- Heavy snow alerts are in effect for Tottori and Ishikawa prefectures, with significant accumulation already reported.
- Up to 70 centimeters of snow is forecast across northern and western Japan through Monday morning, potentially impacting travel.
- Residents are urged to be cautious of power outages, avalanches, and road closures due to the ongoing heavy snowfall.

A: Hey, did you hear about the snow? It’s crazy!

B: No! Seriously? Where?

A: Tottori and Ishikawa prefectures! The weather agency issued a heavy snow alert.

B: Ishikawa? Wow! I heard Kanazawa got like, almost a foot of snow in just a few hours!

A: That’s right! It’s doubled the amount already there. They’re warning people to be really careful.

B: Oh no! Are roads closed?

A: Yep, some already are. They're expecting lots of traffic problems.

B: That’s scary. Niigata’s getting tons too, right?

A: Totally! Sumon district has over eight feet! Can you imagine?

B: Crazy! And they're saying Hokkaido and even Kanto might get a lot too.

A: Exactly! Up to 70 centimeters in Tohoku and Niigata.

B: What about further south? Aichi and Mie?

A: Get this – even plains in Aichi and Mie could see snow! It's rare!

B: Really?! That’s wild! Should I stay home today?

A: Definitely be careful! Power outages, avalanches... they’re warning about everything. And falling snow from roofs!

B: Okay, good point. I’ll skip my shopping trip then. Thanks for the heads up!