China News Service, Beijing, January 13 (Reporter Chen Hang) The reporter learned from the meteorological department that it is expected that there will be sporadic light snowfall in the plains of Beijing from the evening to night of the 13th, and light snowfall in the western and northern mountainous areas.

On the evening of the 13th, the wind gradually increased. From night to the 14th, there were northerly winds of magnitude 3 and 4 during the day, gusts of magnitude 6 and 7, and gusts of magnitude 8 in mountainous areas.

The temperature continued to be low from the 14th to the 20th. The highest daytime temperature in the plains was -1~3°C, the lowest nighttime temperature was -10~-7°C, and the lowest temperature was -16~-14°C in the mountainous areas.

The temperature continued to be low from the 14th to the 20th

  According to Guo Jinlan, chief forecaster of the Beijing Meteorological Observatory, the first snowfall occurred in Beijing on the 12th, and most areas were snow or sleet. snow.

  Guo Jinlan said that it is expected that from the evening to the night of the 13th, there will be sporadic light snowfall in the plains of Beijing, and light snowfall in the western and northern mountainous areas.

On the evening of the 13th, the wind gradually increased. From night to the 14th, there were northerly winds of magnitude 3 and 4 during the day, gusts of magnitude 6 and 7, and gusts of magnitude 8 in mountainous areas.

The Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds at 16:30 on the 13th.

The temperature continued to be low from the 14th to the 20th. The highest daytime temperature in the plains was -1~3°C, the lowest nighttime temperature was -10~-7°C, and the lowest temperature was -16~-14°C in the mountainous areas.

Low visibility during snowfall in Beijing on the 13th

  The meteorological department reminded that during the snowfall period in Beijing on the 13th, the visibility was low, the road surface was slippery and the road may be icy. Relevant departments are requested to pay attention to the adverse impact on traffic.

From the evening of the 13th to the daytime of the 14th, the wind was strong. Relevant departments are requested to do a good job of strengthening outdoor structures and billboards, and safety protection for outdoor work at heights.

  At the same time, the continuous low temperature will bring certain pressure on the city's heating, power supply, and gas supply. Relevant departments are requested to do a good job in energy scheduling and supply guarantee.

The public should pay attention to keeping warm when traveling, and beware of colds and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

In addition, residents who burn coal for heating need to pay attention to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

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