SAPPORO, Jan 14 (News On Japan) –
A robust blizzard disrupted transportation throughout Hokkaido on January thirteenth as a quickly growing low-pressure system moved via the area, bringing heavy snowfall over a large space.
The footage reveals central Sapporo shortly after 6 p.m. on January thirteenth, the place visibility deteriorated sharply amid intense snowfall.
As of 6 p.m., main expressways together with the Dōō Expressway, the Sasson Expressway, and the Shiribeshi Expressway have been closed throughout extensive sections resulting from blizzard circumstances.
At New Chitose Airport, heavy snow additionally intensified from earlier than noon, with 13 centimeters of snowfall recorded by 6 p.m. As a consequence, 82 departing and arriving flights have been canceled, whereas quite a few others skilled delays.
Looking forward, snowfall over the 24 hours via the night of January 14th is predicted to succeed in as much as 40 centimeters in components of the Sea of Japan aspect. Authorities are urging warning over potential transportation disruptions brought on by blizzards and heavy snow.
Source: 北海道ニュースUHB