Weekly weather Unseasonably warm due to periodic weather changes Be careful of avalanches in areas with heavy snowfall

2025/12/17 08:43

The weather for the coming week will be periodic, with high and low pressure systems passing over Honshu alternately. Especially from around the 20th, it looks like some places will experience unseasonably warm weather.



Tomorrow, the 18th (Thursday), the area around Honshu will be widely covered by high pressure. There are a lot of clouds on the Sea of Japan side, and there may be some snow or rain in the morning, but it is expected to stop around noon. The Pacific side of northern Japan and the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan will be largely sunny.



After that, the high pressure system moves away to the east of Japan, and the low pressure system and front gradually approach. The next day, the 19th (Friday), rain is forecast in northern Japan, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido. From Saturday the 20th to around the 22nd, there will be a trough of atmospheric pressure around Honshu, and a low pressure system and front will pass through. As a result, it will rain across the country, and in some places the rain will become heavier. Warm air from the south toward the low pressure system will easily enter, and the cold will ease in many places, making it much warmer than normal.

In areas with heavy snowfall, rising temperatures and rain will cause the snow to melt further, making avalanches and falling snow more likely. Please be very careful.

Today, the 17th (Wednesday), widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected from Tohoku to Kyushu on the Sea of Japan side. Beware of blizzard on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido.

2025/12/17 07:39

Today, the 17th (Wednesday), a low pressure system will move eastward over the Sea of Japan, causing unstable atmospheric conditions mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In the afternoon, the weather is likely to turn downhill on the Pacific side of western Japan as well.



In Hokkaido, due to the influence of the low pressure stationary near Sakhalin, the intervals between isobars are narrow, and the westerly wind blows strongly. On the Sea of Japan side, it is expected that there will be intermittent snowstorms in places, so please be careful of poor visibility due to the snowstorms.



On the Japan Sea side from Tohoku to northern Kyushu, the weather will be downhill due to the influence of low pressure.
It will start raining in the morning in Hokuriku, San'in, and northern Kyushu. From Hokuriku to the San'in region, thunderclouds are expected to develop especially in the afternoon, so please be careful of thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, sleet, and hail.
In the afternoon, it is expected to gradually rain and snow in the Tohoku region, and it is expected to gradually start to rain in some places on the Pacific side of western Japan, such as Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula, as well as in the Tokai region.
The sky is becoming increasingly cloudy in the Kanto region, and there is a possibility of showers in coastal areas tonight.

In Hokkaido, the predicted maximum daytime temperature in places such as Sapporo and Asahikawa will not reach 0c, making it a midwinter day, and it will be bitterly cold. Be sure to take all possible measures to protect yourself from the cold.

From Tohoku to Kyushu and Okinawa, there will be many places where the weather will be at or above normal. However, the clouds spread, making it difficult for sunlight to reach, and there are periods when it rains, so it can feel cold.

Weather is expected to deteriorate widely tomorrow; atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable. Be careful of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and other strong gusts.

2025/12/16 16:47

A low pressure system will form in the western part of the Sea of Japan on the night of today, the 16th (Tuesday), and will move east-southeast into tomorrow, the 17th (Wednesday).
Also, a front is expected to extend to the south of Japan on the night of tomorrow, Wednesday the 17th.



Tomorrow, the 17th (Wednesday), there will be some places where it will rain in the morning along the coasts of northern Kyushu, San'in, and Hokuriku, and there will be places where it will snow along the mountains of Hokuriku, Tohoku, and northern Hokkaido.
The area where the rain will fall will spread from the Sea of Japan side, and in the afternoon it is expected to rain widely in western Japan, including the Pacific side.
After the evening, there will be places in Tokai and Koshin where it will start to rain, and there will be places along the mountains where it will snow.
At night, the area where it will rain in western Japan and the Tokai region will gradually narrow down, and it is expected that there will be places in Tohoku where it will snow even on the Pacific side.



Atmospheric conditions will be extremely unstable mainly from northern Kyushu to Hokuriku on the Sea of Japan side due to the effects of warm, humid air heading towards the low pressure front and cold air above.
Cumulonimbus clouds may develop locally, leading to strong gusts of wind such as lightning and tornadoes.
Be careful of thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and sudden heavy rain.

This year's Christmas will be "quite high"; there will be few areas with a white Christmas [Christmas 10-day forecast]

2025/12/16 12:34

It's finally almost a week until Christmas.

It has been predicted for some time that there will be a ``high temperature trend'' nationwide this Christmas, but will there be a white Christmas

We have also started to see some more detailed weather trends, so we would like to share them with you.



#Christmas will be warm with lots of rain instead of snow#

Looking at the forecast for cold and warm air from the 20th (Saturday), the
dark blue line is a guideline for cold air that will bring snow in the mountains.
From the weekend until Christmas next week, the dark blue line will move north, and
the warm air in the yellow area will more easily flow in.

