Dec 26 (NHK) - Weather officials are advising caution as rapidly developing low pressure systems are bringing strong winds and snow to northern Japan and other areas.
They say some areas may see blizzard conditions.
A gust of more than 120 kilometers an hour was recorded in Mashike Town in Hokkaido Monday afternoon.
The 2 low pressure systems near Japan are expected to combine into one, and grow stronger over waters north of Hokkaido on Monday evening. Cold air mass will stay over northern Japan through Thursday, bringing strong winds with snow to especially the Sea of Japan side.
Up to 40 centimeters of snow is expected in some areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.
The Meteorological Agency has warned of winds of up to around 100 kilometers an hour through Tuesday over Hokkaido and Tohoku.
It has also warned of rough seas and high waves.
Source: ANNnewsCH
