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Japan: Record January Snowfall Hits Aomori, Disrupting Traffic and Trains

On January 28, Aomori City recorded 150 centimeters of snowfall for the first time in 40 years, causing traffic congestion across the city and a series of train service suspensions. Snow depth reached 154 centimeters by 9 p.m., tying for the second-highest January total on record, last seen on January 30, 1986. According to Aomori Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on January 29, two people had died and 85 others were injured, while damage was confirmed at four residential properties. The video captures conditions in Aomori City on the morning of January 29, showing the extent of the heavy snowfall.

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Expressway interchange congested due to snow

IWAKUNI, Japan, Jan. 5 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2026, shows traffic congestion at the Sanyo Expressway interchange in Iwakuni in the western Japan prefecture of Yamaguchi, due to heavy snow the previous day. (Kyodo)

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), left, makes remarks as he and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York), center, hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Looking on from right is Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) makes remarks at a press conference with Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) makes remarks as he and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) makes remarks at a press conference with Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) makes remarks as he and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Expressway interchange congested due to snow

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2026, shows traffic congestion at the Sanyo Expressway interchange in Iwakuni in the western Japan prefecture of Yamaguchi, due to heavy snow the previous day.

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US: Snow Hits St. Louis, Blanketing Roads

A surprise early-afternoon snowstorm hit St. Louis on Monday, December 1 causing crashes, traffic jams, and school closures. Major incidents included a pile-up on westbound I-270 and heavy congestion across the region. Officials said the snow arrived earlier than forecast, preventing timely road treatment.

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Urban motorization

08.10.2025, Tallinn. Urban motorization is a complex phenomenon that leads to significant challenges like traffic congestion, increased air pollution, and a greater demand for expansive parking infrastructure. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Urban motorization

08.10.2025, Tallinn. Urban motorization is a complex phenomenon that leads to significant challenges like traffic congestion, increased air pollution, and a greater demand for expansive parking infrastructure. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Urban motorization

08.10.2025, Tallinn. Urban motorization is a complex phenomenon that leads to significant challenges like traffic congestion, increased air pollution, and a greater demand for expansive parking infrastructure. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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