According to the China Meteorological Administration’s recent report, a weak cold front has swept through several regions. On October 8, northern Xinjiang, northwestern Gansu, northern Qinghai, and midwestern Inner Mongolia experienced wind gusts ranging from 6 to 8 on the Beaufort scale, with some isolated areas even hitting 9 to 10. Dust storms were also reported in western and northeastern Xinjiang, along with sections of western Inner Mongolia, where Hami faced particularly severe sandstorms.
Looking ahead, this cold air mass is expected to move further south, impacting many northern regions. From October 9 to 11, temperatures in parts of North China, Northeast China, and Inner Mongolia are projected to drop by 3 to 6 degrees Celsius, with some areas in central and eastern Inner Mongolia possibly experiencing declines of over 8 degrees. This weather pattern will also bring northern winds at levels 4 to 5, with gusts potentially reaching 6 to 8. Today, the primary effects of the cold air will be felt in central and eastern Inner Mongolia, as well as northern Shanxi and Hebei. Additionally, from the night of October 9 through the day of October 10, the Bohai Sea will experience northeast winds ranging from 5 to 7, with gusts up to 8.
Before the cold front’s arrival, air quality in southern North China and western Huanghuai was generally moderate, with reports of light haze in some locations and brief instances of moderate haze in isolated spots. However, starting the night of October 9, the haze is expected to gradually decrease as the cold air moves south. Unfortunately, conditions for air diffusion may worsen again beginning the night of October 10, prompting officials to recommend that the public take necessary precautions.
In the southwest, persistent rain is anticipated. Over the next week, areas including the eastern Tibetan Plateau, southern Sichuan, and central and northern Yunnan, along with Guizhou, are expected to experience significant overcast weather. Specifically, regions in southeastern Tibet, southern Sichuan, central and northern Yunnan, and Guizhou may face moderate to heavy rainfall, with localized areas susceptible to torrential downpours. Furthermore, central and southern Qinghai, as well as northern areas of the western Sichuan Plateau, might receive light to moderate snow or sleet.
