Weather on Saturday and Sunday: Unusually warm for this time of year, with widespread rain continuing into tomorrow, the 21st (Sunday). Be careful of avalanches in areas with heavy snowfall.

2025/12/20 08:11

Today, the 20th (Saturday), the center of high pressure will move away to the east of Japan, and low pressure and a front will approach Honshu from the west. A new low pressure system is expected to form near Kyushu and Okinawa by tonight and move near Honshu.



Today, the 20th (Saturday), there will be many places in Hokkaido that will experience rain instead of snow. The maximum daytime temperature will be significantly higher than yesterday on the 19th, and the expected maximum temperature in Sapporo will be 11c, which is similar to early November. In Tohoku, there are many places where it is sunny during the day, but in areas along the Sea of Japan such as Aomori and Akita prefectures, it is likely to start raining in the evening as the front approaches.

The weather in the Kanto-Koshin region will go downhill from this afternoon. There are some places in the Tokai region where it will rain from the morning, but it will probably stop in the afternoon. The Hokuriku region will be relatively calm and sunny, with some places experiencing unseasonably warm weather. The expected maximum temperature in Kanazawa is 20c, which is expected to be as warm as October.

In western Japan, the weather will turn downhill in Kyushu, Chugoku, and Shikoku tonight. In the Nansei Islands, where there is a valley of atmospheric pressure, rain clouds are likely to develop due to the influence of moist air, and there will be places where there will be heavy rain accompanied by thunder.
In Okinawa Main Island and the Sakishima Islands, total rainfall will reach nearly 100 mm in many places by tomorrow, and there is a risk of warning-level heavy rain. Please be careful of landslides and rising river waters.




A cold front associated with a low pressure system is expected to largely pass near Honshu tomorrow, the 21st (Sunday). It will rain in Hokkaido and northern Kyushu from dawn until dawn, and the front will gradually move south, and the area of rain will likely spread from northern Japan to Kyushu. In many places in western Japan, the rain will stop in the afternoon, but in northern and eastern Japan, there are likely to be some places where the rain will pick up in the evening, accompanied by thunder.

From tomorrow, the 21st, temperatures will rise in many areas and it will rain, leading to snow melting in areas with heavy snowfall. Please be careful of landslides caused by melting snow, flooding of roads, avalanches, and falling snow from roofs.

Unusually warm weather for December. Unusually warm even at the end of the year [Temperature for 2 weeks]

2025/12/19 14:58

Today, the 19th (Friday), the area around Honshu is covered in high pressure and many places are sunny.

The highest temperature until 2pm today is
Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture 20.5c
Miyazaki City 19.5c
Fukuoka City 17.6c
Osaka City It is 14.1c
Kanazawa City 14.6c
Central Tokyo 11.2c
, and in Kyushu it is around 20c, which is as warm as early to mid-November.

Temperatures have risen to around 15c in the Kinki and Hokuriku regions,
making it unusually warm for December.

Over the weekend, even warmer air (warm air similar to October) will flow into the low pressure system, and temperatures will rise in many places.



Tomorrow, the 20th (Saturday), rain is expected to spread from the west due to the influence of moist air circulating around the edge of a high-pressure system and a low-pressure system with a front moving toward the Sea of Japan and the Nansei Islands.

There are likely to be places on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan where there will be heavy rain accompanied by thunder.

Even in Hokkaido, there are many places where it rains instead of snow.
As the snow continues to melt, please be careful of deterioration of road conditions and avalanches due to melting snow.

Due to the warm weather, temperatures are high in various places even with rain.
The predicted maximum temperature for tomorrow, the 20th (Saturday) is
Sapporo City 12c (same as early November)
Sendai City 15c (same as late November)
Niigata City 16c (1 Kanazawa City: 21c (same as late October)
Central Tokyo: 13c (same as early December) / Osaka City: 19c (same as mid-November)
Fukuoka City: 21c (same as late October)


From the 21st (Sunday) to the 22nd (Monday), cold air is expected to gradually flow in,
temperatures are expected to drop from Hokkaido and other areas.
However, that seems to be temporary.




Looking at the temperatures for two weeks in various places (from the past week to December 30th), warm air is expected to flow in again from Christmas Eve on the 24th (Wednesday), and
temperatures are expected to rise nationwide.

