my country will experience the most complicated Spring Festival travel weather since 2008, so please be careful when traveling back home!

The Central Meteorological Observatory predicts that from January 31 to February 5, there will be a large-scale continuous rain, snow and freezing weather in the central and eastern regions of China, and heavy snow or blizzards will occur in 10 provinces . The accumulated snowfall in Henan, Shandong, Hubei and other places will be extreme.

Since the period of rain and snow coincides with the peak period of Spring Festival travel rush, and the areas severely affected by rain and snow are located in the transportation hub provinces in central my country, it is very unfavorable for transportation.

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This winter is the longest

Rain and snow weather with the widest impact

According to meteorological experts, this rain and snow weather process is characterized by a wide range of rain and snow coverage, long duration, large range of freezing rain, and extreme accumulated precipitation in some areas.

Rain and snow cover a wide area: this rain and snow process basically covers the entire central and eastern regions. Snowfall is the main feature in the Huanghuai and northern regions. Rain will turn into sleet or snow in Jianghan, western Jianghuai, western Hunan, eastern Guizhou and other places. Parts of eastern and southern Shaanxi, southern Shanxi, southern Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Hubei, northwestern Hunan, eastern Guizhou, eastern Liaoning, and eastern Jilin will experience heavy snow, local heavy snow or extremely heavy snow, with a cumulative snowfall of 10 to 20 mm, and more than 30 mm in some local areas.

Long duration: Rain and snow in the central and eastern regions began on January 31 and lasted until February 5, a total of 6 days. After the 6th, there will still be light rain and snow in the eastern part of the southwest region, southern Jiangnan, and southern China, and the weather will turn sunny in most areas of northern Jiangnan and north of it.

Freezing rain has a wide range: from February 1 to 4, there will be freezing rain in parts of southern Henan, Hubei, northern Anhui, central and northern Hunan, and eastern Guizhou.

Rain and snow hamper Spring Festival travel rush

Be careful when traveling

Meteorological experts remind that this round of rain and snow weather coincides with the peak period for travel home before the Spring Festival. The rain, snow and freezing weather will have a great impact on roads, railways, aviation, etc. It is recommended that all localities make various emergency preparations in advance and strengthen traffic safety, urban operation and other management work; Jiangnan, South China and other places should pay attention to prevent geological disasters that may be caused by continuous rainfall and local heavy rainfall, and do a good job in lightning protection.

In addition, the forecast for this process has a long time limit and later forecasts may be adjusted. The public is advised to pay close attention to the latest weather forecast released by the meteorological department and arrange travel plans reasonably.

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Source: CCTV News WeChat Official Account

Editor: Zhong Yanping