Snowfall and near-blizzard conditions affected large parts of Hokkaido over the past two days, with the strongest impacts in the western and northern regions. Cities such as Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Niseko, and Abashiri recorded fresh snow accumulation, strong winds, and reduced visibility. Snow removal operations intensified, while transport services experienced delays and difficult road conditions. Meteorologists warn that cold air and unstable winter weather may keep snowfall and blizzard risks high in the coming days.