Shigatse Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing
Issue date: 2026-03-21T04:00+08:00
The meteorological observatory of Shigatse City, Xizang, issued a yellow warning signal of road icing at 18:30 on March 20: Affected by the snow weather, it is expected that from 04:00 on March 21 to 04:00 on March 22, the G562 Yadong Section, G216 Jilong Section, G219 Zhongba Kangma Section, G318 Dingri Nyalam Section, S209 Gangga Rongxia Section, S515 Zhaqu Section, S514 Dingjiesar Riwu Section, etc. will easily form snow and ice, which will have adverse effects on road traffic. Defense measures: 1. Traffic, public security and other departments should take measures to deal with road snow and ice accumulation. 2. Drivers should take anti-skid measures to ensure safe driving.
Description
When the road surface temperature is lower than 0°C, precipitation occurs, and road icing that affects traffic may occur within 12 hours.
Guidelines
1. The transportation, public security and other departments shall prepare for road icing in accordance with their duties;
2. Drivers should pay attention to road conditions and drive safely;
3. Pedestrians ride bicycles as little as possible when going out, and pay attention to non-slip.
Dingri County Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow blizzard warning
Issue date: 2026-03-21T02:00+08:00
The meteorological observatory of Dingri County, Xizang, issued a yellow snow warning signal at 15:55 on March 20: It is expected that from 02:00 on March 21 to 02:00 on 22, there will be moderate to heavy snow or sleet in the low altitude towns (Rongxia and Qudang) in the south of the county, local blizzard (10.0~20.0 mm, local area 25.0 mm or more), northern (Jiacuo, Penji), eastern (Cuoguo, Quluo, Changshuo, Nixia) and local areas around Mount Everest. There will be light to moderate snow in overcast days in other parts of the county. After the snow, there will be 4-7 ℃ cooling from west to east. Defense measures: 1. The government and relevant departments shall prepare for snow and ice disasters in accordance with their responsibilities. 2. Carry out inspections and maintenance of roads, electricity, communication and other facilities, and do a good job in road cleaning and snow melting. 3. Drivers should drive carefully and take anti-skid measures for the vehicle. 4. Reserve emergency food and forage in agricultural and pastoral areas. 5. Reinforce temporary structures such as sheds that are prone to snow pressure.
Description
The snowfall will reach 6mm or more within 12 hours, or it has reached 6mm or more and the snowfall continues, which may affect traffic or agriculture and animal husbandry.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments implement measures to prevent snow disasters and frost damage in accordance with their duties;
2. Departments of transportation, railways, electric power, communications, etc. should strengthen the inspection and maintenance of roads, railways, and lines, and do a good job in road cleaning and snow melting;
3. Pedestrians should pay attention to cold-proof and anti-skid, and drivers should drive carefully, and the vehicle should take anti-skid measures;
4. The farming and pastoral areas and the planting and breeding industry should prepare enough feed and be prepared for snow disaster and frost damage;
5. Reinforce scaffolding and other temporary structures that are easily compressed by snow
