Tokyo, Yokohama observe first snowfall of season, one day earlier than average year

People visit Sensoji Temple in Taito Ward, Tokyo, as it snows on Friday (Jan 2) night. -- Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun via The Japan News/Asia News Network

TOKYO (Japan News/ANN): The first snowfall of the season was observed in central Tokyo and Yokohama on Friday when a strong winter pressure pattern brought heavy snowfall mainly to areas along the Sea of Japan on the day.

Tokyo’s first snowfall arrived one day earlier compared to an average year, and 14 days later than last season.