The Buzz | Snow falls in November in Tokyo for first time in 54 years

Tokyo residents woke up yesterday to the first November snowfall in more than 50 years. And the Japan Meteorological Agency said it was the first time fallen snow on the ground was observed in November since such records started to be taken in 1875.

An unusually cold air mass brought wet snow to Japan’s capital. Above-freezing temperatures kept the snow from sticking in most places, though it did accumulate on sidewalks and cars in Tokyo’s far western suburbs.

Meteorologists forecast up to 2 centimeters would fall, and more in the mountains northwest of Tokyo. The snow caused minor train delays during the morning commute.