Snowstorms were feared in wide areas from western to northern Japan on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Meteorological Agency said, issuing a caution for strong winds, heavy snow, tidal surges and avalanches.
In mountainous areas, the Tohoku region could see 50 cm of snow in the 24 hours until 6 a.m. Wednesday, while the Hokkaido, Kanto, Hokuriku and Chugoku regions could have 50 cm. The Kinki region could log 40 cm of snow, the agency said.
Winds of up to 72 to 82 kph were expected on the ground and 90 kph on the sea off those regions.