Urumqi County

Xinjiang - China

2026-10-23

Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for blizzards

Issue date: 2026-10-23T04:58+08:00

At 04:58 on October 23, 2026, the Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for blizzards: Currently, heavy snow has occurred in the areas of Shuixigou Town, Banfanggou Town, and Tori Township, and it is expected that the snowfall will continue. Blizzards with a cumulative snowfall of more than 12.1 millimeters will occur, which will have a significant impact on transportation and animal husbandry production. It is recommended to take precautions.

Description

The snowfall will reach 4 mm or more within 12 hours, or it has reached 4 mm or more and the snowfall continues, which may affect traffic or agriculture and animal husbandry.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for the prevention of snow disaster and frost damage in accordance with their duties;

2. Transportation, railway, electric power, communication and other departments shall inspect and maintain 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. Farming and pastoral areas and planting and breeding industries should reserve feed and be prepared to prevent snow disasters and frost damage;

5. Reinforce temporary structures such as scaffolds that are easily affected by snow.

Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing

Issue date: 2026-10-22T12:54+08:00

The Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for road icing at 12:54 on October 22, 2026: It is expected that there will be intermittent snowfall in most areas of Urumqi County from the night of the 22nd to the night of the 24th, and the roads will be wet and slippery, which may cause road icing that affects traffic. Please strengthen prevention measures.

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.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布沙尘暴黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-10-22T12:10+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年10月22日12时10分发布沙尘暴黄色预警信号：预计23日白天至24日夜间，喀什地区北部、和田地区、阿克苏地区、巴州等地的部分区域有扬沙或沙尘暴。请加强防范。

Description

Sandstorms may occur within 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000m), or sandstorms have occurred and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing sand and dust storms in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, cover building materials, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments;

3. Take care to bring dust-proof supplies such as masks and gauze to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust;

4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-10-20T12:30+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年10月20日12时30分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计今天夜间至23日夜间，北疆大部和南疆西部、巴州北部、吐鲁番市、哈密市等地的部分区域先后有6级左右西北风，风口风力10～11级、阵风12～13级；23日白天至24日夜间，南疆盆地中东部有6级左右偏东风，阵风8～9级。北疆局地伴有风吹雪，南疆盆地的部分区域伴有扬沙或沙尘暴。请加强防范。

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 24 hours, with an average wind force of 6 or higher, or gusts of 7 or higher; or it has been affected by strong winds, with an average wind of 6-7, or 7-8 gusts and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce hoardings, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, and cover building materials;

3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures, such as returning to the port to avoid wind or sailing in a detour, etc.;

4. Pedestrians should avoid riding bicycles as much as possible, and do not stay under billboards, temporary structures, etc. when the wind is blowing;

5. Relevant departments and units pay attention to the fire prevention of forests and grasslands.