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Winter Fury Hits Japan
Niigata Prefecture, famed for its picture-perfect snowscapes, is now battling a relentless snowstorm that’s turned daily life into a frosty marathon. Roads in Minamiuonuma City are buried under 1-meter snowdrifts, while locals swap ski lifts for shovels to dig out homes and businesses.
‘Three Hours Just to Clear the Roof’
One resident sighed: ‘It’s like a part-time job now—1 hour for the driveway, 3 hours if the roof caves in.’ The city, usually buzzing with winter tourists, faces unprecedented disruptions as heavy snow spreads to Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures. A 6-km traffic jam on a central highway left drivers stranded for hours .
Avalanche Warnings Loom
Japan’s Meteorological Agency warns of avalanches and landslides as wind and snow continue pummeling regions. Travelers are urged to postpone trips, while residents stock up on supplies amid forecasts of more chaos ahead.
Stay warm, stay safe—this winter’s not messing around.
NewspaperAmigo – Your Global News Buddy 
that’s turned daily life into a frosty marathon. Roads in Minamiuonuma City are buried under 1-meter snowdrifts, while locals swap ski lifts for shovels to dig out homes and businesses.
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as wind and snow continue pummeling regions. Travelers are urged to postpone trips, while residents stock up on supplies amid forecasts of more chaos ahead.
