Following the snowfall from December 10, Northern China will continue to welcome a new round of snow with stronger intensity from tomorrow (December 13), with forecasts that some places may experience blizzards and snowfalls. The temperature is the lowest in history.
According to forecasts of the China Central Meteorological Station, from December 13-16, a period of heavy snow and cold will reappear in the Eastern, Central and Northern regions of the country. In particular, many areas of heavy snowfall in the North and South of the Yellow River will coincide with the heavy snowfall on December 10, in some places the amount of snowfall will reach extreme levels with a sharp drop in temperature. There are places where the lowest temperature may drop near or below the lowest level in history during the same period.
Many provinces in Northern China, including the capital Beijing, Tianjin city and Hebei province, may experience snowstorms, with accumulated snowfall of up to 20-35 mm, with a thickness above 20 cm.
Along with heavy snowfall, a cold wave also hit most areas across China from December 14-16, causing temperatures to drop by 8-12℃, in some places by over 14℃.
Chinese meteorological experts warn that due to the high risk of snowstorms and low temperatures, localities in the country need to guard against adverse impacts on traffic, urban operations and agriculture. Since mid-December, the temperature in Central and Eastern China will continuously decrease, some areas in the North and South of the Yellow River will have a sharp drop in temperature, the temperature will reach or touch a record low for the same period in the calendar. history, so people need to pay attention to taking measures to prevent cold and keep warm.
Previously, a cold wave swept through Northern China, causing many places, including Beijing, to receive the first snow of the year, affecting traffic. According to Beijing Public Transportation Group, as of 6 a.m. yesterday, a total of 172 bus routes had to be adjusted due to snowfall, of which 157 routes were suspended. To cope with the cold weather, many measures have been taken to increase water supply and heating for people.