Tokyo was hit by unseasonal snow on Wednesday as a developing low-pressure system prompted the weather agency to issue advisories for severe atmospheric conditions including gales, thunderstorms and high waves in wide areas of the Japanese archipelago.
The extremely unstable weather, stretching from Japan's west to east, is being caused by very cold air and a low-pressure system coming into contact with moist air in the atmosphere. The Japan Meteorological Agency advised caution for lightning, tornadoes, hail and heavy rain.
The agency also warned of snowstorms and strong winds in the country's north and west.
The unusual snowfall comes ahead of Japan's cherry blossom season, with the flowers forecast to start blooming in Tokyo on Saturday, according to the Japan Weather Association.
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rainyday
Fortunately the weather this coming weekend looks a lot warmer.
The_Beagle
It's the final full day of winter. The vernal equinox comes tomorrow at 18:04. Winter is just saying goodbye for now...
Speed
Glad this'll be the last spurt of winter. Hate the cold weather.
Namahage
Excellent powder yesterday in Hokkaido.
grc
Can JT tell us how often it has snowed in Tokyo in March in say the last twenty-five year, to quantify the claim of unseasonality?
WA4TKG
Good thing I came South last week
WA4TKG
Snow shouldn’t bother Speed Racer, he’s a professional