishibetsu, Hokkaido, with an amount of 21 cm falling in 3 hours. Near Hokuriku, the JPCZ almost stagnated, and developed snow clouds continued to flow one after another. On the 24th, 37 cm of snow was observed in 6 hours in Kuzuryu, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, and meteorological information regarding significant heavy snowfall was announced.

#Temperature
On the 18th, the temperature was higher than normal in various places due to the influence of warm air.The highest daily temperature in Tokyo was 13.4c in early March, and in Kochi it rose to 18.7c, about the same level as early April. Hikanzakura blooms in Naha. On the 19th, temperatures continued to be higher than normal in western and eastern Japan, and Chinese cabbage bloomed in five locations in western Japan, including Shimonoseki, Takamatsu, and Kagoshima. On the 20th, the warm weather suddenly changed and strong cold air moved south, making winter cold across the country. In central Tokyo, the temperature was 9.0c, 4.8c lower than the previous day. On the 21st, it was bitterly cold across the country, with many places west of the Kanto region below 10 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature in Kanazawa was 2.8 degrees Celsius. In Osaka, the temperature was 6.1c. On the 22nd, the number of midwinter day observation points reached 371, the highest number of this season (as of January 22nd), and on the 23rd, the number of winter day observation points reached 775, the highest number of this season (as of January 23rd). On the 24th, it was bitterly cold from northern Japan to the Hokuriku region, with the highest temperature in Sapporo being -2.4c, the fifth consecutive midwinter day. Areas west of the Kanto region are hovering around 10 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature in Tokyo was 11.0c, the first time in five days that it exceeded 10c.

Very strong cold air is expected to move south again. There is a risk of warning-level heavy snow from the Hokuriku region to the Sanin region from the 29th to the 30th.

2026/01/28 07:48

From tomorrow the 29th (Thursday) to the 30th (Friday), extremely cold air is expected to flow into the skies above Honshu again. There is a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern near Honshu, and there is a risk of warning-level heavy snow in Hokuriku, northern Kinki, and the San'in area.



Tomorrow, the 29th (Thursday), the strength of the cold air moving south at approximately 5,000 meters above the mainland is very strong, with temperatures below -36c, which is a guideline for heavy snow. In the Sea of Japan, a well-developed belt-shaped snow cloud associated with the Japan Sea Polar Air Mass Convergence Zone (JPCZ) is expected to form, and is expected to remain stagnant as it heads toward the Sea of Japan side of western Japan.



As a result, developed snow clouds will continue to flow into areas on the Japan Sea side, including Hokuriku, northern Kinki, and the Sanin area, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall reaching warning level.
On the Sea of Japan coast from northern Japan to the San'in area, there are already places with snowfall that exceeds normal levels, but it looks like there will be more snowfall in some places from tomorrow the 29th (Thursday) to around the 30th (Friday). There is a risk that snowfall will increase in a short period of time, not only in mountainous areas but also in flat areas.
In addition, some of the developed snow clouds may flow into the Pacific Ocean side of the Tokai region, causing snow accumulation in Sekigahara in Gifu Prefecture and around Nagoya City. Please pay attention to the latest traffic information as there may be a significant impact on transportation.

Please be alert for traffic disruptions and deterioration of road conditions due to heavy snow, and be careful of snow falling from roofs, avalanches, and power outages due to snow accreting on power lines.

#Snow forecast
The expected 24-hour snowfall from 6:00 on the 29th to 6:00 on the 30th is expected to be high in some places,
Hokuriku region 70cm
Kinki region 50cm After that, the predicted 24-hour snowfall from 6:00 on the 30th to 6:00 on the 31st will be heavy in some places,
Hokuriku region 70 cm
Kinki region 40 cm

29th (Thursday) - Intense cold air strikes again. Be wary of further heavy snow after a long cold wave [Weekly weather]

2026/01/27 12:21

Tonight, the flow of cold air will become stronger again,
and the winter-like pressure pattern will become stronger. There is a risk of warning-level heavy snow again in the San'in region, northern Kinki, and Hokuriku regions from tomorrow the 29th (Thursday) to the 30th (Friday).

Please be careful of the impact on traffic, avalanches in the mountains, and snow falling from the roof.




