Heavy snow hits Japan

Heavy snow hits Japan as cold front sets in
Japan was hit by heavy snowfall on Wednesday (February 19), as a cold front brought more winter weather to the country's centre, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The Switch: Insects - the low carbon protein for pets - and people?
Intermittent snow to continue in parts of Japan through Tuesday
Heavy snow is pounding many parts of Japan, with the severe conditions expected to continue through Sunday. Weather officials are warning of avalanches, traffic disruptions, power outages, falling trees and other snow-related incidents.
WATCH: Heavy snow hits Japan as wintry weather reaches peak
Snow has caused chaos for people in Yuzawa in Japan's Niigata prefecture, which has been blanketed by heavy snow as a cold front set in. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy snow advisory on Wednesday morning forecasting up to 70cm (2ft) of snowfall within 24 hours in areas along the Sea of Japan coast.
Japan drowns in snow chaos: over 20 dead already
Prolonged snowfall has claimed more than 20 lives in Japan so far. According to the Japanese weather service, it is set to continue snowing in the coming days.
Japan: Niigata blanketed by 10 feet of snow
Heavy snow hit Japan as a cold front brought more wintry weather to the country's central regions. In Niigata prefecture, parts of which have already seen over 10 ft of snow this winter, roads and buildings were blanketed by heavy snow.
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