Xinjiang - China   2026-11-12   Thursday   44.97N, 81.03E

Wenquan

Xinjiang - China
2026-11-12

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues a blue blizzard warning

Issue date: 2026-11-11T19:24+08:00

At 19:24 on November 11, 2026, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for blizzards: it is expected that there will be blizzards in the hot spring mountainous areas and around Lake Selim from tonight to tomorrow day. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

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.

Wenquan County Meteorological Observatory updates blizzard yellow warning

Issue date: 2026-11-11T19:19+08:00

At 19:16 on November 11, 2026, the Wenquan County Meteorological Observatory upgraded the Blizzard Blue to Blizzard Yellow warning signal: Currently, the Moswu Border Police Station in Anggelige Town, Wenquan County has received a snowfall of 10.2 millimeters in the past 6 hours. It is expected that precipitation will continue in most areas of Wenquan County from tonight to tomorrow day. Blizzards can occur in the southern mountainous areas from Zalemute Township to Taxiu Township. Please pay attention to prevention.

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

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing

Issue date: 2026-11-11T17:09+08:00

At 17:09 on November 11, 2026, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for road icing: it is expected that from this afternoon to tomorrow day, due to the influence of precipitation weather, most of the hot springs, Sailimu Lake and its surrounding areas, the northern mountainous area of Xiaoyingpan Town to the northern mountainous area of Wutubula Town, and the mountainous area from Santai Forest Farm to the southeastern mountainous area of Jinghe may experience road icing that affects traffic. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

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.