19 hours ago · TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan ‘s northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday.. The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the island, including Obihiro and Kushiro, whose city offices received …

17 hours ago · The agency predicted up to 100 centimeters (3.2 feet) of snowfall in northwestern Japan and 50 centimeters (1.6 feet) more snowfall in Hokkaido over the next 24 hours through Wednesday evening.

1 day ago · In just 12 hours, the city of Obihiro got 47 inches (about 4 feet) of snow, the highest on record for the city according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency. That snow level was recorded by 9 a.m ...

1 day ago · A powerful low-pressure system is unleashing record-breaking snowfall along Hokkaido’s Pacific coast, with the city of Obihiro accumulating more than 1 meter of snow in just 12 hours through ...

17 hours ago · Heavy snowfall is disrupting traffic and air travel in Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido.. Around 370 schools were also reported closed on Tuesday as a result of the snow.

19 hours ago · The agency predicted up to 100 centimeters (3.2 feet) of snowfall in northwestern Japan and 50 centimeters (1.6 feet) more snowfall in Hokkaido over the next 24 hours through Wednesday evening.

1 day ago · Japan braces for further heavy snow. Officials say that the cold snap is likely to last for a week. The Hokuriku region on the northwestern coast of the country could get up to 100 centimeters of ...

8 hours ago · Northern Japan received record snowfall on February 4. The city of Obihiro observed 124 centimetres of snowfall in 24 hours by 11 a.m. By 11 a.m. Tuesday, a record-breaking 124 cm of snow hit the ...

Jan 5, 2025 · Discover updated snow conditions from six world-class ski resorts around Japan: Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano, Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, and Geto Kogen. Niseko United. Niseko is experiencing an extraordinary start to the season, boasting snowfall levels not seen since 1956.

This page displays analysis and forecast maps for snow depth and cumulative snowfall over periods of 3, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours.