Surprise snowfall brings cheer to the Kanto Plain

Surprise snowfall brings cheer to the Kanto Plain
By Bryce S. Dubee, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Friday, January 25, 2008

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Residents of the Kanto Plain got a wintery surprise Wednesday as the area received its first significant snowfall in recent memory.

Between 1½ and 2 inches of snow accumulated at Yokota, according to the 374th Operational Support Squadron Weather Flight.

While base officials said the weather did not have any major effect on operations, many people found the snow to be a good change of scenery.

“It’s awesome; we haven’t seen stuff like this in years,” said Tate Jager, 12, as he and a group of friends gathered after school to get in some sledding and a snowball fight or two before it all melted.

Although they did not miss any school because of the weather, Sean Kavanaugh, 13, said he still was glad it snowed.


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