“Mad Blizzard” Batters Hokkaido, Japan; Record-Setting Snowstorms Leave 1 Million Without Power In U.S.–Gas Prices Rise As Cold Freezes Wells; + UK Set For Blizzard Conditions
January 4, 2022 Cap Allon
“Mad Blizzard” Batters Hokkaido, Japan
Snowstorms are currently battering parts of Japan’s northern prefectures, including Hokkaido. Meteorologists say a powerful winter pattern is bringing more snow to the Sea of Japan coast, following last week’s unprecedented dump.
An additional 20 cm (7.9 inches) of snow settled in Teshio, Hokkaido, during a six hour period on Monday morning. As of 9 AM Monday, more than 80 cm (31.5 inches) had accumulated in Rumoi, also in Hokkaido. While over 60 cm (23.6 inches) was reported in Yonezawa, located in Yamagata Prefecture. Strong winds are also blowing.
As a result, local weather officials are urging people in Hokkaido and Tohoku, in particular, to stay alert for transport disruptions caused by blizzards and snowdrifts — people planning to return home from holiday destinations are advised to check the latest traffic information, reports nhk.or.jp.
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