- Record snowfall is impacting northern Japan, particularly Aomori Prefecture, with some areas experiencing 40-year highs.
- Aomori City has requested assistance from the Ground Self-Defense Force to help residents and address the extreme snow accumulation.
- Residents are warned to exercise caution due to potential collapses, avalanches, traffic disruptions, and power outages.

A: Did you hear about the news? It's crazy!
B: No, what happened?

A: Aomori is getting *tons* of snow! Like, record amounts!
B: Seriously? Wow! How much?

A: They’re saying Aomori City has over 1.7 meters! That’s almost two meters!
B: Two meters?! That’s insane! Is that normal for February?

A: Nope! It’s like, 2.5 times the usual amount! Joetsu and Kazuno are also getting huge snowfalls.
B: That sounds really dangerous.

A: It is! They’re worried about buildings collapsing from the weight. And avalanches!
B: Oh no! Are people okay?

A: They're advising people to be careful. And they even asked the Self-Defense Force to help!
B: The Self-Defense Force?! That’s serious!

A: Yeah, they're helping elderly people clear snow off their roofs, and gathering information.
B: That's so kind of them!

A: Apparently, they've had accidents during snow removal too.
B: That's terrible!

A: The snow is supposed to keep falling until Tuesday, but the temperature might rise a little.
B: Fingers crossed for warmer weather! Let's hope everyone stays safe.