Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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  • 2026 at about 17:15h, Video Location: Near Soen Station in Sapporo, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: January 13, Hokkaido

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