Provinces in northeast China are experiencing a new round of cold wave and heavy snowfall starting from Sunday, with local authorities issuing alert against treacherous road conditions and blizzard weather.
In Suifenhe, a city situated on the China-Russia border in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, meteorological officials issued yellow alerts for both road icing and blizzards, with the heaviest snow reported in Suifenhe Town and Funing Town.
This snowfall has impacted local agriculture and transportation, with forecasts indicating that the snow will continue into Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Xunke County, also in Heilongjiang, saw varying degrees of snow accumulation and icy conditions on local roads. While some temporary traffic restrictions were put in place, the overall impact on transportation has been manageable, thanks to proactive measures from local authorities. Police have increased patrols to ensure driver safety, and snow removal operations are in full swing.
"The snow came down heavily and was quite wet, making the roads slippery. We've dispatched 13 snowplows and four bulldozers, and all our sanitation workers are on duty to continuously clean up snow from the streets and sidewalks in Xunke," said Bing Jun, head of the environmental hygiene maintenance center in the county.
In the neighboring Jilin Province, the Changbai Mountain area also experienced snowfall and strong winds. Early Monday, the scenic area announced its closure for the entire day due to hazardous road conditions. The timing of its reopening will depend on the weather.
China has a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe weather, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
Snowfall hits northeast China amid cold wave
