Widespread rain and snow on weekends Fear of heavy snowfall in Kanto Koshin 5 cm snowfall even in 23 districts of Tokyo (January 22, 2021) – Japan Meteorological Association tenki.jp

Impact of fronts and low pressure on the south bank on weekends Big snow in Kanto

This weekend there will be many places where it will rain and snow under the influence of fronts and low pressure, mainly in the east and west of Japan. Particular attention should be paid to the Kanto Koshin region, where heavy snowfall can occur from 23 (Saturday) to 24 (Sunday) as the so-called “south shore low pressure” passes over the sea south of the Kanto region as it unfolds. There is.

[Kanto Koshin]Hours of snow Peak is from sunrise to the morning of the 24th (Sunday)

On Saturday 23rd, it will rain or snow in the southern part of the Kanto region from before noon and in the northern part at night. Throughout the northern mountains and the Koshin region, snow is expected from the beginning. Even in areas where it rains, the number of places that turn to sleet and snow increases late at night, and there is the possibility of sleet and snow falling on the plains of the southern Kanto region before dawn of the day. 24 (Sunday). .
The snow peak is expected from sunrise to the morning of the 24th (Sunday).

[Kanto Koshin]Amount of snow Amount of snow of about 5 cm in central Tokyo There is also a risk of snowfall

[Kanto Koshin]Beware of freezing and snow accumulation

Due to this snow, the road surface can freeze, which can affect traffic such as roads and railways.
The impact is expected to be greater, especially in the southern part of the Kanto region where you are not as used to snow, so consider refraining from going out or driving a car.

If you have to go out or drive, be prepared and behave ahead of time.
Also, as the northeast wind gets stronger, watch out for snow buildup on power lines and trees.

[A nivel nacional]Weekends with a lot of rain due to the influence of fronts and low pressure