Brace yourselves! A massive cold front is sweeping across the Chinese mainland, bringing with it blizzards, icy winds, and a serious chill factor ❄️🌬️. If you thought winter was coming later, think again!
Starting Saturday and rolling into Monday, central and eastern parts of China are about to experience a temperature drop that'll make you reach for that extra layer 🧥. We're talking 8 to 12 degrees Celsius cooler, and in some spots, over 14 degrees! That's like going from hoodie weather to full-on parka mode overnight 🥶.
The heavy snowfall isn't just for show—it's causing major headaches for travelers. As of Friday, 79 road sections are affected by snow and ice, including closures on 17 highways and several national and provincial roads 🚧. If you're planning a road trip, you might want to rethink your route or stay cozy indoors.
But wait, there's more! The snowfall is expected to keep moving northeast, hitting areas like eastern Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Jilin with fresh powder on Sunday and Monday 🌨️. Even though places like Gansu and Shanxi might see the snow ease up, the freezing temps mean the snow that's already on the ground isn't going anywhere fast.
Air travel isn't spared either ✈️. Airports in Shenyang and Changchun could see delays and cancellations from late Sunday through Tuesday morning due to snowy and icy runways. Even down in Kunming, flights might hit some snags around Monday.
Over in Xinjiang, high winds have already put the brakes on numerous train services 🚂. If you've got tickets for canceled trains, good news—you can snag a refund or rebook without any fees. Railway authorities are on it and will get things moving as soon as the weather chills out (pun intended) 😏.
Bottom line: Stay updated! Check the 12306.cn website or hit up railway customer service. And maybe enjoy a mug of hot cocoa while you're at it ☕.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
