@planet.puls: Japan’s record snowfall causes chaos as temperatures dive Record-breaking snowfall has engulfed swaths of northern Japan, causing widespread disruption. Areas of low pressure and strong north-westerly winds brought cold air from other parts of Asia, causing the extreme weather. In the Takachi district of Obihiro, a city in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido, a record 129cm (4ft) of snowfall in 12 hours was measured this week. The conditions affected travel, with many vehicles stranded, trains and planes cancelled, and hundreds of schools closed. Temperatures in parts of Japan have dropped below -10C, and strong winds have led to rough seas along the north-west coastline. A further 40-80cm (16-32in) of snow fell during the second half of the week in several prefectures including Niigata, Tohoku, and Hokuriku. #japansnow #snowjapan #japan

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Thursday 13 February 2025 19:48:40 GMT