A cold front has extended its grip across Guangdong in the past week, with temperatures in quite a few cities and counties of the province reaching historic low. On December 22, which is the Winter Solstice of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, temperatures in Shaoguan, Heyuan, Chaozhou, Shantou, and other regions recorded their lowest levels in nearly four decades. Guangzhou even registered a minimum temperature of 3.3℃, the lowest since 1951.
Tree branches in Tiantang Village of Shaoguan City are covered with ice. (Photo: Zheng Xinqia)
According to the Guangdong Meteorological Observatory, the coldest period of this cold wave has passed. Clear skies are expected to prevail on the weekend, and temperatures will gradually rise.
Appreciating beautiful flowers outdoors could make a lot of sense this weekend. (Photo: Nanfang Daily)
On December 23, partly cloudy skies are forecast for the southern coastal areas, while other regions will see sunny-to-cloudy weather. The minimum temperatures are projected to range between -2℃ and 3℃ in north Guangdong, 7℃ and 11℃ in the coastal regions of south Guangdong, and 4℃ and 7℃ in the remaining areas.
On December 24, the whole province will witness sunny to cloudy weather. The minimum temperatures will hover around 0-3℃ in north Guangdong, 3-6℃ in north-central Pearl River Delta, 8-11℃ in southern coastal areas, and 6-8℃ in the remaining areas.
On December 25, cloudy-to-sunny skies will remain in Guangdong. The minimum temperatures will hit 1-4℃ in north Guangdong, 8-11℃ in southern coastal areas, and 4-8℃ in the remaining areas.
Reporter | Abby
Editor | Steven, James
