Qitai

Xinjiang - China

2026-03-23

Qitai County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing

Issue date: 2026-03-23T18:50+08:00

At 18:50 on March 23, 2026, the Qitai County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for road icing: it is expected that from the night of the 24th to the day of the 25th, most mountainous areas in Qitai County will be affected by snowfall, and 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.

Qitai County Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-03-23T18:42+08:00

At 18:42 on March 23, 2026, the Qitai County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from 17:00 on the 24th to 08:00 on the 25th, there will be 6-7 level northwest winds in most areas of the Qitai County plain, and gusts of up to 9 level or above in the areas from Northwest Bay Ranch to Wumachang Township, Qiaoren Township, Dinosaur Gully and other northern areas. Please strengthen prevention.

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.

Qitai County Meteorological Observatory issues a blue blizzard warning

Issue date: 2026-03-23T18:29+08:00

At 18:29 on March 23, 2026, the Qitai County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for blizzards: it is expected that from the night of the 24th to the day of the 25th, there will be blizzards in the southern mountainous areas of Banjiegou Town, Jiangbulake Scenic Area, and Qihu Township in Qitai County. Please take precautions against the adverse effects of heavy snowfall on transportation, facility agriculture, and animal husbandry.

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.