- Heavy snowfall is expected across Japan, including rare snow in areas like Tokyo, through Sunday.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of potential disruptions including traffic problems, avalanches, and power outages.
- Blizzards and near-zero visibility are already occurring in Hokkaido, prompting residents to limit travel.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the weekend weather?
B: No! What's up? Is it going to be okay?
A: Not really! It's supposed to snow *a lot*. Like, really a lot.
B: Seriously? Even in Tokyo? I heard something about that!
A: Yeah! The weather agency is saying even areas that don't usually get snow, like Tokyo, might see some.
B: Wow! Hokkaido and Tohoku are already getting hammered, right?
A: Totally! The wind is super strong too! They measured really high wind speeds.
B: Crazy! And the snow is piling up already. 20 centimeters already!
A: I know! They're expecting up to 70 centimeters in Niigata by Sunday morning!
B: 70 centimeters?! That's insane! We need to be careful, right?
A: Definitely! They’re warning about traffic problems, avalanches, and power outages.
B: Oh no! And they said blizzards are happening in Hokkaido now, making it hard to see anything.
A: Exactly! They're telling people to stay home if they don't *need* to go out.
B: Okay, good to know! Maybe I'll just curl up with a good book this weekend.
A: Sounds like a good plan! Stay safe!
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of potential disruptions including traffic problems, avalanches, and power outages.
- Blizzards and near-zero visibility are already occurring in Hokkaido, prompting residents to limit travel.
A: Hey! Did you hear about the weekend weather?
B: No! What's up? Is it going to be okay?
A: Not really! It's supposed to snow *a lot*. Like, really a lot.
B: Seriously? Even in Tokyo? I heard something about that!
A: Yeah! The weather agency is saying even areas that don't usually get snow, like Tokyo, might see some.
B: Wow! Hokkaido and Tohoku are already getting hammered, right?
A: Totally! The wind is super strong too! They measured really high wind speeds.
B: Crazy! And the snow is piling up already. 20 centimeters already!
A: I know! They're expecting up to 70 centimeters in Niigata by Sunday morning!
B: 70 centimeters?! That's insane! We need to be careful, right?
A: Definitely! They’re warning about traffic problems, avalanches, and power outages.
B: Oh no! And they said blizzards are happening in Hokkaido now, making it hard to see anything.
A: Exactly! They're telling people to stay home if they don't *need* to go out.
B: Okay, good to know! Maybe I'll just curl up with a good book this weekend.
A: Sounds like a good plan! Stay safe!
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Heavy snowfall expected across Japan through Sunday, including rare snow in Tokyo. Warnings issued for traffic disruptions, avalanches, & power outages. Hokkaido experiencing blizzards; residents advised to limit travel. Up to 70cm expected in Niigata. #JapanSnow #WeatherAlert
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260206_02/#summary
Date: Feb. 6, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-02-06
Created: 2026/02/06 09:40
Updated: 2026/02/06 09:42