Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, saw its first Nov snowfall in more than half a century.
The snow began falling before dawn with the mercury approaching zero as the cold weather system moved south.
The Japan Meteorological Agency indicated this was the first time snow had fallen in Nov in central Tokyo since 1962. Amounts were greater in suburban areas close to mountains.
Even central Tokyo saw brief accumulations, which the agency forecast to be as high as two cm or one inch.
This is the first Nov accumulation since 1875.
Weather officials added they were unclear if it meant climate change or events such as El Nino
Tokyo, which extends over a wide area and includes many suburbs, enjoys relatively mild winters compared to some other parts of the country where snowfall is more frequent.
Tokyo Snow After 54 Years- Peculiar cold temperature was caused by Arctic air separating from normal route around North Pole. This has happened due to changes in atmospheric pressure. This is known as Arctic oscillation.
- Tokyo residents have a special word for snow arrival each year. It is called hatusyuki or first snow. It usually comes during Jan-Feb.
