01 Mar 2018 | 03:01 AM UTC
Japan: Winter weather travel disruptions in northern regions March 1-2
Northern Japan faces travel disruptions at airports due to weather conditions; intermittent delays likely to continue until March 2
Event
At least 100 flights have reportedly been cancelled at airports in northern Japan due to winter weather conditions on Thursday, March 1, including New Chitose Airport (CTS) on Hokkaido. As snowy conditions are forecast to persist until earliest Friday, March 2, further transportation disruptions are possible in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals present in affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports, confirm travel reservations, and allow additional time for travel in affected areas.
