China: Cold and icy conditions Jan. 30-31

Event

Central and eastern Chinese provinces are on blue alert (the lowest of a four-tiered alert system) on Tuesday, January 30, due to a cold front that has brought near freezing temperatures. Wind gusts are expected in Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and other northern regions within the next 48 hours, while rain and snow are forecast in the south. Icy conditions are likely on roads and runways; transportation disruptions are possible.

Context

A wave of cold temperatures and snow has inflicted central and eastern China in January, with ten people killed amid snowstorms.

Advice

Individuals are advised to check the status of their flights before traveling to the airport and to stay abreast of weather forecasts via local media.