Mount Fuji Records First Snowfall of Winter Season 21 Days Later Than Average

Oct 23, 2025 10:04 pm CST

Japan's iconic Mount Fuji received its first snow cover of winter on Thursday, arriving 21 days later than the historical average but earlier than last year's record-late snowfall. The delayed snow pattern on this culturally significant peak comes amid Japan experiencing record-breaking summer temperatures, highlighting potential shifts in seasonal patterns across the nation.