Starting from the 18th, a strong wave of cold air is set to sweep across many regions, with temperature drops exceeding 10 degrees Celsius in several areas, and in some places, it could reach over 14 degrees. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of this cold front in your area.
**In the North: Time to Pull Out the Heavy Coats and Blankets**
Currently, a powerful cold front is gathering strength, with a high-pressure center reaching 1040 hPa. As a low-pressure system deepens over Siberia on the 18th, the cold air will begin to pour down.
The areas most affected by this cold air will be north of the Yangtze River, with many experiencing a transition from autumn to early winter. Between the 18th and 19th, eastern parts of Northwest China, Northeast China, central and eastern North China, the Huanghuai region, and Jianghuai will see temperature drops between 8 to 10 degrees. Northern and eastern North China and central-southern Northeast China could see drops of 10 to 12 degrees, with some areas experiencing declines of over 14 degrees.
After this drop in temperature, regions such as Northeast China, North China, and Huanghuai will observe the lowest temperatures since the start of autumn. The southern boundary of the 10-degree maximum temperature line will reach central Hebei and southern Shanxi, while the 15-degree line will extend to southern Henan. Below is a list highlighting the record low maximum temperatures in various provincial capitals and municipalities, which illustrates just how chilly it’s going to get.
Additionally, minimum temperatures will also set new lows since the beginning of autumn, with mornings and evenings in the North feeling reminiscent of winter. It’s time to dig out those heavy coats and blankets, or you may regret it.
From the 19th to the 20th, most northern regions will see minimum temperatures drop to single digits, with the 0-degree line reaching central North China. Cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, and Zhengzhou will experience minimum temperatures around 5 degrees, while Taiyuan’s minimum could be as low as 1 degree.
Accompanying the drop in temperature, North China, Northeast China, and the Huanghuai region will experience winds of 4 to 6 levels, with gusts reaching 7 to 9 levels, leading to a noticeable wind chill effect. Friends in the North should take precautions against the cold and guard against catching a cold.
**In the Yangtze River Mid-Lower Reaches: A Chilly Weekend Ahead**
Though areas like Anhui, Hubei, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hunan, Chongqing, and eastern Sichuan will also feel the effects of the cold air, the drop in temperature will be less severe compared to the North.
From the 19th to the 20th, temperatures in many southern regions will see a slight decrease. For instance, cities like Shanghai, Chongqing, and Nanchang will see maximum temperatures drop just above 20 degrees, while Wuhan, Changsha, and Chengdu will reach around 18 degrees on the 20th.
**In South China: You Stay Cold, I’ll Stay Warm**
Regions such as Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan will feel minimal effects from this cold air, with many areas expected to maintain maximum temperatures above 30 degrees all through the weekend.
Moreover, a broad area of rainfall continues across the central and eastern regions, with tonight into tomorrow morning expected to be the peak of this weather pattern. It is anticipated that from tonight to tomorrow, parts of the Liaodong Peninsula, central and western North China, much of the Huanghuai and Jianghuai regions, eastern Jianghan, western Jiangnan, and northern South China will experience moderate to heavy rainfall. Notably, some areas in central-eastern Shandong and northeastern Hunan could see heavy or even torrential downpours.
Although the rain in the North will be gradual and persistent, cumulative rainfall in certain areas of Henan and Shandong may be notably rare for this time of year. Meanwhile, southern regions will experience more intense downpours, with brief but heavy precipitation—so please take precautions if you’re in the affected areas.
(Source: China Weather Network)
【Editor: Wang Qin】
