- Unseasonably warm temperatures in northern Japan increase the risk of snow and ice falling from roofs.
- A rapidly developing storm will bring strong winds, heavy snow, and rough seas, particularly to Hokkaido, starting Thursday night.
- Significant snowfall is expected across a wide area of Japan through Sunday, including regions not typically accustomed to snow, potentially disrupting travel and causing power outages.

A: Did you hear about the news? Crazy weather!
B: No, what happened?

A: Apparently, it’s warmer than usual for February!
B: Seriously? That’s wild.

A: Yeah! They’re worried about snow falling from roofs.
B: Oh no! That’s dangerous.

A: And then, stormy weather is coming to the north!
B: Hokkaido, right?

A: Exactly! Starting Thursday night.
B: Wow, strong winds too?

A: Super strong! Up to 126 kilometers per hour!
B: That’s intense! Rough seas, too?

A: Yep! And lots of snow is expected for Saturday and Sunday.
B: Where?

A: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Niigata… even the Pacific coast!
B: Tokyo might get snow?!

A: They're saying it’s possible! Even Kyushu!
B: Unbelievable!

A: They’re warning about traffic problems in Hokkaido.
B: Blizzards and snowdrifts, huh?

A: And avalanches! Plus, power outages too.
B: Be careful out there!