According to Japan Meteorological Agency, the first snowfall is observed in Wakkanai in Hokkaido on 10/19 (Sat) for the first time in Japan this season. After that, there was the first snowfall in Asahikawa and Abashiri as well. On 10/20 (Sun), there was the first snowfall in Sapporo 22 days earlier than last year.
Wakkanai … 10/19 (Sat) *As usual, 22 days earlier than last year.
Asahikawa … 10/19 (Sat) *As usual, 2 days earlier than last year.
Abashiri … 10/19 (Sat) *11 days earlier than usual, 23 days earlier than last year.
Obihiro … 10/20 (Sun) *12 days earlier than usual, 25 days earlier than last year.
Sapporo … 10/20 (Sun) *8 days earlier than usual, 22 days earlier than last year.