Gansu - China   2026-01-17   Saturday   34.44N, 104.04E

Min County

Gansu - China
2026-01-17

Min County Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning signal for cold wave

Issue date: 2026-01-17T19:48+08:00

At 19:48 on January 17, 2026, the Minxian Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for a cold wave: it is expected that within the next 48 hours, the daily minimum temperature in towns such as Zhongzhai, Weixin, Xijiang, Meichuan, Chabu, Minyang, Xizhai, Qingshui, Shili, Qinxu, Sigou, Mazichuan, Hetao, Shendu, Lujing, Puma, Suolong, and Mawu in our county will drop by 6-8 ℃. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

Description

Within 48 hours, the minimum temperature will drop by more than 8°C, the lowest temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force on land can reach level 5 or more; or it has dropped by more than 8°C, the minimum temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force can reach level 5 or more, continued.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for cold wave prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Pay attention to adding clothes to keep warm;

3. Take certain protective measures against tropical crops and aquatic products;

4. Make preparations for wind protection.