#Snowfall: Aomori, Akita, etc. ranked first in January#

This is the snowfall situation (compared to normal) as of 11:00 a.m. today, the 27th (Tuesday).
Sapporo City 98cm (158%)
Aomori City 121cm (189%)
Aomori City Sukayu 433cm (150%)
Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture 112cm (255%) 1st place or higher in January until last winter
Morimon, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture 234cm (134%)
Tarumi, Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture 39cm (156%)
Kanazawa City 45cm (563%)
Mineyama, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture 45cm (346%)
Oyama, Oyama Town, Tottori Prefecture 140cm (121%)

At 1 a.m., 442cm of snow was recorded in Sukayu, Aomori City, breaking the highest snowfall in January until last winter.

While the effects of the strongest and longest cold wave of the season since last week remain in various places,
strong cold air is expected to start flowing in again from tonight.



#Intense cold air strikes again#

Looking at the low-level cold air forecast for the next six days from tonight, the deep light blue area, the cold air that is expected to bring snow on the plains
(air below -6 degrees Celsius at around 1500m above the ground), is expected to move south from the Sea of Japan side of western Japan to the northern Kanto region tonight.

Furthermore, even stronger cold air (air below -12c at around 1500m above the ground), which is expected to bring heavy snow in flat areas, is expected to move south from the 29th (Thursday) to the 30th (Friday),
, completely covering the Hokuriku and Tohoku regions.

Compared to the long-term cold wave that started around the 21st (Wednesday) of last week,
the period of impact is shorter, but the level of cold air is likely to be about the same level or even stronger in some places.




Looking at the snow forecast for the night of the 30th (Friday),
snow clouds are expected to accumulate mainly from the San'in area to the Sea of Japan side to the north.

From the 29th (Thursday) to the 30th (Friday), there is a possibility of
warning-level heavy snow mainly in the San'in and Hokuriku regions.

Also, the heavy snow is accompanied by strong northerly winds, and the visibility may be poor in some places due to the blizzard.
You need to be very careful when driving a car.

With the strong northerly wind, some snow clouds are likely to flow into the Pacific Ocean.

Around the 29th (Thursday), there will be periods of snow in the Tokai, Kanto, and plains areas.

Please continue to pay attention to the latest snow information.




Finally, the weekly weather.

Currently, it's the coldest time of the year, but the midwinter cold continues into early February.

As there are many sunny days and dry air on the Pacific side,
Please be careful when handling fire.

The cold air is receding, the severe cold is easing and temperatures are typical for this time of year in various places

2026/01/27 07:27

Today, the 27th, a low pressure system is expected to move through the Sea of Japan. The cold air in the sky will recede, and the harsh cold that has been so far will ease.



The predicted maximum temperature is -2c in Sapporo, 7c in Sendai, 10c in Tokyo, 9c in Nagoya, 7c in Kanazawa, 10c in Osaka, 14c in Kochi, and 9c in Fukuoka.

The temperature will be higher in many places than the previous day (26th), but it will likely be cold during the day, especially in eastern and western Japan. Please continue to take measures to protect yourself from the cold when going out and be aware of the temperature difference from the previous day.
On the other hand, in areas with heavy snowfall, the snow is melting in some places, so there is a risk of avalanches and snow falling from roofs. Please be careful of snow melting disasters.

In many places in Hokkaido, it will continue to be midwinter, and the midwinter cold is likely to continue. Please take all possible measures to protect yourself from the cold.

Weather for today, the 27th (Tuesday): Tohoku and Hokuriku are gradually experiencing rain and snow; Kanto and west are mostly sunny.

2026/01/27 06:30

Today, the 27th (Tuesday), the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will be relaxed, but a low pressure system is expected to pass from the Sea of Japan to the Tohoku area. There will be rain and snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side. Another low pressure system is expected to move near the Nansei Islands.



In Hokkaido, clouds tend to spread mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and there will be showers of snow mainly in the morning. There are places in southern Hokkaido where it starts to snow in the afternoon, so please be aware of changes in the sky when you go out. It will be sunny in many places on the Pacific side.

In Tohoku and Hokuriku, rain and snow will begin to fall before noon due to the effects of a low pressure system. In many flat areas, it will fall as rain rather than snow, and there is a risk that the snow will melt further. Due to the heavy snowfall that started on the 21st (Wednesday), please be careful of falling snow from roofs, deteriorating road conditions, and avalanches along the mountains in areas with heavy snowfall.

