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(Meteorologist Takako Sugai explains) 5:30 p.m. ◆ Today's temperature on Thursday, the 26th Many places had above zero temperatures in the morning, and Sapporo was around 2°C. The whole of Hokkaido was warm, as if it had returned to November, but the temperature dropped during the day, and more places were below freezing in the afternoon. In Iwamizawa City and Kutchan Town, the snowfall has decreased by more than 10 cm from the previous day. Please be careful of falling snow from now on. ◆ Expected snowfall from tonight to tomorrow morning 20 cm in many places on the Sea of Japan side. A blizzard warning has been issued from northern Ishikari to the Rumoi region. There is a risk of whiteout due to a heavy snowstorm, so please refrain from going out at night. In Sapporo city, the maximum snowfall is 10 cm, mainly in Kita Ward. ◆ Tomorrow's weather and temperature on Friday, the 27th A strong cold front will flow into the sky, making the weather severe. Snow will continue on the Sea of Japan side, and strong winds are likely to blow in the morning. The maximum temperature will be -4°C in Sapporo and -6°C in Asahikawa. ◆Weather over the New Year's holiday season ・27th (Fri) to 29th (Sun) Heavy snow and blizzards will continue on the Sea of Japan side. Due to the westerly winds, snowfall is likely to increase in areas that have been hit by heavy snowfall this month, such as Iwamizawa City and Kutchan Town. ・30th (Mon) Snow will fall in northern Hokkaido, but otherwise the weather will be relatively calm with no major changes. It will be a good day for general cleaning and shopping. ・31st (Tue) A low pressure system will pass south of Hokkaido, so wet snow is likely to fall over a wide area. Air flights to New Chitose Airport and other areas may also be affected. Be careful of snowfall and power outages. ・January 1st (Wed) Heavy snow and blizzards are likely on the Sea of Japan side and the Sea of Okhotsk side. There is a possibility of rough weather around Sapporo, so please be careful when going out for New Year's visits to shrines, etc. ・2nd (Thu) A low pressure system will pass, so there will be localized heavy snow and blizzards in the southwest. Sapporo may also see a sudden increase in snowfall. From Friday the 3rd to Tuesday the 5th, the atmospheric pressure will return to a winter pattern, and snow will continue in the same areas on the Sea of Japan side, increasing the amount of snow.