November 26, 2024
BEIJING – China’s National Meteorological Center has issued a yellow alert, the second severest in the four-tier warning system, for heavy snow at 10 am today, forecasting significant snowfall from 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday.
According to the center, heavy to severe snowstorms are expected in northeastern Inner Mongolia autonomous region and most of Northeast China.
Snowfall may reach 20 to 26 millimeters in northern Heilongjiang province, northeastern Liaoning province and southeastern Jilin province, where snow accumulation is predicted to increase by 5 to 10 centimeters in these areas.
From Monday to Wednesday, rain, snow or sleet is forecasted for eastern Inner Mongolia, northern part of North China and Northeast China.
The NMC also maintained a yellow alert for the ongoing cold front, forecasting temperature drops of 6 to 10 C across central and eastern China from 8 am Monday to 8 am Thursday.
Northeastern Inner Mongolia, central and the northern part of North China, as well as parts of Northeast China may experience temperature declines of 12 to 14 C, with some areas plunging by more than 16 C.
By Thursday, the 0 C temperature line is expected to extend southward to areas stretching from northern Jiangsu and Anhui province to southern Henan province. In high-altitude regions such as Huangshan Mountain, temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing.
Residents in affected regions are suggested to brace for bitterly cold weather, strong winds and heavy snowfall. The public is urged to take measures to stay warm and protect vulnerable individuals from cold-related illnesses. Drivers should be cautious to watch for icy, slippery roads and maintain safe distances while staying alert to changing road conditions, the NMC said.