Snowstorm Slams Hokkaido: Flights Grounded, Sapporo Buried Under Heavy Snow
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 20, 2026, 14:00 IST | Updated: Feb 20, 2026, 14:00 IST
A massive snowstorm hit Hokkaido, Japan, bringing flights to a halt and cancelling hundreds of trains. Sapporo experienced nearly half a metre of snow in just 24 hours, forcing schools to close and paralyzing parts of northern Japan. Watch the latest updates and extreme weather coverage.
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