China is shivering under an orange-level cold wave alert—the highest warning—as temperatures plummet to historic lows. 🌬️ From fierce winds to blinding sandstorms, the freeze is sweeping across nearly the entire country, with some areas in the northwest seeing drops of **20°C+** in just hours!
In Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s Qinghe County, thermometers hit a bone-chilling **-43.3°C** ❄️, turning streets into ice rinks and forcing locals to layer up like never before. The China Meteorological Administration warns the worst is yet to come: **snowstorms, heavy rain, and gales** will batter regions from February 18-22, disrupting travel and daily life.
🚨 Pro tip: If you’re in affected areas, stay indoors, stock up on hot cocoa, and keep those heaters blasting! This isn’t just a cold snap—it’s a full-on Arctic invasion.
