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Season's First Snowfall in Tokyo, 10 Days Later Than Average

TOKYO, Jan 13 (News On Japan) - Snow began falling in the Kanto region from Saturday afternoon, blanketing Tokyo with its first snowfall of the season, 10 days later than average but 11 days earlier than last year.

As evening approached, the weather turned to a mix of rain and snow, with temperatures in central Tokyo falling to around 2°C, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency

While rain and snow in the Kanto region are expected to ease by late at night, a strong cold snap is forecast for Sunday morning, with temperatures dropping to 2°C in central Tokyo and as low as -4°C in Utsunomiya. Caution is advised due to the potential for icy roads.

ヤバいな雪のせいで路面凍結でスタッドレスタイヤ????売れるね✨✨
東京の雪⛄
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Source: ANNnewsCH

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