A historic blizzard has turned northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region into a winter wonderland 🌨️—but not without chaos! Since Wednesday, heavy snow and icy winds have shattered a 60-year precipitation record in Urumqi, the regional capital, with snowfall reaching over 40 cm (15.7 inches) in some areas. Roads? Buried. Flights? Grounded. 🚧
Authorities scrambled to clear highways and restore power as transport networks buckled under the weight of the storm. Local residents shared viral videos of snowplows battling whiteout conditions ❄️, while stranded travelers camped out at airports with memes comparing the scene to a 'snowpocalypse' 🎒☕.
Meteorologists say the storm—fueled by a rare collision of cold and warm air masses—is easing, but temperatures will stay subzero. 'This is nature reminding us who’s boss,' joked one Urumqi student on social media. Meanwhile, emergency teams remain on high alert ⚠️, prioritizing aid to rural communities hit hardest by the freeze.
