On October 14, a reporter from the China News Service in Beijing provided insights from the China Meteorological Administration regarding weather developments in the country. Several regions across eight provinces and cities, including the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area, are currently experiencing widespread foggy conditions. A significant cold front has led to noticeable temperature drops in the north, with some areas in northern China and Northeast China seeing declines exceeding 12 degrees Celsius.
This morning, thick fog blanketed many locations in northern China. At 6 AM, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow fog alert, predicting that from morning to midday, foggy weather would prevail in central and southern Hebei, western Beijing, western Shandong, central and eastern Shanxi, northern Shaanxi, parts of northeastern and southern Henan, and central Hubei. Notably, visibility is dropping below 500 meters in areas like central and southwestern Hebei, western Beijing, central Shanxi, northern Shaanxi, and central Hubei, with some regions experiencing visibility of less than 200 meters due to heavy fog.
Meteorological experts urge the public in these areas to exercise caution when traveling, as low visibility could adversely affect transportation. Starting from the night of October 14, the hazy conditions are expected to weaken and dissipate from north to south due to the advancing cold air.
Experts also indicated that this cold front is primarily impacting the northeastern parts of northern China, leading to a strong cooling effect. On the 14th and 15th, areas in central and eastern Inner Mongolia and Northeast China will experience north winds ranging from level 5 to 6, with gusts reaching levels 7 to 8. Most regions will see temperature drops of 6 to 10 degrees Celsius, and in some places, the decrease will exceed 12 degrees.
In major cities, Harbin is expected to reach a high of 21 degrees Celsius on the 14th but will swiftly plummet to 8 degrees Celsius on the 15th, showcasing a drastic shift in temperatures. The public is advised to stay vigilant about the changing weather and dress appropriately to prevent colds.
Looking ahead, the Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts that after October 18, another wave of cold air will affect China. Temperatures across much of northern China, including Northeast China and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, will gradually decrease, with the 18th and 19th expected to see many areas setting new record lows since the autumn season began.