For this reason, the weather is likely to be covered with warm air, and
there are few expected to be extremely cold days.

Especially around Christmas Eve, the 24th (Wednesday), warm air will flow towards the
low pressure system passing near Hokkaido.

Whatever falls in the Tohoku region is likely to turn into rain,
On the night of the 25th of Christmas,
winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns are expected to strengthen, and cold air is expected to flow in.

It seems that some ski resorts are scheduled to open before Christmas, but
there are few snowy days around Christmas, which is a troubling forecast for
ski resorts.

Even in flat areas, there are not as many snowy days in the lead up to Christmas as in previous years, and there will be few places that will have a "white Christmas" this year.

*White Christmas...The state where the ground is covered with snow on Christmas day




#At this time of year, there is a once-in-a-decade "high temperature trend"#

According to the
"Early weather information regarding high temperatures" released by the Japan Meteorological Agency on Monday, the 15th yesterday,
it is predicted that temperatures will be higher than normal from around December 21st across the country, excluding Okinawa, and that
there is a possibility of "considerably high temperatures."

At this time of year, it seems that some places will experience high temperatures that only occur once every 10 years.

You also need to be careful about managing your crops.



Finally, let's take a look at the latest 10-day forecast for major cities leading up to Christmas.

The weather will be covered by high pressure until the 19th (Friday), and it will be sunny in many places, but on the 20th (Saturday), the weather will be downhill from the west, and on the 21st (Sunday), a front will pass near Honshu, causing widespread rain.

There will be some lingering rain on the 22nd (Monday) at first, but
the weather will gradually improve.

From Christmas Eve 24th (Wednesday) to Christmas 25th (Thursday), the
low pressure system will develop and move towards northern Japan, so winds will be strong across the country.

On the 24th (Wednesday), it will start to rain from Hokkaido and Kyushu, and on the 25th (Thursday), it will rain nationwide, and it will likely snow in parts of Hokkaido.

Christmas temperatures are expected to be high, and even if it rains, it won't be freezing cold.

Temperatures are near normal in many places today, with unseasonably warm temperatures in the second half of the week

2025/12/16 06:42

Today, we will be covered in high pressure, so many places from eastern to western Japan will receive sunlight, and temperatures across the country will be typical of this time of year.

The predicted maximum temperature is Sapporo 3c, Sendai 9c, Tokyo 13c, Nagoya 12c, Kanazawa 12c, Osaka 13c, Kochi 15c, and Fukuoka 13c. In sunny areas, you can feel the warmth of the sunlight.



From now on, it will be easy to be covered by warm air from the south, and it is expected to be unseasonably warm nationwide.
Looking at the predicted maximum temperature, the temperature will gradually rise over the weekend in various places, and on the 20th (Saturday), Sapporo is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius, which is expected to be as warm as early November. What will fall is expected to fall as rain rather than snow in many places, and there is a risk that the snow will melt rapidly in areas with heavy snowfall. Please be careful of snow falling from the roof and deteriorating road conditions.

In many places from eastern Japan to western Japan, the temperature will be similar to November, so it will be unbelievably warm for December. The temperature will vary greatly throughout the day, so please be careful not to get sick.

Weather for today, the 16th (Tuesday): Rain in Tohoku and Hokuriku; sunny and calm from Kanto to the west

2025/12/16 06:21

Today, the 16th (Tuesday), the area around Japan is expected to be covered in high pressure, and the winter-like pressure pattern is expected to gradually loosen. The Pacific Ocean side receives sunshine, but the Sea of Japan side is cloudy and there will be some places where it will rain.



In Hokkaido, there are places with snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and strong winds will continue. Although there is no risk of the blizzard from yesterday, we still need to be careful about poor visibility due to the blizzard. It will be sunny and blue skies on the Pacific side.

The Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and the Hokuriku region are expected to experience rain from around noon, with localized thunderstorms expected. Be careful of lightning strikes and gusts of wind. When going out, please bring rain gear even if it is not raining.

On the other hand, it will be sunny from Kanto to the west, mainly on the Pacific side. The wind is weak, and it looks like it's going to be a calm and sunny day.
There are probably places on the Sea of Japan side of western Japan that receive sunlight during the day. However, there is a possibility of showers at night, so if you are returning late, it is a good idea to bring a foldable umbrella.

Sudden development of low pressure system Rapid increase in snowfall in Hokkaido Maximum instantaneous wind speed exceeds 40m/s Heavy blizzard and storm Warning of strong winds, blizzard, and high waves in northern Japan and Hokuriku tomorrow

2025/12/15 11:24

From the night of yesterday, the 14th (Sunday) to today, the 15th (Monday), a low pressure system accompanied by a front is rapidly developing near Hokkaido and moving north-northeast.
There are places around this low pressure system, mainly in northern Japan, where extremely strong winds are blowing and heavy snow is falling.



