Chinese authorities activated a Level IV emergency response this week as freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall disrupted travel and daily life in Anhui, Henan, and Hubei provinces. The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed disaster relief teams to coordinate safety measures ❄️, while Beijing saw its first city-wide snowfall of the Lunar New Year – turning streets into winter wonderlands (or icy obstacle courses, depending on your commute 🚗).
Traffic Turmoil & Weather Alerts
With post-Spring Festival travel still peaking, the snowfall triggered yellow alerts for icy roads in Beijing and blizzard warnings in Hebei. Shijiazhuang and Zhangjiakou are bracing for up to 10cm of snow, while Shanxi Province closed expressways after overnight flurries ❄️. Police are escorting stranded vehicles and doubling patrols to keep roads safe.
What’s a Level IV Response?
China’s color-coded weather system uses red (most severe) to blue alerts. The current yellow and blue warnings signal hazardous travel conditions – so bundle up, commuters! Authorities urge residents to monitor weather updates and allow extra time for Wednesday’s rush hour.
