SAPPORO, Jan 17 (News On Japan) –
Warm climate in northern Japan has adopted the coldest snap of the season, the place 141 flights have been canceled as a consequence of whiteout circumstances in Sapporo, whereas Wednesday is witnessing a pointy enhance in temperatures.
In the central a part of Sapporo City, the snowfall reached an intense 29 centimeters on Tuesday.
Warm air has since flowed into the higher ambiance of Hokkaido, akin to late March. As of 11 AM, January 17, the very best temperatures have been 7.3°C in Matsumae Town, 6.9°C in Okushiri Town, and 5.5°C in Hakodate, the place an area resident exclaimed, “Today is very warm. Yesterday was freezing, but now it feels like you could wear short sleeves.”
Caution is suggested as a consequence of snow falling from roofs, avalanches, and deteriorating highway circumstances.
Source: HTB北海道ニュース
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