The sky is cloudy and cloudy in the northern Kinki region and in the Sanin area. It would be a good idea to have rain gear when going out.

It is expected to be sunny in many places on the Pacific side from Kanto to Shikoku. Please be careful when handling fire as the air will continue to dry.

Kyushu and Okinawa are prone to rain in the morning due to low pressure. There will be places in Kyushu where you will need an umbrella until the morning and in Okinawa until around noon.
Please be careful of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Okinawa.

A low-pressure system will develop tomorrow, possibly a blizzard on the Sea of ??Japan side of Tohoku Strong cold air will move south again in the second half of the week, leading to warning-level heavy snow [Weekly Weather Forecast]

2026/01/26 12:17

Weekly Weather Forecast
#First half of the week: Winter-type atmospheric pressure is relaxed, and a low pressure system develops
#Second half of the week: Strong cold air moves south again, fear of warning-level heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side
#Starts in February: Clouds are also high on the Pacific side, and rain begins to fall from the west
#Severe cold persists in places with temperatures lower than the coldest cold of the year



#First half of the week A winter-type low pressure system develops due to the loosening of the atmospheric pressure system
The strongest and longest cold air of the season, which caused damage to various places, has finally passed its peak.
Tomorrow, the 27th (Tuesday), the winter-like pressure pattern is expected to loosen and a low pressure system will approach.
A low-pressure system in the East China Sea is moving south of Japan, and there will be some rain in the Nansei Islands and southern Kyushu until the morning.
Also, a low-pressure system in the Sea of Japan will develop and pass over Tohoku, and another low-pressure system will slowly move south west of Hokkaido.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be unstable in eastern and northern Japan on the Sea of Japan side due to the effects of warm, humid air heading toward a low-pressure area and cold air in the upper atmosphere.
In the plains between San'in and Hokuriku on the Sea of Japan side, there are many places where it rains instead of snow, so be careful about melting snow.
Be careful of avalanches in mountainous areas.
After the low pressure system passes, the cold air will move south, and more areas on the Japan Sea side will turn to snow at night.
Intense snowfall is expected in some places, accompanied by thunder.
There is a risk of a warning-level blizzard on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku.



#Second half of the week Strong cold air moving south again There is a risk of warning-level heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side
The winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will return to normal on the 28th (Wednesday), and the winter-like pressure pattern will become stronger from the 29th (Thursday) to the 30th (Friday).
Although not as cold as last week, there is a risk of heavy snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side as strong cold air moves south from the 29th (Thursday) to the 30th (Friday).
Depending on the strength of the cold air, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall in the Sanin and Hokuriku regions, so please keep an eye on the latest weather information.
On the Pacific side, there are few places where it will rain or snow, and the air is expected to remain dry.
Please be careful when handling fire.



#Starting in February The Pacific side is also cloudy and rain begins from the west
On the 31st (Saturday), the winter-type pressure system will loosen, and a low pressure system in the East China Sea will move south of Japan until February 1st (Sunday).
On the Pacific side, the weather is downhill from the west.
Clouds will gradually increase, and rain is expected to occur in the Nansei Islands and the Pacific side of western Japan on February 1st (Sunday).





#The coldest cold of the year continues even in places with temperatures lower than the coldest cold of the year
Tomorrow, the 27th (Tuesday), the winter-like atmospheric pressure will loosen and the cold will ease a little, but midwinter-like cold days will continue into the weekend.
Although it is originally the coldest period of the year, there will be days when the temperature is even lower than the average cold weather, so it is necessary to be fully protected from the cold.
Mornings are getting colder, so please be careful of frozen water pipes even in inland areas of Honshu.
It's exam season, so please don't get sick from the cold.

[Weather from the beginning of the week] The continuous heavy snow and cold waves have finally passed the mountain pass, and there are many days where it snows on the Sea of ??Japan side.

2026/01/25 18:52

There is a well-developed low pressure system far east of Japan, and it is moving away to the east.
On the other hand, the dominant high pressure system on the continent extends to the east, and strong cold air and winter-like pressure patterns continue near Japan.
Due to heavy snowfall every day, there are places on the Sea of Japan side where the snow depth is more than twice the normal level.



Currently, snow is falling on the Sea of Japan side, and there are places in Fukushima Prefecture where a storm warning has been issued.

