Heavy snow hits wide areas of Japan as extreme cold front hits

Weather agency warns of heavy snow, partial highway closures planned

Parts of Japan were hit by heavy snow on Wednesday, with the weather agency urging caution over traffic and transport disruptions as snowfall may intensify in areas stretching from northern to western regions through the weekend. Heavy snowfall is likely along the Pacific coast in places that rarely see it,…

Snow could accumulate rapidly overnight on Sea of Japan coast

Weather officials are warning that snow could accumulate rapidly on the Sea of Japan coast from the Hokuriku to Sanin regions between Wednesday night and Thursday.

Japan weather agency warns of heavy snow, partial highway closures planned

Parts of Japan were hit by heavy snow on Wednesday, with the weather agency urging caution over traffic and transport disruptions as snowfall may intensify in areas stretching from northern to western regions through the weekend.

Coldest Day of Season Hits Japan; Severe Wintry Weather Expected to Last Several Days

People bundled up walk in the snow in Sapporo on Wednesday morning. Severe winter weather is gripping the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan, especially along the mountains. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be vigilant as heavy snow is expected even in non-mountainous areas. The agency said the cold front will intensify on Thursday, with the cold weather expected to continue until around Sunday.

Heavy snow hits wide areas of Japan as extreme cold front hits

The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of possible avalanches and traffic disruptions caused by heavy snow and icy roads in 26 prefectures.