Central Meteorological Observatory- Rainy weather in the southwest and weak cold air affecting the northeast

In a recent update from the China Meteorological Administration, it was reported that the weather across the country was generally mild yesterday. However, strong winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures were observed in regions such as Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and Shanxi. Looking ahead, the next three days are expected to bring cloudy and rainy weather to areas including the Tibetan Plateau, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou. Authorities are advising residents to be vigilant due to the potential for localized heavy rainfall that could trigger secondary disasters.

**Current Weather Situation**
1. **Observations**: Overall, precipitation levels across the country have been low, although southwestern Yunnan and southern Taiwan experienced heavy rains. In eastern Qinghai and southern Gansu, a mix of rain and snow was noted. A weak cold front has caused wind gusts reaching levels 6-8 in numerous areas, notably much of Inner Mongolia, northern Ningxia, northern Shaanxi, most of Shanxi, northwest Hebei, and parts of northeastern China. As of 6 AM today, temperatures in these regions have fallen by 4-8 degrees Celsius, with some areas seeing drops of 10-12 degrees.

2. **Key Weather Forecasts**:
– **Southwest Region**: Over the coming days, the eastern Tibetan Plateau, western and southern Sichuan, western and northern-central Yunnan, and Guizhou are likely to experience overcast skies and rain. Southeastern Tibet, southern Sichuan, northern-central Yunnan, and Guizhou may face moderate to heavy rain, with localized heavy downpours anticipated. Additionally, central and southern Qinghai might see light to moderate snow or mixed precipitation.
– **Weak Cold Front in Northeast**: From October 10th to 11th, the weak cold front will continue to affect the northern regions, leading to temperature drops of 3-6 degrees in parts of North and Northeast China. In eastern Inner Mongolia and western Northeast China, temperature declines may exceed 8 degrees, accompanied by winds of levels 4-5 and gusts reaching levels 6-8. Coastal northeastern areas, such as the southwestern East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, will experience northeast winds of levels 5-7 with gusts up to level 8, while the Bohai Sea will see similar conditions.

**Future Forecast for the Next Three Days**:
– **October 10, 8 AM to October 11, 8 AM**: Expect moderate to heavy rain in southeastern Tibet, southern Sichuan, and parts of southwest and northeast Yunnan, with some southeastern Tibet locations likely facing heavy rain. Light to moderate snow or mixed precipitation is forecast for northeastern Inner Mongolia, northwest Heilongjiang, southern Qinghai, and northeastern Tibet.

– **October 11, 8 AM to October 12, 8 AM**: Regions including southeastern Tibet, southeastern Northwest China, northeastern Southwest China, and southern Yunnan are forecasted to receive moderate to heavy rain, with localized heavy rain expected in southeastern Tibet. Light to moderate snow or mixed precipitation is anticipated for southern Qinghai, northeastern Tibet, and the northern Sichuan Plateau.

– **October 12, 8 AM to October 13, 8 AM**: Moderate to heavy rain is predicted for northern Shaanxi and southeastern Southwest China, while western Guizhou and northeastern Yunnan may see significant rainfall. Northern Xinjiang is expected to receive light to moderate snow or mixed precipitation, with some areas potentially experiencing heavy snow.

As weather conditions evolve, residents in the affected regions are encouraged to stay informed and prepare for possible severe weather events.