A weather expert says heavy snowfall in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido may become more frequent if global warming progresses.

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Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido - disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido local government said ...

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Record-breaking snowfall has struck Hokkaido, Japan's northern island, causing significant disruptions in transportation and delivery systems. The extreme weather has led to airport closures, traffic ...

Swans on Lake Kussharo are an ever-present reminder of Hokkaido's natural beauty and frosty climate. Photograph by Danita Delimont, AWL Images Don't be fooled by the name 'double fromage’, it is ...

Weather officials say a low pressure system and moist air caused record snowfall in Obihiro City in Hokkaido, northern Japan, ...

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 47 inches of snowfall occurred during a 12-hour period on Monday in Obihiro, ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. pic.twitter.com/vAg1vopSHu— ...