Furthermore, the temperature is expected to be either higher than normal or significantly higher nationwide until around the 30th of the year with
orange and red levels.

After a low pressure system or front passes and rain falls,
cold air will temporarily flow in, but
will soon be covered by warm air, and high temperatures are expected to continue.

The unusually warm weather is expected to continue into the end of the year, so it may not be the end of the year.

The cold air will continue to flow in for several days at the beginning of the new year, and
cold waves may arrive.

If you are returning home or going out during the year-end and New Year holidays, please check the latest weather information.



Finally, the weekly weather.
From now on, there will be many rainy days even on the Pacific side, which is unusual for December.

There are weather conditions that are suitable and unsuitable for spring cleaning, so
Please check the weather forecast frequently as you proceed with spring cleaning.

Over the weekend, the weather will deteriorate widely, with rain and wind increasing in some places. Rain again from Christmas Eve to Christmas. High temperature trend. Warning for snow melting [Weekly weather forecast]

2025/12/19 12:19

Weekly Weather Forecast
#The weather is expected to deteriorate widely over the weekend, with strong winds and rain in some places
#Christmas Eve - Christmas Rain again
#Weekend - Christmas High temperature trend, snow melting warning



#The weather is expected to deteriorate widely over the weekend, with rain and wind increasing in some places
From tomorrow the 20th (Saturday) to the 21st (Sunday), a low pressure system and a front will pass through the Japanese archipelago, causing widespread weather disturbances.
Tomorrow, the 20th (Saturday), a low pressure system will move from the vicinity of Primorye to the Sea of Okhotsk, and a cold front will extend into northern Japan.
In addition, another low pressure front is expected to move from the East China Sea to the Tsushima Strait.
Furthermore, the front extending near the Sakishima Islands will move eastward over the Nansei Islands, and a low pressure system will form above the front at night.
It is expected to rain in some places in Okinawa, Kyushu, Kinki and Tokai from the morning.
It has been raining since morning on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido, and there will be places in central Hokkaido where it will snow.
It will start raining early in the afternoon in Chugoku and the Kanto-Koshin region, and in the evening it is expected to rain in Shikoku and northern Tohoku.



The next day, on the 21st (Sunday), a low pressure system in the Tsushima Strait will pass through the Sea of Japan and move toward the waters near the Chishima Islands, and a cold front extending from this low pressure system will pass near Honshu.
The low pressure area near the Nansei Islands is expected to move from the south of Japan to the east of Japan.
It is forecast to rain and snow. As warm air flows in, rain is expected to occur in many places in Hokkaido, but on the 21st (Sunday), it is expected to gradually turn to snow from northern Hokkaido.
In the morning, it will rain in Okinawa, Shikoku, Chugoku, northern Kinki, the Kanto coast, and parts of Hokuriku.In the afternoon, the rain will stop in more places in Okinawa and western Japan, and there will be some places in eastern Japan and Tohoku.
It is expected to gradually stop in more places at night.
In Hokkaido, there will be places in central and northern Hokkaido where the snow will gradually turn to snow.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable as warm, humid air flows toward low pressure and fronts.
Be careful of sudden heavy rain, lightning, gusts of wind, and hail.
Also, southerly winds are expected to strengthen along the Pacific coast.

#Christmas Eve ~ Christmas Rain Again
On Christmas Eve, the 24th (Wednesday), a low pressure system will approach again and the weather will turn downhill.
It is expected to rain over a wide area into the 25th (Thursday) of Christmas.
Please be careful when going out.



Unusual for this time of year, the weather will deteriorate in short intervals even on the Pacific side.
When preparing for the year-end and New Year holidays, such as cleaning, please check the weekly weather forecast and plan accordingly.





#Weekend - Christmas High Temperatures Warning for snow melting
On the weekend, temperatures are expected to be much higher than normal as warm air will flow in from the south towards the low pressure system and front.
The predicted maximum temperature for Saturday the 20th is 21c in Fukuoka and Kanazawa, 19c in Osaka, 15c in Nagoya and Sendai, 13c in central Tokyo, and 12c in Sapporo.
The predicted maximum temperature on the 21st (Sunday) is 16c in Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, and central Tokyo, 15c in Niigata, 17c in Sendai, and 9c in Sapporo.
After that, there will be a tendency for high temperatures in many places until around Christmas.
In snowy areas, be careful of damage from melting snow.

