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Heavy snow and blizzards hit many parts of the Sea of Japan coast and Hokkaido on Saturday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said a low pressure system had brought a cold air mass over northern Japan, bringing 22 cms of snow in Yamagata, Niigata, Akita and Toyama prefectures, and up to 50 cms in mountainous regions.
Hokkaido received heavy snowfall and blizzards as well, TBS reported. Shin-Chitose airport in Sapporo reported the cancellation of 23 flights, while JR Hakodate canceled 60 train services between Sapporo and Hakodate.
The meteorological agency forecast the blizzard-like conditions to continue until Monday and cautioned that transportation could be further disrupted.
© Japan Today
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TrevorPeace1
So much for my skiing plans in Sapporo, but on the upside, those who are there are having a great time, no doubt (except the snow shovelers, of course, to whom I express my profound empathy, having been there,done that). Nonetheless, it's winter, and watashi wa yuki ga daisuki desu!
Raymond Chuang
Every railroad snowplow in JR East and JR Hokkaido inventory must be working way overtime right now clearing the snow from the rail lines in northern Tohoku and on Hokkaido itself, given how strong this snowstorm was.
Argus Tuft
@Trevor
22cm overnight in Yamagata. Zao might be a nice alternative
TrevorPeace1
Thanks, Argus. Love staying at the Zao Royal for the view of the slopes as well as the onsen. Good option.