- 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!