Does — It Snow In Japan

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It’s all about the "sea-effect." Cold, dry air from Siberia sweeps across the Sea of Japan, picking up moisture. When this air hits the tall mountain ranges running down the spine of Japan, it’s forced upward, cools rapidly, and dumps massive amounts of snow on the western side. does it snow in japan