Temperatures are rising in western and northern Japan compared to yesterday; areas with heavy snowfall should be careful about melting snow

2025/12/19 07:24

Kesa is widely covered by high pressure near Japan, and as radiative cooling has strengthened, it has become increasingly cold over a wide area.
In Rikubetsu, Rikubetsu Town, Hokkaido, the lowest temperature in Japan this season was observed at -26.0c, making it extremely cold.



It is expected that there will be many places where the sun will reach during the day. As warm air flows in from the south, there are many places in western Japan and Hokuriku where the temperature will rise compared to the previous day, with daytime temperatures exceeding 15c in many places, making it as sunny as mid-to-late November.

Northern Japan is also expected to be less cold as the cold air recedes. There is a risk of snow melting in snowy areas during the day. Be careful of avalanches and snow falling from the roof.

Even though there is sunshine in the Kanto region, the wind blows from the north, so the forecast is for many places to be slightly lower than yesterday. The temperature will be typical for this time of year, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold during the day.

The predicted maximum temperature is Sapporo 2c, Sendai 11c, Tokyo 12c, Nagoya 15c, Kanazawa 15c, Osaka 16c, Kochi 17c, and Fukuoka 19c.
There is a large difference in temperature between morning and evening and daytime in various places, so please be careful when choosing clothing.

Weather for today, the 19th (Friday): Sunshine will reach a wide area; watch out for showers on the Pacific side of western Japan at night

2025/12/19 06:12

Today, the 19th (Friday), the area around Japan will be covered in high pressure. The sun is expected to reach many places, especially in the morning, but areas such as the Pacific coast of western Japan and Hokkaido will need to be careful about changes in the sky.



In northern Japan, clouds will likely spread over the Japan Sea side of Hokkaido and Tohoku. Rain and snow will gradually increase in the evening, so please prepare rain gear before going out. It will be sunny in many places on the Pacific side.

Clouds will gradually spread over the Kanto region, but it will be sunny during the day.
Tokai, Hokuriku, and western Japan will be covered by high pressure, so it is expected that many places will be sunny mainly in the morning. However, as moist air flows in in the afternoon, clouds will gradually spread on the Pacific side, and there will be some showers at night. It's safe to have a folding umbrella when going out.

Before Christmas to New Year's period, it's quite high temperature, then it suddenly gets cold Lots of rain on the Pacific side, same or less snowfall on the Sea of ??Japan side

2025/12/18 15:47

Today, the 18th (Thursday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the weather outlook for the next month (12/20 to 1/19).

The winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will not last long, and temperatures are expected to rise considerably in northern and western Japan from before Christmas until the end of the year.
Also, the Pacific side of northern and eastern Japan, which is susceptible to the effects of low pressure, will experience higher than normal precipitation.



#Winter-type pressure pattern won't last long
Looking ahead, the average sea level pressure for the month is predicted to be that the Aleutian Low pressure system will be weaker than normal, and the Siberian High pressure system will also be weaker in the area near Japan, so the winter-type pressure pattern near Japan will not last long.
It is expected that there will be periods when the Pacific side of northern and eastern Japan is susceptible to the effects of low pressure.
Temperatures at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters are predicted to be higher than normal, mainly in northern, eastern, and western Japan.



#Significantly high temperature before Christmas to New Year's period Snowfall will be average/low/not affected by cold air, so temperatures over the next month will be high in northern, eastern, and western Japan, and at or above normal in Okinawa and Amami.
In particular, temperatures are expected to rise considerably in northern, eastern, and western Japan from December 20th to January 2nd of next year, before Christmas and into the New Year period.
However, during events and events where you spend a long time outdoors, such as Christmas, illuminations, New Year's Eve, and New Year's visit, please be careful and take measures to protect yourself from the cold.
After January 3, the temperature will be similar to normal, and it will feel like it has suddenly become colder, so please take care of your health.
Also, the amount of snowfall over the next month will be at or below normal on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan.
In areas where there is a lot of snow, be careful of damage from melting snow.



#Pacific side of northern and eastern Japan, susceptible to the effects of low pressure There will be periods of high precipitation
that are susceptible to low pressure, so precipitation over the next month will be heavy on the Pacific side of northern and eastern Japan, and at or above normal on the Pacific side of western Japan.
The amount of sunshine in the coming month will be low on the Pacific side of northern and eastern Japan, and will be at or below normal on the Pacific side of western Japan.
This time of year, the Pacific side tends to be dry, but this year the air will be moist due to the heavy rain.
The weather is expected to change in a short period of time on the Pacific side as well, so please check the weekly weather forecast and plan accordingly when preparing for the year-end and New Year holidays, such as cleaning.

