Overview
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of very strong winds and whiteout conditions from northern to western Japan, with the Japan Sea side and mountain areas most at risk.
- Forecast snowfall through 6 a.m. on Dec. 26 reaches about 30 cm in Kinki, 25 cm in Chugoku, and 20 cm in northern Kyushu.
- In the subsequent 24 hours, accumulations are forecast to reach roughly 70 cm in parts of Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Tokai, 50 cm in Kanto-Koshin, and 40 cm in Kinki and Chugoku.
- One low-pressure system near Sanriku is expected to deepen and move toward the Okhotsk Sea as a second low rapidly intensifies over the western Japan Sea and tracks east.
- Officials caution that blizzard conditions could disrupt transportation and urge residents to stay alert for hazardous travel and changing advisories.