Central Meteorological Observatory- From the 19th, there will be widespread rain and snow in the central and eastern regions

According to the China Meteorological Administration, from October 19 to 20, a strong cold front will continue to affect the central and eastern regions of China. Areas including eastern Northeast China, central and eastern North China, Huanghuai, Jianghuai, Jianghan, Jiangnan, and parts of eastern Southwest China will see temperatures drop by 6 to 10 degrees Celsius, with some areas experiencing drops of over 12 degrees. Additionally, from October 19 to 21, another wave of cold air will move east, bringing light to moderate rain and snow to regions including eastern Northwest China, eastern Southwest China, most parts of Northeast China, Jianghan, Huanghuai, and western and northern Jiangnan, with heavy rain expected in parts of eastern Southwest China.

Recent weather observations showed heavy rainfall in provinces such as Guizhou, Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Shandong, while regions like Inner Mongolia and parts of Northeast China experienced strong winds and significant temperature drops. From 8 AM yesterday to 6 AM today, areas including northern and eastern Guizhou, southern Sichuan, central and southern Hunan, northern and central Jiangxi, southern Zhejiang, eastern Guangxi, southwestern Guangdong, and northeastern Hebei experienced heavy rainfall or downpours, with parts of Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan, and Shandong recording localized torrential rain ranging from 100 to 211 mm, and one area in Yangjiang, Guangdong seeing up to 287 mm. Elsewhere, regions in northern Xinjiang, southern Qinghai, and eastern Tibet had rain mixed with snow or rain, accumulating between 5 to 15 mm in some areas.

The strong cold air is expected to continue influencing the central and eastern parts of China. On October 19 and 20, further temperature reductions of 6 to 10 degrees, and more than 12 degrees in localized regions, are anticipated. Strong winds of 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale are forecasted across areas in western Inner Mongolia, northeastern Heilongjiang, southern Liaoning, eastern and southern Xinjiang, western and northern Qinghai, northern Gansu, and parts of Shandong along the coast. Coastal waters in Bohai Sea, Bohai Strait, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and other regions may experience winds of 7 to 8, with gusts reaching 9 to 10.

Looking ahead, a widespread rain and snow event is predicted from October 19 to 21 due to the cold air moving eastward. This will include light to moderate rain and snow across the eastern Northwest, eastern Southwest, most of Northeast China, and parts of Jianghuai and Jiangnan. Heavy rain and localized conditions of downpours are expected in parts of eastern Southwest China, with light to moderate snow or rain mixed with snow in areas such as northern Xinjiang, eastern Tibet, and parts of Inner Mongolia.

As we look at the next three days of weather forecasts, from 8 AM on October 19 to 8 AM on October 20, areas in northwestern Inner Mongolia, northern Xinjiang, northeastern Tibet, northern and southern Qinghai, and northern Gansu are likely to see some light snow or rain mixed with snow, particularly in parts of northern Xinjiang where moderate to heavy snow could accumulate. Regions in western Inner Mongolia and parts of the northeastern Northwest may experience moderate to heavy rain, with localized areas like the northwestern Sichuan Basin and central Chongqing seeing excessive rainfall of 50 to 80 mm.

The forecast continues for October 20 to 21 with light snow or mixed precipitation anticipated across several regions, while the eastern and southern parts of Northeast China, eastern Tibet, northern Ningxia, and much of Huabei and Huanghuai will see light to moderate rainfall.

As we approach October 21 to 22, light snow or mixed precipitation is expected in parts of Inner Mongolia, northeastern Heilongjiang, and northwestern Gansu, while many regions in Northeast China and Jiangnan will likely experience light to moderate rain. As the weather patterns continue to evolve, it will be crucial for residents in affected areas to stay informed and be prepared for potentially impactful weather conditions.