Overview
- Snow fell in central Tokyo on Jan. 2, arriving a day earlier than the long-term average but 14 days later than last season.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency expects up to 10 cm in mountainous northern Kanto in 24 hours, 4 cm in northern lowlands, 5 cm in Hakone, Tama and Chichibu, and 1 cm in southern lowlands.
- The advisory window runs from Friday afternoon into Saturday, with additional light accumulation possible in parts of southern Kanto including Tokyo.
- The agency reports cold air near −36 C at about 5,500 meters driving the event under a winter-type pressure setup.
- Officials urge caution for icy roads as snowfall persists in parts of the country into Saturday.