Shawan

Xinjiang - China

2026-10-24

Shawan Meteorological Observatory issues a blue blizzard warning

Issue date: 2026-10-23T13:29+08:00

At 13:29 on October 23, 2026, the Shawan Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for blizzards: it is expected that there will be heavy to torrential rain to snow in the southern mountainous towns and mountainous areas of Shawan City in the next 24 hours, and some areas will experience blizzards. Relevant departments are requested to strengthen 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.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布寒潮蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-10-23T12:08+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年10月23日12时08分发布寒潮蓝色预警信号：预计今天白天至25日早晨，伊犁河谷东部南部、塔城地区北部、阿勒泰地区、喀什地区、克州、和田地区、阿克苏地区、巴州等地的部分区域最低气温将下降10℃以上，出现寒潮。请加强防范。

Description

Within 48 hours, the minimum temperature will drop by more than 8°C, the lowest temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force on land can reach level 5 or more; or it has dropped by more than 8°C, the minimum temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force can reach level 5 or more, continued.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for cold wave prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Pay attention to adding clothes to keep warm;

3. Take certain protective measures against tropical crops and aquatic products;

4. Make preparations for wind protection.

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.

Tacheng Regional Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing

Issue date: 2026-10-21T12:24+08:00

At 12:24 on October 21, 2026, the Tacheng Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for road icing: it is expected that from the night of the 21st to the day of the 24th, Tacheng City, Emin County, Yumin County, Tori County, Hebuxer County, Wusu City, Shawan City, and various regiments of the 9th Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps may experience road icing that affects traffic. Please strengthen prevention measures.