China News Agency, Urumqi, December 24 (Reporter Sun Tingwen) After the winter solstice, snow and temperature fall in Xinjiang followed.

It is expected that in the next 10 days, the cold air activity in Xinjiang will be frequent, and the temperature in the north and east will continue to be low.

By January 2, 2021, the minimum temperature in various parts of northern Xinjiang will drop below -25°C, the local mountain area is expected to be -32°C to -45°C, and the minimum temperature in the urban area of ​​Urumqi will drop to -26°C to -28°C.

　　According to the important weather forecast of Xinjiang Meteorological Observatory on the 24th: From December 26 to 28, 2020, and from December 31, 2020 to January 2, 2021, the northern and eastern parts of Xinjiang will welcome two cold air invasions, and the local temperature will drop by 10℃. the above.

Xinjiang is about to enter the coldest period since the beginning of winter this year.

　　The reporter noticed that after the second cold air, the temperature in northern and eastern Xinjiang continued to drop by 5 to 8°C. The temperature drop was the strongest on January 1, 2021, and reached 8°C to 10°C in the Altay region and eastern Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture.

On the morning of the 2nd and 3rd, the minimum temperature in the plains of northern Xinjiang dropped to -25℃～-32℃, and in the local mountainous areas of Altay region and Hami city -32℃～-45℃.

　　Since the beginning of this week, the sun can only show up in the cracks between snow and fog, and the temperature in Urumqi has been maintained at a relatively low level.

After the heavy snow on the 21st, Urumqi was again controlled by a strong inversion layer, and heavy fog with lower visibility appeared in the north and south of the city.

Under the influence of heavy fog, the temperature in the main urban area of ​​Urumqi continued to drop. The temperature dropped to -19.6°C at about 9 o'clock on the 24th, becoming the coldest day since the beginning of winter this year.

In Anningqu and Qinggeda Lake Township in the north of the city, the minimum temperature dropped to -22℃ to -24℃.

　　Next week will usher in the New Year's Day holiday.

Xinjiang meteorological experts reminded that there will be nine cold days after the winter solstice. When going out, in addition to down jackets, masks, and hats, you should wear gloves to prevent frostbite.

Due to the frequent cold air activities in the next 10 days and the decline in temperature fluctuations, it is necessary to be aware of the adverse effects of continuous low temperature on agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and urban operations.

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