#Over 60cm of snowfall in just half a day in Hokkaido
As of 10am, the maximum daily snowfall in 12 hours was 67cm at Taiki in Taiki-cho, Hokkaido and Shirataki in Engaru-cho, Hokkaido, and 61cm at Kami-Satsunai in Nakasatsunai-mura, Hokkaido and Rubeshibe in Kitami-shi, Hokkaido, both of which updated the highest values for December until last winter.
The snowfall is rapidly increasing in just half a day, mainly in Hokkaido.

#Maximum instantaneous wind speed exceeds 40m/s in Hokkaido, ranking first in observation history
The maximum instantaneous wind speed of the day as of 10 a.m. was 40.5m/s at the upper marker in Nakashibetsu Town, Hokkaido, which is the highest in observation history.
There were places in Hokkaido where the maximum instantaneous wind speed exceeded 30m/s, at 35.6m/s in Nosappu and 33.7m/s in Nemuro, Hokkaido.
There are some places where there is a whiteout due to the blizzard.
There are also places where stormy winds are blowing and snowdrifts are forming.



#Warnings have been issued for northern Japan and Hokuriku
As of 10:45 a.m., there are places where storm warnings have been issued, storm warnings have been issued for northern Japan, blizzard warnings and heavy snow warnings have been issued for Hokkaido, wave warnings have been issued for northern Japan and Hokuriku, and storm surge warnings have been issued for the Nemuro region of Hokkaido.

#Northern Japan and Hokuriku: Warning of strong winds, blizzards, and high waves tomorrow.
The low pressure system is expected to move towards the waters near the Chishima Islands today, the 15th (Monday).
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, heavy rain is expected to occur in northern Japan and the Hokuriku region, mainly in the morning of today, the 15th (Monday). In northern Japan and Hokuriku, please be on guard against strong winds, blizzards and high waves until tomorrow the 16th (Tuesday).
In addition, in Hokkaido, today, the 15th (Monday), please be on guard against traffic disruptions due to heavy snow and be extremely cautious of high tides.



In northern and eastern Japan, extremely strong winds will blow today, the 15th (Monday), and there will be heavy snow in some places in northern Japan.
The maximum instantaneous wind speed expected today, the 15th (Monday), is 35 m/s in Hokkaido and Tohoku, and 30 m/s in Hokuriku.
In northern Japan and Hokuriku, there will be heavy waves in some places until tomorrow the 16th (Tuesday).
The expected wave height for today, the 15th (Monday) is 7m in Hokkaido and 6m in Tohoku and Hokuriku.
The expected wave height for tomorrow, the 16th (Tuesday), is 6m in Hokkaido.



The peak of the heavy snow will gradually pass over the mountain pass.
In eastern Hokkaido, new snowfall is expected starting today, the morning of the 15th (Monday).
Please be careful of the sudden increase in snowfall in a short period of time.

In northern Japan and Hokuriku, be careful of strong winds, blizzards, and high waves.
In Hokkaido, be careful of traffic disruptions caused by heavy snow, and be careful of avalanches and snow accumulation.
Also, in Hokkaido, be extremely careful of storm surges.

Northern Japan to Hokuriku will experience rough weather tomorrow, the 15th (Monday). Be careful and be alert to heavy snow, strong winds, blizzards, and high waves.

2025/12/14 18:06

There is a rapidly developing low pressure system off the coast of Akita and Sanriku, and it is moving northeast.
Currently, there are places where it is raining and snowing in northern and eastern Japan and on the Sea of Japan side of western Japan, and in northern Japan and the Hokuriku region, there are areas where warnings for strong winds, heavy snow, heavy snow, storm surge, and waves have been issued.



The two low pressure systems will continue to develop rapidly as they move toward the Tohoku region, and tomorrow they are expected to move toward the waters near the Chishima Islands, creating a winter-like pressure pattern.




Due to the effects of these rapidly developing low pressure systems and winter-like pressure patterns, there will be severe storms in northern Japan and the Hokuriku region tomorrow, the 15th (Monday).

Northern Japan and the Hokuriku region should be on alert for strong winds, heavy snowfall, and high waves until the 15th.
Also, in the Hokkaido region, please be on guard for traffic disruptions due to heavy snow and be extremely cautious of high tides until the 15th.



###Wind Forecast
In northern and eastern Japan, extremely strong winds will blow into the 15th, and in some places in northern Japan it will be blizzard with snow.
Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected from the 14th to the 15th
Hokkaido region 28 meters (40 meters).
Tohoku region 25 meters (35 meters).
Hokuriku region 25 meters (35 meters).