It rains on Saturday and Sunday, and it rains widely on Christmas.Where will it be a white Christmas [Weekly weather]

2025/12/18 11:52

By tomorrow, the 19th (Friday), the area around Honshu will be covered in high pressure, and it will be sunny in many places, including the Sea of Japan side.

However, there will be widespread rain on Saturday and Sunday, and it is expected to rain in many places during the Christmas period from
24th (Wednesday) to 25th (Thursday).
Will there be a "white Christmas" this year



On the 20th (Saturday), the center of the high pressure system will move to the east,
humid air will more easily flow into Japan from the south, and
it is expected to start raining in places such as Hokkaido, Kyushu, and the Tokai region.

Furthermore, on the night of the 20th (Saturday), a low pressure system accompanied by a front will advance over the Sea of Japan, and
will likely be due to the low pressure system and front passing through Honshu by the 21st (Sunday).

For this reason, it is likely to rain across the country.



Looking at the rain, snow, and wind forecast for the night of the 20th (Saturday),
Western Japan is expected to experience widespread rain, and there will likely be some places in the Tokai and Kanto regions as well.

Furthermore, there are many places around Hokkaido where it starts to rain.



Before noon on the 21st (Sunday), it is likely to rain widely across the Kinki and Tohoku regions.

On the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan, where active rain clouds are flowing,
there is a possibility of heavy rain accompanied by thunder.

Meanwhile, coastal areas of Hokkaido are expected to experience rain and sleet, while inland areas are expected to experience snow.
The temperature will be high and there will be sticky snow with a lot of moisture in many places.



On the 22nd (Monday), the pressure will temporarily be high in the west and low in the east,
cold air will flow in and temperatures will drop.

However, as a strong influx of cold air is not expected,
temperatures are likely to be higher than normal even around Christmas.

On the 23rd (Tuesday), a high pressure system will come in from the north, so
it will likely be sunny in many places, including the Sea of Japan.
Sapporo will also experience positive temperatures.

On Christmas Eve, the 24th (Wednesday), rain is expected to begin in many places from the west as the next low pressure system and front approaches.

It is expected to rain again over a wide area through the 25th (Thursday) of Christmas.

Christmas will bring heavy rain again in some places on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan, so
If you are planning to go out for Christmas, please be sure to prepare for the rain.



White Christmas refers to a situation in which it snows on Christmas Day and
the ground is covered with snow.

This year (2025), it will snow on Christmas, and the areas where snow will accumulate will be limited to areas north of Sapporo in Hokkaido, such as the Soya, Kamikawa, and Sorachi regions of Hokkaido.

Although the weather will be bad in many places on the weekend, the temperature is rising!

2025/12/18 09:47

There is a low pressure system in the Sea of Okhotsk that is moving northeast.
Also, there is a low pressure system with a front over the eastern seaboard of the Kanto region, and it is moving northeast.
On the other hand, there are high-pressure systems in Northeast China and the Yellow Sea, each moving southeast.

Currently, there are many clouds near Japan on the Sea of Japan side, and snow and rain are falling in places from Hokkaido to Hokuriku.

Today, high pressure is gradually spreading from the west.
For this reason, snow and rain from Hokkaido to Hokuriku will gradually become narrower.
From Kanto to Kyushu, there are many clouds on the Sea of Japan side, but it will gradually clear up in many places, and there will be many places on the Pacific side that will be sunny.
Okinawa will also be sunny, but it will likely be cloudy and rainy in the Sakishima Islands.
The maximum daytime temperature will be mid-winter in Hokkaido, but in many other areas it will be at or above normal.



Tomorrow, the 19th (Friday), Hokkaido and the area around Sakishima Shojima Island will be on the edge of a high-pressure system, but the area around Honshu will be covered by a mobile high-pressure system.
For this reason, although there are some places in Hokkaido and the Sakishima Islands, the weather will be sunny, especially in eastern and western Japan to the main island of Okinawa.
The temperature during the day is also higher than normal in many places, making it a pleasant and sunny day for this time of year.



