At Least 35 Dead and Almost 400 Injured as 6.5 Feet of Snow Hits Japan, with Authorities Warning of Impending Avalanches

At least 35 people have died and 393 have been injured following heavy snowfall in Japan, with authorities warning of impending avalanches in the northern regions as temperatures rise. The extreme snowfall, which reached up to 6.5 feet in some areas, has caused blocked roads, power outages for over 1,700 homes, and the suspension of most train lines. Rescue efforts have been complicated by the snow, with medical staff having to assist people on foot due to inaccessible roads.