###Wave Forecast
There will be heavy waves in northern Japan and the Hokuriku region until the 15th.
Wave height expected from the 14th to the 15th
Hokkaido region 7 meters.
Tohoku region 6 meters.
Hokuriku region 6 meters With swells.

###Snow forecast
There will be warning-level heavy snowfall in some places in the Hokkaido region through the 15th.
The expected 24-hour snowfall from 18:00 on the 14th to 18:00 on the 15th is expected to be 80 cm in the Hokkaido region.

###Disaster prevention matters
In northern Japan and the Hokuriku region, please be careful of strong winds, heavy snowfall, and high waves.
In the Kaido region, be wary of traffic disruptions caused by heavy snow, and be careful of avalanches and snow accumulation.
Also, please be extremely careful about storm surges in the Hokkaido region.

Weather for the week: Stormy weather in northern Japan and Hokuriku until the 15th, with the cold gradually easing into the second half of the week

2025/12/14 08:44

The rough weather will continue from northern Japan to Hokuriku until tomorrow, the 15th (Monday). After that, rain and snow will likely continue from the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to the Hokuriku region, but the cold will gradually ease and temperatures will tend to be high for this time of year.



Tomorrow, the 15th (Monday), a low pressure system accompanied by a front will advance near the Chishima Islands. From northern Japan to Hokuriku, the isobars are closely spaced, and very strong winds will blow from the north. The sea is expected to be in trouble. From northern Japan to Hokuriku, please be on guard for traffic disruptions due to strong winds and high waves, and heavy snow and blizzard in Hokkaido through tomorrow the 15th, and be careful of power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.



After that, the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to Hokuriku will likely experience continued rain and snow days due to fronts and pressure troughs. Around the 17th (Wednesday), as a low pressure system passes near Honshu, the weather will temporarily deteriorate in western Japan, causing rain to fall in many places. The Pacific side of eastern Japan will continue to have sunny days from tomorrow, the 15th (Monday), and the air will be dry. Please be careful when handling sources of fire.

From now on, cold air is expected to move northward, and temperatures are expected to be higher than normal across the country. On the next Saturday and Sunday, temperatures in many places are expected to be similar to mid- to late-November temperatures, and the trend is expected to continue with higher-than-normal temperatures until around the 25th. This year's Christmas may feel warmer than usual.

From the 14th to the 15th, there will be severe stormy weather from northern Japan to Hokuriku. Beware of heavy snow, blizzard, high waves, etc.

2025/12/13 21:37

Tomorrow, the 14th (Sunday), two low pressure systems will develop and advance near the Sea of Japan and the southern coast of Honshu. The low pressure system moving through the Sea of Japan is expected to gradually become unclear from the night of the 14th to the early morning of the 15th, but the low pressure system with a front moving along the southern coast of Honshu is expected to continue to develop rapidly and reach the Pacific side of Hokkaido.
Due to the influence of these low pressure systems, areas from northern Japan to Hokuriku will experience heavy rain from tomorrow the 14th to the 15th. On the Sea of Japan side of western Japan, there are expected to be strong rain and winds accompanied by thunder on the 14th.



The rain in western Japan is expected to stop in many places from morning to noon, but it will rain widely from eastern to northern Japan. Rain in the Tokai and Kanto regions is expected to peak in the morning, but in Hokuriku there will be intermittent rain, and along the coast there is a risk of extremely strong winds and heavy swells.

In the Tohoku region, there will be snow and rain from the morning of tomorrow, the 14th, and there will be some places inland and along the mountains where the snow will be heavier. Extremely strong winds are expected to cause severe damage along the coast of the Sea of Japan into tomorrow night. Particularly in areas where large earthquakes have occurred, the ground may be loose due to previous rains and earthquakes, so be careful and be on guard against landslides.



Hokkaido will experience full-scale snow from the afternoon of tomorrow, the 14th. The winds will be strong and there is a risk of a blizzard. In particular, looking at the snow forecast at 9 p.m., there is a risk that heavy snowfall will spread across the Pacific side of Hokkaido, and the snowfall will increase rapidly. Please be on alert for heavy snow, blizzard, and high waves. Due to the heavy, wet snow, please be careful of power outages due to snow accreting on power lines.



#Wind forecast
Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected from the 14th to the 15th
Hokkaido region 28 meters (40 meters)
Tohoku region 25 meters Tour (35 meters)
Hokuriku region 25 meters (35 meters)
Northern Kyushu region 20 meters (30 meters)

#Wave forecast
14th to 15th Expected wave height
Hokkaido region 7 meters
Tohoku region 6 meters
Hokuriku region 6 meters with swells

#Snow forecast
Reservation by 18:00 on the 14th The predicted 24-hour snowfall amount is expected to be high in places,
Hokkaido region 30 cm

Then, the expected 24-hour snowfall amount from 18:00 on the 14th to 18:00 on the 15th is expected to be high,
Hokkaido region 70 cm