Barikun Kazakh Autonomous County Meteorological Observatory updates yellow warning for road icing
Issue date: 2026-02-28T18:50+08:00
At 18:50 on February 28, 2026, the Meteorological Observatory of Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County continued to issue a yellow warning signal for road icing: Due to snowfall weather, it is expected that from the night of February 28 to the morning of March 2, the surface temperature of roads in urban areas, Dahongliuxia, Xialaoba, Borqiangji, Sarchok, Haiziyan, Dahe, Baqiangzi, Huayuan Township, Shirenzi, Hongshan Farm, Kuisu, Santanghu and mountainous areas may be below 0 ℃, which may affect 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.
Hami Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-02-28T16:13+08:00
At 16:13 on February 28, 2026, the Hami Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the night of March 1 to noon on March 2, gusts of up to level 8 will occur in Xishan Township and Qincheng Township in Yizhou District, Xialaoba Township, Borqiangji Town, Baqiangzi Township, and Kuisu Town in Barkun County, and Naomaohu Town in Yiwu County; Liushugou Township, Tianshan Township, and Duruke Township in Yizhou District, Santanghu Town in Balikun County, Qianshan Township and Yanchi Town in Yiwu County, with gusts of up to level 9. The main transportation routes along the Tuwu Copper Mine, Yandun, Camel Circle, and Baishanquan have gusts of up to 7 levels, while the Harrow Highway and S328 line have gusts of up to 8 levels from 111 kilometers to 250 kilometers. Yiwanquan and Liaodun have gusts of up to 9 levels, and the Thirteen Rooms area in the Baili Wind Zone has gusts of up to 10 levels; Locally, there may be sandstorms or wind blown snow weather. Please strengthen prevention measures.
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.
