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. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, residents were warned about possible avalanches in the country's northern regions following two weeks of snow and a sudden temperature increase, causing the snow to melt, according to the Associated Press, The Japan Times and Sky News. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency confirmed the death toll was caused by the extreme snowfall, per The Japan Times.