Significant cold front halts travel across China, warnings declared
A significant cold front is causing travel disruptions across China, prompting the issuance of various alerts.
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A significant cold front is currently moving across China, bringing with it blizzards, strong winds, and major temperature drops. The National Meteorological Center has issued several weather alerts, cautioning citizens about dangerous conditions affecting much of the nation.
Starting Saturday and lasting through Monday, large portions of central and eastern China are set to experience a steep temperature decline. Forecasts predict temperature drops of 8 to 12 degrees Celsius in many areas, with certain regions—such as central Inner Mongolia, central and southern Shaanxi, central and northern Shanxi, western Henan, and the northern Sichuan Plateau—preparing for even greater declines surpassing 14 degrees Celsius.
The heavy snowfall has already caused significant disruptions to road travel. As of Friday, 79 road sections were affected by snow and icy conditions, which include 25 major road closures impacting 17 highways, four national roads, three provincial roads, and several toll stations across various provinces. The timeline for reopening these roads is currently uncertain.
Snowfall is expected to continue affecting travel in the upcoming days. On Sunday and Monday, the areas most affected by heavy snowfall will shift northeast, with substantial accumulations anticipated in eastern Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Jilin.
While the snowfall in Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and western Henan is likely to decrease by Sunday, accumulated snow will remain due to the ongoing cold temperatures.
The combination of deep snow and frigid conditions creates a serious challenge for road travel, especially in mountainous regions.
Airports in northeast China’s Shenyang and Changchun may experience flight delays and cancellations due to snow and icy runways from late Sunday through Tuesday morning. Similar delays are expected at Kunming Airport in southwest China on Monday.
In a related issue, high winds in Xinjiang resulted in the suspension of numerous train services on Friday. Passengers with tickets for canceled trains can receive refunds or make alternative travel arrangements without extra charges.
Railway authorities are monitoring the weather closely and will restore services as conditions improve. Travelers are encouraged to check the 12306.cn website or reach out to railway customer service for the latest updates.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
Starting Saturday and lasting through Monday, large portions of central and eastern China are set to experience a steep temperature decline. Forecasts predict temperature drops of 8 to 12 degrees Celsius in many areas, with certain regions—such as central Inner Mongolia, central and southern Shaanxi, central and northern Shanxi, western Henan, and the northern Sichuan Plateau—preparing for even greater declines surpassing 14 degrees Celsius.
The heavy snowfall has already caused significant disruptions to road travel. As of Friday, 79 road sections were affected by snow and icy conditions, which include 25 major road closures impacting 17 highways, four national roads, three provincial roads, and several toll stations across various provinces. The timeline for reopening these roads is currently uncertain.
Snowfall is expected to continue affecting travel in the upcoming days. On Sunday and Monday, the areas most affected by heavy snowfall will shift northeast, with substantial accumulations anticipated in eastern Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Jilin.
While the snowfall in Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and western Henan is likely to decrease by Sunday, accumulated snow will remain due to the ongoing cold temperatures.
The combination of deep snow and frigid conditions creates a serious challenge for road travel, especially in mountainous regions.
Airports in northeast China’s Shenyang and Changchun may experience flight delays and cancellations due to snow and icy runways from late Sunday through Tuesday morning. Similar delays are expected at Kunming Airport in southwest China on Monday.
In a related issue, high winds in Xinjiang resulted in the suspension of numerous train services on Friday. Passengers with tickets for canceled trains can receive refunds or make alternative travel arrangements without extra charges.
Railway authorities are monitoring the weather closely and will restore services as conditions improve. Travelers are encouraged to check the 12306.cn website or reach out to railway customer service for the latest updates.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