On the weekend, from the 20th (Saturday) to the 21st (Sunday), a pressure trough, a low pressure system, and a front will pass near Japan.
For this reason, it is expected that there will be many places where the weather will be bad.



However, as warm air enters from the south, the temperature will rise.
It will be sunny in many places around mid-November.

Temperatures will rise and it will rain widely this weekend, with heavy rain in areas such as the Kanto region. Temperatures will plummet at the beginning of the week [Weekly Weather]

2025/12/17 16:12

Rain is expected to fall over a wide area this weekend due to the influence of low pressure and warm air flowing toward the front.
There is a risk of heavy rain on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan.



Looking at the forecast weather map for Saturday and Sunday, a low pressure system with a front is expected to move into the Sea of Japan on the 20th (Saturday).

On the 21st (Sunday), another low pressure system will form near the Kanto region,
and is expected to develop slightly as it moves east of the Kanto region.



Warm air will flow in towards the low pressure system and front,
and there will be rain in many places from Kyushu to Hokkaido.

There are places in Hokkaido where it rains, so
you need to be careful about deteriorating road conditions due to melting snow, snow falling from roofs,
avalanches along the mountains, etc.



On the 21st (Sunday), another low pressure system is expected to form near the Kanto region and
is expected to develop slightly and move east of the Kanto region.

On the 21st (Sunday), there will be snow in some places in northern Hokkaido, but there will be rain in many places in southern Hokkaido.
Continue to pay close attention to changes in road conditions.

Also, please be aware that there is a risk of strong rain and winds on the Pacific side of eastern Japan, such as the Kanto region, which is close to the center of the low pressure system.



On the 22nd (Monday), cold air will flow in around Japan, with a winter-like pressure pattern of high in the west and low in the east.
As a result, the temperature is expected to drop again next week, and the cold weather of December is expected to return.

Please be careful not to get sick due to the temperature difference.

[Marine Summary] Rapid development of cyclone, blizzard in northern Japan, heavy rockfall in the Sea of ??Okhotsk (December 7, 2025 - December 13, 2025)

2025/12/17 15:43

Near Japan, the atmospheric pressure distribution was temporarily high in the west and low in the east, and the pressure distribution became winter-like, with the gradient of atmospheric pressure increasing frequently.
A low-pressure system rapidly developed as it moved through the waters near the Chishima Islands, causing stormy winds to rage over northern Japan and causing major turbulence in the Sea of Okhotsk.
Below, ocean summary from December 7th to December 13th, 2025.



#Pressure distribution and waves
On the 7th, a continental low pressure system moved eastward, and on the 8th, another low pressure system accompanied by a front moved eastward from the Sea of Japan to northern Japan.
Also, from the 7th to the 8th, a high pressure system moved south of Japan, and the pressure gradient became larger in the Sea of Japan between the low and high pressure systems.
In the Sea of Japan, waves rose mainly in the central region.
On the 9th, a low pressure system accompanied by a front moved eastward east of Japan, and an anticyclone moved over the Yellow Sea, resulting in a high pressure system in the west and low pressure in the east.
The gradient of atmospheric pressure became larger near Japan, and waves became higher in the central and northern parts of the Japan Sea, as well as in the east of Japan.
On the 12th and 13th, a low pressure system accompanied by a front rapidly developed and moved near the Kuril Islands, and the continental high pressure system moved toward the Sea of Japan.
The area around Japan has a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, and the spacing between isobar lines has become narrower. On the 12th, there was a barge in the Sea of Japan and the east of Japan, and on the 13th, there was a barge in the east of Japan, followed by a large barge in the Sea of Okhotsk.



#Sea surface temperature
Sea surface temperatures in the Japanese waters continued to be lower than normal along the coast of Hokkaido.
The central and western regions continued to experience sea levels that were either higher than normal or significantly higher than normal.
The East China Sea continued to be at normal levels, and the west of Kyushu was slightly above normal.
Sea areas south of Japan continued to be at normal levels, but waters off the Tokai Sea continued to be below normal levels.
To the east of Japan, temperatures continued to be significantly higher than normal, with temperatures up to 4 C higher.
On the other hand, off the coast of Sanriku, areas slightly lower than normal have expanded.
The sea off the southeast coast of Hokkaido was lower than normal, and the Sea of Okhotsk remained near normal.