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Tokyo sees first November snow in 54 years Tokyo sees first November snow in 54 years
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Tokyo experienced its first November snowfall in 54 years on Thursday. Tokyo is experiencing its first November snowfall in 54 years.
Residents of the Japanese capital were taken by surprise, as the temperatures around this time of the year usually range from 10C to 17C.Residents of the Japanese capital were taken by surprise, as the temperatures around this time of the year usually range from 10C to 17C.
The snow was caused by an unusual cold front over the city, but above-freezing temperatures kept the snow from sticking. It is the first time fallen snow has been seen on the ground in Tokyo in November since records started to be taken in 1875.
The unexpected weather meant longer commuting trips because of public transport delays. The snow, caused by an unusual cold front over the city, caused slight delays on public transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency also warned of possible icy roads, snow on electric wires and trees, and the collapse of plastic greenhouses, according to the Japan Times. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also warned of possible icy roads, snow on electric wires and trees, and the collapse of plastic greenhouses, according to the Japan Times.
The last time it snowed in Tokyo in November, in 1962...