Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for heavy fog
Issue date: 2026-01-20T18:56+08:00
The Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for heavy fog at 18:56 on January 20, 2026: It is expected that from the night of January 20 to the morning of January 22, fog with visibility less than 500 meters will appear in most areas of Kashgar, and local visibility less than 200 meters will have a significant impact on transportation. Please strengthen prevention measures.
Description
Fog with visibility less than 500 meters may appear within 12 hours, or fog with visibility less than 500 meters and greater than or equal to 200 meters may have appeared and will continue.
Guidelines
1. Relevant departments and units shall make preparations for anti-fog in accordance with their duties;
2. Airports, highways, ferry terminals and other units strengthen traffic management to ensure safety;
3. Drivers pay attention to the change of fog and drive carefully;
4. Pay attention to safety in outdoor activities.
Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing
Issue date: 2026-01-17T13:15+08:00
The Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for road icing at 13:15 on January 17, 2026: It is expected that there will be intermittent snowfall in most parts of Kashgar from the night of January 17 to the 20th, and the 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.
