Habahe County Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-02-18T18:23+08:00
At 18:23 on February 18, 2026, the Habahe County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from 05:00 on February 20 to 06:00 on February 21, there will be 7 to 8 levels of westerly winds in Akqi Town, Kulebai Town, Saltamu Township, and Jiayelma Township in Habahe County, and the wind force in Sarbulake Town, Qibar Town, Qideharen, Longyuan Wind Farm, and along the Ertix River can reach 9 levels. The G219 Jimunai Haba River section, G331 Haba River Burqin section, and Buha first-class highway will experience strong wind and snow. Please pay attention to strengthening prevention. (Wind force level is Pu Shi wind force)
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.
Habahe County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing
Issue date: 2026-02-18T18:02+08:00
At 18:02 on February 18, 2026, the meteorological station of Habahe County issued a yellow road icing warning signal: It is expected that from the night of February 19 to the day of February 20, snow will fall on the main national and provincial trunk lines, first-class highway, urban roads, and rural roads in the county, and the road surface temperature will be lower than 0 ℃, which will lead to road icing that has adverse effects on traffic. Please pay attention to strengthening 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.
Habahe County Meteorological Observatory issues a blue blizzard warning
Issue date: 2026-02-18T17:49+08:00
At 17:49 on February 18, 2026, the Habahe County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for blizzards: it is expected that from 20:00 on February 19 to 10:00 on February 20, there will be blizzards in Dashazi, Salbulake Town Kalawenger Village, Kulebai Town Jiangjuleke Village, Ashele Copper Mine, Tiereketi Township, and Narenxia Ranch in Habahe County (with newly added snow of 14-18 centimeters). There is a high risk of snow pushing along G219 (Kanas Baihaba Village Tiereketi Township), please pay attention to strengthening prevention measures.
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.
Altay Regional Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-02-18T17:31+08:00
At 17:31 on February 18, 2026, the Altay Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from 05:00 on February 20 to 06:00 on February 21, there will be a level 8 westerly wind in most parts of Altay, and there will be widespread wind blown snow; Most of Jimunai County, along the Qibar Town, Qideharen, and E River in Habahe County, the area south of Chonghuer Town in Burqin County, the county town, Alda Township, Jiete Ahele Town, Kuoke Agash Township, and Akdala area in Fuhai County, Alahak Town and Cherkeqi Township in Altay City, Dure Town, Karabulgen Township, Chakurtu Town, and Kezilexilik Township in Fuyun County, Agdala Town, Sartohai Township, and Xiaocaohu Township in Qinghe County can reach wind speeds of 9-10 levels, with strong winds blowing snow; The wind speeds in Kekebuka, Seretier, Muhurtai areas, Naohaifeng areas, Chaleshhai Township, Hatushan, and Kaerjiao towns in Jimunai County, Jiangawuzi, County Town, Dulaiti Township, and Kuosteke Town in Burqin County, Wulunguhu Lake area in Fuhai County, Kalashilik Township, Sarhusong Township, Baribagai Township, and Beitun Town in Altay City can reach level 11; Omar Tao and Kokson Mountain in Burqin County, as well as the Zhongguang Nuclear Power Wind Farm in Altay City, can reach wind speeds of up to 12 on the Beaufort scale, and there will be extremely strong winds blowing snow. (Wind force level is Pu Shi wind force)
Description
It may be affected by strong winds within 6 hours, with average wind force reaching above 10 or gusts above 11; or already affected by strong winds, with average wind force from 10 to 11, or gusts 11 to 12 and may continue.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job in anti-gale emergency according to their duties;
2. Elementary and middle schools and units with relatively weak wind resistance should suspend classes and business, and reduce the number of people going out;
3. On-water operations in relevant waters and passing ships shall return to the port to avoid wind, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring,grounding and collision;
4. Cut off dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;
5. Airports, railways, highways, water transportation and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to forest and grassland fire prevention.
