At Least 11 People Die In The Worst Snowstorm To Hit Tokyo In A Decade

Thousands have been injured, and tens of thousands have lost power.

At least 11 people have reportedly died in the worst snowstorm to hit Tokyo in over a decade.

JAPAN: A winter storm saw Tokyo go from no snow to 27cm (11in) of snow between 0600 and 2300 local time Saturday. MT

Japan's Meteorological Agency said at least 10.6 inches of snow fell on Saturday in Tokyo, the most snowfall the city has seen in over 45 years.

Several universities were forced to delay the start of their entrance exams because of the snowstorm.

There was 10 inch snow in Tokyo yesterday (45 year record apparently), and my flight from SFO delayed by 50min. Hmmm,

Over the weekend Tokyo got the most snow it's had in 45 years. (Photo by Cup Noodle Museum)

The snowstorm has also potentially discouraged voters from heading to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new governor of Tokyo.

The 11 deaths were all reportedly caused by traffic accidents and falls.

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