- Heavy snowfall warnings are in effect across Japan, peaking Thursday morning and lasting until Sunday.
- Niigata Prefecture anticipates 100 centimeters of snow, with other regions expecting significant accumulations.
- Disruptions to transportation and potential power outages are concerns due to the heavy snowfall.

A: Hey, did you hear about the news? Big snow coming!

B: No! Seriously? What’s happening?

A: Yeah! The weather people are saying it’s going to be really bad. Especially tomorrow morning.

B: Wow! How much snow are we talking about?

A: A lot! Niigata might get over a meter - that’s like 100 centimeters!

B: A meter?! That’s crazy! I’m in Tokyo, though, right?

A: You’re in the Kanto-Koshin region. You'll probably get around 30 centimeters. Still a lot!

B: Okay, good to know. I need to stock up on supplies, I guess.

A: Totally! They’re worried about transportation being disrupted.

B: Oh no! And blackouts? That's scary.

A: Yeah, snow on the power lines. They’re saying they might not be able to clear it fast enough.

B: This winter weather is supposed to stick around until Sunday, right?

A: That's what they’re saying. Stay safe and warm!