Cyclists brave the frigid morning air in Shanghai on Feb 8, 2025. [Photo by Yang Jianzheng]
Shanghai experienced the coldest weekend of the year so far, with temperatures plummeting to their lowest point since the start of 2025.
The Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow cold wave alert on Feb 7, citing a strong cold air mass as the cause of the temperature drop.
By the morning of Feb 8, the city’s lowest temperatures had plunged to between -3 and -4 C in urban areas, while suburban areas experienced even colder conditions, dipping to between -5 and -8 C.
The cold weather was accompanied by strong winds, prompting the continuation of a blue warning issued earlier in the evening.
The meteorological agency urged residents to take precautions to stay warm and safe amid the chilly conditions.
Source: Shanghai Meteorological Service
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