Continuing, heavy snow is expected to occur in some places in northern Japan, mainly along the Japan Sea side, until the 26th (Monday) due to cold air in the upper atmosphere and a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution.
Please be wary of traffic disruptions due to heavy snow and frozen roads.
Also, due to the heavy snowfall that started on the 21st, you need to be careful of avalanches in areas where there is a lot of snow.



In eastern and western Japan, the high pressure system will spread from the west, and the winter-like pressure pattern will gradually loosen.
The cold wave has finally crossed the mountain pass and retreated to the north.
Snow will gradually stop in many places along the Sea of Japan and Hokuriku regions.

There will be no major weather changes in various parts of the Pacific Ocean, and it is expected that many places will be sunny.
Please be aware that in areas where a large amount of snow has fallen so far, there is an increased risk of snow falling from roofs and avalanches.



A pressure trough will pass through Japan on the 27th (Tuesday).
For this reason, it will be snowing and raining again, so it would be a good idea to clear the snow as much as possible.





From the 28th (Wednesday), a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will return, and strong cold air will flow into
30th (Friday).
The cold northerly monsoon winds are increasing in strength, causing snow on the Sea of Japan coast from Hokkaido to Hokuriku and the Sanin area, and there is a risk of localized heavy snowfall.

From Saturday the 31st to Sunday the 1st, a trough of atmospheric pressure will pass near Japan.
Especially if a low pressure system develops along the southern coast of Honshu and moves eastward, snow may also fall on the Pacific side.
Please pay attention to future weather information.

Weekly weather: Winter-like pressure patterns that will continue to repeat in the future. Be careful of trends in the south coast low pressure system at the beginning of February

2026/01/25 08:13

The winter-like pressure pattern is expected to continue around Honshu. From around the 31st of the month to the 1st of the following month, the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern is likely to ease, but please pay close attention to the trend of low pressure.



The peak of the heavy snow is likely to be today, the 25th (Sunday). Tomorrow, the 26th (Monday), high pressure will gradually become dominant, and the area where snow will fall will gradually become narrower. Although there are few places expected to see extremely heavy snow, there are likely to be places on the Sea of Japan side from Hokkaido to the Tohoku region where there will be intermittent snowstorms. Please continue to be aware of the impact of heavy snow on traffic and poor visibility due to blizzard.




On the 27th (Tuesday), the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will be temporarily relaxed. A low pressure system will move from the Sea of Japan, pass through Honshu, and exit into the eastern ocean. Snow and rain are expected mainly in areas along the Sea of Japan.
After that, the atmospheric pressure will become winter-like again towards the end of the month, around the 30th (Friday). In particular, around the 29th (Thursday), extremely cold air with temperatures below -36 C at an altitude of approximately 5,000 meters is expected to move south toward Honshu again. Even if the winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern eases and the peak of heavy snowfall has passed, there is a possibility that the snow will become heavier again on the Japan Sea side toward the end of the month, so we must not let our guard down. Please be sure to check the latest weather information frequently.

On the other hand, there are many sunny days on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan. However, from around the 31st (Saturday), many places are likely to be affected by the low pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu. The weather will turn downward from the west, with some areas experiencing heavy rain and snow on the Pacific side.
The low-pressure system is expected to develop as it moves along the southern coast of Honshu, and will pass into the sea east of Japan around the 1st (Sunday). Depending on the path of the low-pressure system and the cold air in the sky, there is a possibility that it will snow even in the flatlands of southern Kanto. Please pay attention to future information.

``Weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' announced one after another: Strict vigilance against traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall

2026/01/25 06:56

Today, the 25th (Sunday), a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern continues around Honshu with very strong cold air in the sky. In the Sea of Japan, a band of developed snow clouds associated with the Japan Sea Polar Air Mass Convergence Zone (JPCZ) extends, and the developed snow clouds are flowing one after another from Hokuriku to the Sanin area.

