Weather agency warns of heavy snowfall in western Tokyo, vicinity

Some parts of Tokyo and its surrounding areas are expected to be hit by heavy snowfall at the weekend, the Japanese weather agency said Friday, warning of traffic disruptions due to icy roads.Up to several centimeters of snow are expected to accumulate in Tokyo's western areas, and snow may also return to the heart of the capital, where it also fell earlier this week.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Tokyo and nearby prefectures are covered with cold air with temperatures below minus 3 C at 1,500 meters from the ground.Mountainous areas are especially expected to see heavy snow …READ FULL ARTICLE