The Central Meteorological Observatory has predicted that starting on the 15th, a robust cold front advancing eastward and southward will initiate a new period of widespread precipitation in central and eastern regions, accompanied by a decrease in temperatures and strong winds. Between November 15 and 18, most areas in central and eastern China can expect temperatures to fall by 6 to 10°C, with some locations experiencing drops surpassing 12°C.
Meteorological data indicates that on November 13, northern Xinjiang experienced light to moderate snow or sleet, with localized heavy to severe snowfall in Altay and Tacheng. Moderate to heavy rain was observed in parts of Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Henan, and Anhui. The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts that a powerful cold front will begin moving from west to east across most of China starting on the 14th. This front is expected to cause temperature reductions of 6 to 10°C in central and northern Xinjiang on the 14th, with local declines exceeding 12°C, along with strong winds. Northern and western Xinjiang are anticipated to receive light to moderate snow or sleet, with heavy snow and even severe snowstorms possible in parts of Altay and Tacheng. From the 15th to the 18th, as the cold front advances east and south, temperatures across most of central and eastern China are projected to decrease by 6 to 10°C, with some areas dropping more than 12°C. The 0°C temperature line is expected to shift southward to southern North China and southeastern Northwest China. During this cold-front-induced precipitation phase, regions in eastern Northwest China, western and northern North China, and northeastern areas will transition from rain to snow, with certain parts of Northeast China potentially facing snowstorms. Light to moderate rain, with local instances of heavy rain, is predicted for the Huang-Huai, Jiang-Huai, and Jiang-Han regions.
Prior to the cold front’s southward movement, central and eastern regions remain relatively warm as of the 13th. This warmth is forecasted to persist on the 14th and 15th, with high temperatures generally reaching above 25°C in central and eastern China. In parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian, temperatures may exceed 30°C. Meteorological experts highlight that this impending strong cold front will impact much of northern China, featuring an extensive influence area and a substantial temperature drop. Over the upcoming week, rainfall in eastern Northwest China, North China, and the Huang-Huai region is expected to be more frequent, with precipitation amounts significantly surpassing the seasonal average.
