Temperatures in most of northern China will still rise somewhat, with many places set to see their highest temperatures so far this year; in parts of North China, Huang-Huai and other areas, maximum temperatures will reach above 20°C. However, cold air is about to affect China, bringing strong winds and dust, and temperatures across the country will also decline successively. In terms of precipitation, over the next three days, southern China will see continuous overcast and rainy weather, while Xinjiang, Tibet, northeastern Inner Mongolia and northern Heilongjiang will see frequent snowfall.

Temperatures in northern China set to hit new highs for the year across a wide area; dusty weather will affect the northwest and other regions.

Yesterday, temperatures rose in most of northern China, with maximum temperatures in most of North China, Huang-Huai and other areas exceeding 15°C and approaching 20°C in some places, bringing a warm feel.

Today and tomorrow, temperatures in most of northern China will still rise somewhat, and many places in North China, Huang-Huai, Northeast China and the central and eastern parts of the northwest will see their highest temperatures so far this year. Among major cities, the maximum temperatures in Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Jinan, Zhengzhou and Xi'an will all reach above 20°C, with Beijing and Tianjin reaching above 20°C for the first time this year; Changchun's maximum temperature will rise to 11°C today, also the first time this year it has reached above 10°C.

As daytime temperatures rise, the day-night temperature difference in most of northern China will generally exceed 10°C, and in some areas exceed 20°C, creating a sharp contrast between the warmth of the afternoon and the chill of early morning and evening; people should still keep warm during the morning and evening hours.

However, cold air is about to affect China with strong winds and dust, bringing a drop in temperature. Today, the cold air will mainly affect Xinjiang; tomorrow and the day after, it will affect the northwest region, northern North China and Northeast China; from the 17th to the 18th, it will mainly affect central and southern North China and areas to the south, with temperatures generally dropping 4–6°C and locally by more than 8°C. Northern areas will also experience northerly winds of force 4–6, with gusts of force 7–9, and winds of force 11–13 at wind gaps in Xinjiang. For example, Lanzhou's maximum temperature may reach 19°C today, but will slide from tomorrow, possibly dropping to 10°C on the 17th; Tianjin's maximum temperature will be 22°C tomorrow and drop to 16°C on the 17th. The public should adjust their clothing in good time and take care to prevent colds.

Affected by the cold air, from the 14th to the 17th, most of the northwest region and most of North China will experience a dusty weather process. Today, parts of eastern and southern Xinjiang, western Inner Mongolia, northwestern Qinghai, central and northern Gansu and Ningxia will see blowing sand or floating dust, with sandstorms in parts of eastern and southern Xinjiang, western Inner Mongolia and central and northern Gansu.

Overcast and rainy weather in the south will continue until the 18th; snowfall will be frequent in Xinjiang, Heilongjiang and other places.

In terms of precipitation, yesterday, overcast and rainy weather in the south developed and increased again, while snowfall occurred in Xinjiang, Tibet and other places. Monitoring shows that parts of northern Xinjiang and southeastern Qinghai saw light to moderate snow or sleet, with local precipitation of 6–7 mm in Ili, Bozhou and other places in Xinjiang; parts of northeastern and southern Guangxi, northern Guangdong and southwestern Hunan saw moderate to heavy rain.

The National Meteorological Center forecasts that over the next three days, widespread overcast and rainy weather will continue in the south, while snowfall will also occur in Xinjiang, Tibet, Heilongjiang and northeastern Inner Mongolia, with local heavy to blizzard conditions.

Specifically, today, parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, northern Heilongjiang, northern Xinjiang and the Tianshan Mountains, eastern Tibet, western Qinghai and northern the Western Sichuan Plateau will see light to moderate snow or sleet, with heavy to blizzard conditions (10–13 mm) in parts of northern Heilongjiang, the Tianshan Mountains and Ili River Valley in Xinjiang, and southeastern Tibet. Parts of eastern Southwest China, most of Jiangnan and South China will see light to moderate rain.

Tomorrow, parts of central and eastern Inner Mongolia, northeastern Heilongjiang, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, southern and eastern Tibet, northern Qinghai, the Hexi Corridor in Gansu and southern Ningxia will see light to moderate snow or sleet, with heavy snow (5–8 mm) in parts of northeastern Heilongjiang, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, and northern and eastern Qinghai. Parts of northern Shaanxi, northern Shanxi, most of Jianghan, Jiangnan and most of South China will see light to moderate rain, with heavy rain (25–35 mm) in parts of eastern Hunan and central and northern Jiangxi.

The day after tomorrow, parts of central and eastern Inner Mongolia, central and northern Northeast China, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, northern Tibet, northern and eastern Qinghai and the Hexi Corridor in Gansu will see light snow or sleet, with moderate to heavy snow in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, southern Heilongjiang and eastern Qinghai, and local blizzards (10–13 mm) in central and southern Heilongjiang. Parts of southeastern Tibet, eastern Southwest China, western Jianghuai, Jianghan, most of Jiangnan, most of South China and Taiwan Island will see light to moderate rain.

The meteorological department reminds that the continuous overcast and rainy weather in the south will last until the 18th. Rainy days bring slippery roads and low visibility, so the public should pay attention to traffic safety when going out; farmers should pay attention to the adverse effects of overcast, rainy and low-sunlight weather on spring plowing and sowing, clear ditches and drain water in good time, and prevent waterlogging in farmland.