Weathernews has released the 2015 "White Christmas Forecast". From the night of December 24th to the early morning of December 25th, it is expected that it will snow on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and along the mountains of Hokuriku, and you can enjoy White Christmas.

■ What is the weather on Christmas Eve?
From the night of the 24th to the early morning of the 25th, it will be a winter-type pressure distribution, and it is expected that it will be a white Christmas with snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Hokkaido to the northern part of Tohoku. There is a possibility of snowfall inland on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and along the mountains of Hokuriku, so it is likely to become a silver world. In addition, there is a possibility of temporary snow sleet or sleet on the Pacific side of Hokkaido to Tohoku, Hokuriku, along the mountains in the northeastern part of Kanto, and in the Chinese mountains. However, the temperature does not drop as much as it snows on the Sea of Japan side of western Japan, and it is expected that it will rain or cloudy in the plains.


On the other hand, on the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan, the weather is likely to allow you to enjoy outdoor illuminations. Especially in Kanto and Tokai, it is sunny and you can expect Christmas Eve with shining stars.


The views announced this time are based on the forecast as of December 15. For the latest weather, please refer to Weathernews' website for smartphones, " White Christmas Forecast ."

■ What is the weather on Christmas Eve nationwide? -Weather forecast by area
◆ Hokkaido
It will snow on the Sea of Japan side of northern Hokkaido, central Hokkaido, and southern Hokkaido, and it will be Christmas Eve in the silver world. There is also the possibility of snow falling on the Sea of Okhotsk side in eastern Hokkaido and the Pacific side in southern Hokkaido, giving us a chance for a white Christmas. However, when a low pressure system develops, the wind becomes stronger and snowstorms may occur along the coast, so be careful when driving a car.

◆ Tohoku
It will snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side of the northern part of Tohoku, and it will snow more inland and it will be Christmas Eve in the silver world. There is a chance of white Christmas as there is a possibility of temporary snowflakes and sleet on the Pacific side of the northern part of Tohoku and the Sea of Japan side of the southern part of Tohoku.

◆ Hokuriku
On Christmas Eve, it will snow along the mountains and it is expected to be a white Christmas. It is expected that it will rain cold in the plains, but in Niigata, Toyama, and northern Ishikawa prefectures, the rain will be mixed with snow, and there seems to be a chance for a temporary White Christmas.

◆ Kanto Koshin / Tokai
Christmas Eve is sunny over a wide area, and you can enjoy the illuminations under the night sky where the stars are shining. Along the mountains in the northeastern part of Kanto to the northern part of Nagano prefecture, there is a possibility of temporary sleet and snow.

◆ West Japan
The Chinese mountains may be temporarily sleet or snowy, and there is a chance for white Christmas, but in the plains on the Sea of Japan side, the temperature does not drop as much as it snows, and cold rain and Expected to be cloudy. On the other hand, in the area on the Pacific side, it seems that the weather will allow you to enjoy outdoor illuminations.

◆ Okinawa
Christmas Eve is a good day to go out and enjoy the outdoor illuminations.