In the early hours of today, in Ishikawa Prefecture, significant snowfall of 20 to 28 centimeters was observed in 6 hours in Futatsuya, Kahoku City, Hodatsushimizu Town, Kanazawa City, and other areas. After 5 a.m., around 25 centimeters of snow was observed in Mikawahama-cho, Hakusan City, Tatsuguchi-cho, Nomi City, and other areas over a six-hour period. Heavy snow fell over a wide area from the Kaga region to the southern part of the Noto region, and meteorological observatories issued one after another "weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall."
In addition, in Yoshikata, Tottori City, the meteorological observatory has announced ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall,'' as 30 centimeters of snow had been observed in six hours by 5 a.m. today.
These areas are already experiencing heavy snowfall that is likely to cause major traffic disruptions, and there is a high possibility that the snow will continue to get heavier.



On the Sea of Japan coast from Hokkaido to the San'in area, there are places where the snowfall is already more than twice the normal level, and snow will continue to fall intermittently through today, the 25th, and there will be places where snowfall will rapidly increase in a short period of time, even in flat areas.
Some of the developed snow clouds may also flow into the Pacific side of the Tokai region, causing snow to accumulate in the plains of the Tokai region and the Kii Peninsula, where there is usually little snow. Traffic may be significantly affected, so please be sure to check the latest traffic and road information.



Please continue to be cautious of traffic disruptions due to heavy snow in areas along the Japan Sea side of northern and western Japan. In particular, in the flatlands of the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture, where ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' has been announced, there is a risk of snow accumulation that will make it difficult to remove snow. Please be on high alert for heavy snow until noon today, the 25th, and refrain from going out unless necessary.

Heavy snowfall every day, prolonged winter, reaching its second peak tomorrow!

2026/01/24 18:25

A strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern continues near Japan.
Due to heavy snowfall every day, there are places from Tohoku to the Sanin area where the snow depth is more than twice the normal level.
In addition, due to the influence of a pressure trough extending from the Sea of Japan to the Hokuriku region, snowfall is increasing in some places, mainly from Hokuriku to Koshin and Tokai, resulting in heavy snowfall.
Heavy snow warnings have been announced in Niigata, Nagano, Gifu, and Fukui prefectures.




The strong winter pressure pattern will continue until the 25th (Sunday), and a trough of pressure extending from the Sea of Japan is expected to move from the Hokuriku region to the Sea of Japan side of western Japan.
As a result, the influx of strong cold air will continue.
Heavy snow is expected to fall not only along the mountains and in the mountains, but also on the flatlands, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and western Japan.
Even on the Pacific side, where there is usually little snow, there will be places where there will be heavy snow.
In addition, there are places where the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, mainly from eastern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side. src="https://www.sunny-spot.net/topics/20260124182344_5.jpg" alt="image" width="500" height="281" />


In particular, developed snow clouds will move into the Hokuriku, Tokai, and Tohoku regions, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall in a short period of time.
In the Tohoku region and eastern Japan, be wary of traffic disruptions due to heavy snow and frozen roads, and in the Hokkaido region and western Japan, please be careful.
Especially in the Hokuriku and Tokai regions, snow clouds that have developed due to the effect of a trough in atmospheric pressure may flow in, causing heavy snowfall in a short period of time.

From tomorrow, the 25th (Sunday), please be on alert for traffic disturbances due to heavy snow and frozen roads in eastern Japan, and be careful and vigilant in northern and western Japan.




###Snow forecast
Heavy snow is expected to fall in some places from northern to western Japan, mainly on the Sea of Japan side.

The 24-hour snowfall expected from 18:00 on the 24th to 18:00 on the 25th is expected to be high in some places:
Hokkaido region 50cm
Tohoku region 60cm
Kanto-Koshinchi 70 cm
Hokuriku region 80 cm
Tokai region 70 cm
Kinki region 60 cm

After that, please make a reservation from 18:00 on the 25th to 18:00 on the 26th. Expected 24-hour snowfall amounts are high in some places: Hokkaido region: 40 cm
Tohoku region: 50 cm
Kanto-Koshin region: 30 cm
Hokuriku region: 40 cm
br Kinki Region 15cm

###Disaster Prevention Matters
In eastern Japan, please be on alert for traffic disturbances due to heavy snow and frozen roads through the 25th, and in northern and western Japan, please be careful.
Also, be careful of snow accretion and avalanches on power lines and trees.
Be careful of strong gusts of wind, including lightning and tornadoes, especially from eastern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side.
If there are signs of a developing cumulonimbus cloud approaching, please take every precaution to ensure your safety, such as moving inside a building.
There is also a risk of hail, so please be careful about managing crops and agricultural facilities.