A sudden increase in snowfall has hit the regions of San'in and Hokuriku, negatively impacting travel and daily life. Forecasts suggest that the Kanto area may also be affected soon. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures, as more snow is expected over the next few days.

Severe weather changes, especially snowfall, tend to dramatically affect the daily life in Japan due to the country's dependency on its efficient public transportation systems. In the context of Japan, it's common for schools to close and commute times to increase during heavy snow. Therefore, such news is of high importance to Japanese residents, as it affects both daily commuting and education.

Similar to Japan, heavy snowfall in areas of the US, particularly the Northeastern states, and Europe can cause disruption of the daily life. Transportation gets affected, schools and offices may shut down, and the government implements measures to assure everyone's safety.