expression
in places; in some areas
Set phrase used mainly in weather forecasts to indicate that a condition will occur in some locations but not everywhere. Often followed by 雨, 雪, 雷, etc.
明日は所により雨が降るでしょう。
Tomorrow it will rain in places.
ところにより雷を伴う見込みです。
Thunderstorms are expected in some areas.