Update: Refined heavy snow forecast with strong winds through Monday

In an update to prior warnings, the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts up to 80 cm of snow in Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Tokai regions, and 60 cm in Kinki, through 6 a.m. Monday. Nationwide winds exceeding 20 m/s heighten risks of travel disruptions.

The Japan Meteorological Agency's January 11 announcement refines earlier projections for the ongoing winter pressure system bringing heavy snow to Japan's Sea of Japan side and adjacent areas. Expected accumulations by Monday morning are up to 80 cm in Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Tokai, with 60 cm in Kinki.

Newly emphasized are extremely strong winds over 20 m/s nationwide, increasing dangers of traffic accidents and delays. This event echoes typical winter disruptions along Japan's coasts. Officials urge monitoring updates, caution for drivers, and avoiding non-essential travel.

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First snowfall blankets central Tokyo and Yokohama streets, with pedestrians and vehicles navigating light snow and icy roads on January 2, 2026.
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Tokyo and Yokohama see first snowfall of season, one day earlier than average

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On Friday, January 2, 2026, the first snowfall of the season was observed in central Tokyo and Yokohama. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it arrived one day earlier than the average but 14 days later than last season. The agency warned of heavy snowfall through Saturday in eastern to western regions facing the Sea of Japan, urging caution against traffic accidents on icy roads.

Heavy snow is expected mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu and Hokkaido from Sunday to Monday due to a strong winter pressure pattern. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious about driving and transportation disruptions. Maximum snowfall of up to 100 centimeters is forecasted in some regions over the next 24 hours.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency warned on Saturday of heavy snow, lightning, and strong winds through Sunday, centered on northern and western areas facing the Sea of Japan. A strong cold front is expected to bring snowfall even to Pacific-facing regions, with potential transportation disruptions. The forecast coincides with a nationwide election, raising concerns over impacts.

Fünf Tage nach dem Höhepunkt von Sturm Anna ist Schweden weiterhin von Winterextremen geprägt: Schneekaos zieht von Schonen nach Svealand, eisige Bedingungen im Norden und anhaltende Stromausfälle in Gävleborg durch Stürme Johannes und Anna. Bis zu 30 cm mehr Schnee erwartet, SMHI-Gelbwarnungen für die Ostküste vor Dreikönigstag.

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A severe cold wave gripped South Korea on Friday, January 2, 2026, with temperatures plunging and heavy snow falling in southern regions including South and North Jeolla provinces and Jeju Island, according to the weather agency. As of 8 a.m., Seoul recorded minus 11.2 degrees Celsius, while some areas saw near minus 15 degrees Celsius.

A major winter storm is expected to affect a large portion of the United States this weekend, bringing snow or freezing rain to various regions. Meteorologists have noted significant uncertainty about the precise locations, intensity, and amounts of precipitation. Preparations are underway in areas like the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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Schweden erwartet stürmisches Wetter zum Jahreswechsel mit Schneefällen und starken Winden, vor allem in mittleren und östlichen Regionen. Meteorologin Therese Fougman vom SMHI warnt vor potenziell schwierigen Bedingungen in Östergötland und Gotland, wo bereits eine orange Warnung herausgegeben wurde. Die Warnungen gelten vom Silvester in das neue Jahr hinein.

 

 

 

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