TOKYO, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — Heavy snowfall is anticipated to proceed by way of the early morning of Friday in jap Japan as a robust winter stress sample and chilly air carry intensified snowfall, in keeping with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
Due to the prevailing winter stress sample, snowfall has intensified throughout northern and jap Japan. As of 11 a.m. native time, the snowfall previously six hours reached 23 cm in Nishiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture, 22 cm in Oguni, Yamagata Prefecture, 17 cm in Ashibetsu, Hokkaido, and 16 cm in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture.
Snow clouds are anticipated to maneuver additional south, bringing intermittent heavy snowfall to Niigata Prefecture and the Hokuriku area by way of early Friday.
Authorities have warned of potential disruptions to transportation and urged warning towards avalanches and different snow-related hazards.