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A couple living in a motorhome were unable to return home due to a severe blizzard in Hokkaido on January 24, 2026. Visibility dropped to one meter, with temperatures at -15°C. They were forced to spend the night in their vehicle at their workplace parking lot.
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A couple living in a motorhome were unable to return home due to a severe blizzard in Hokkaido on January 24, 2026. Visibility dropped to one meter, w...
A couple living in a motorhome were unable to return home due to a severe blizzard in Hokkaido on January 24, 2026. Visibility dropped to one meter, with temperatures at -15°C. They were forced to spend the night in their vehicle at their workplace parking lot.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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