Kansai What is the outlook for snow from last night until the beginning of heavy snowfall, mainly in the north and mountains? (Nichijo Forecaster December 31, 2020) – Japan Meteorological Association tenki.jp

Kansai What is the forecast for snow from last night until the beginning of heavy snowfall, mainly in the north and mountains?

The Japanese archipelago has been hit by cold waves since yesterday, December 30, and heavy snowfalls have occurred in the Kinki region from last night until the beginning of the night, mainly in the northern and mountainous areas. The strong cold air flowing into the sky will remain in the sky from now until the first day tomorrow, so in the Kinki region, it is necessary to be cautious and careful about disasters caused by heavy snowfall.

Transition of snow on the cliff and amount of snow at noon

As of 12:00 on December 31, the amount of snow was 95 cm on the Rabbit Wano Plateau in Hyogo Prefecture and 62 cm in Yanagase, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, and there are places where more accumulates. 40 cm of snow overnight. In Wadayama, Asahi City, Hyogo Prefecture, the depth of snow in December is the highest in the history of observation. Also, the snow has been flashing in Keihanshin urban areas since last night, and 1cm of snow has been observed in Kyoto at 8am.

Snow range from now to tomorrow

In the Kinki region, cold air below the freezing point of 9 degrees Celsius is expected to be present about 1,500 meters above the sky until January 1 of the new year. As the wind direction in the sky changes from the west, the snowfall area is likely to be reduced in the Kinki region, but until January 1 of the new year, the coastal areas of the Sea of ​​Japan and the area of Hubei of Shiga Prefecture will be covered. It will snow intermittently in the center. There is also a risk of increased snowfall due to local thunderstorms.

Kansai Branch of the Japan Meteorological AssociationWeather Forecaster / Heat Stroke Prevention Instructor

Tsuneji Matsuo

I’m mainly in charge of Kansai radio (NHK, MBS, etc.). I was born in winter, so I personally don’t like hot and humid summer. I’m particular about the quality of heat that I’m not good at, and I’ll tell you about it.