At around 2:15 p.m. on January 26, when the temperature dropped sharply, snow began to fall, covering the trees and fields of Y Ty commune in a thin layer.
Snowfall creates beautiful scenery but also poses many risks to people's lives.
Local authorities recommend that people proactively protect crops and livestock and keep themselves warm to minimize the negative impacts of extreme weather.
According to information from the Lao Cai Province Hydrometeorological Station, tonight (January 26) and tomorrow (January 27), due to the influence of the continental cold high pressure continuing to strengthen, the weather in the province will be cloudy, with scattered rain and light rain. Southeast wind level 2; the weather will turn cold, with severe cold in the highlands.
Specific weather forecast for localities in Lao Cai province:
Lao Cai City: Cloudy, sometimes with rain, light rain. The weather turns cold. Southeast wind level 2. Temperature from 12 - 16 degrees Celsius, average humidity above 85%.
Sa Pa tourist area: Cloudy, sometimes rain, light rain. Severe cold. Light wind. Temperature from 4 - 8 degrees Celsius, average humidity above 90%.
Bac Ha tourist area: Cloudy, sometimes rain, light rain. Severe cold weather. South wind level 2. Temperature from 6 - 11 degrees Celsius, average humidity above 85%.
Low mountainous areas (including Bao Yen, Bao Thang, Van Ban districts and some lowland communes of Bat Xat and Muong Khuong districts): Cloudy, with scattered rain and light rain. The weather turns cold. Southeast wind level 2. Temperature from 12 - 16 degrees Celsius, average humidity above 85%.
High mountainous areas (including Bat Xat, Muong Khuong, and Si Ma Cai districts): Cloudy, with scattered rain and light rain. Cold to very cold weather. South wind level 2. Temperature from 6 to 11 degrees Celsius, average humidity above 85%.
