Powerful winter weather has swept across northern Japan, bringing heavy snowfall, blizzards, and violent winds, with Hokkaido bearing the brunt of the storm. Snow depth reached 23 centimeters in Fukagawa, 13 centimeters in Kutchan, and 11 centimeters in Biei. Sapporo also received around 10 centimeters of snow, marking the first recorded snow cover of the season in its lowland areas. At Cape Erimo, wind gusts reached 43.4 meters per second, while Muroran recorded gusts of up to 32.5 meters per second. Heavy snowfall combined with powerful winds created blizzard conditions, sharply reducing visibility and making roads dangerous. Northeastern Japan was also affected, with Akita and Yamagata experiencing powerful wind gusts. At Tobishima Island, wind gusts reached 33.9 meters per second, while Akita recorded up to 29.5 meters per second. Along the coast, waves reached several meters, and seawater overtopped protective structures in Tomamae, while falling trees caused damage in Hakodate. Heavy snow, blizzards, powerful winds, and rough seas have created severe winter conditions across northern Japan.