On November 7, 2026, a significant wave of heavy rain and snow began to escalate across various regions in China, entering a phase of intense weather conditions. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and parts of eight provinces are predicted to experience severe to extreme snowfall, with localized areas potentially witnessing extraordinary snow levels. Meanwhile, several southern provinces are bracing for strong rainfall, and a notable drop in temperatures in the eastern and central parts of the country is expected to last until November 10, with some areas seeing a decrease of over 14 degrees Celsius.
According to a forecast by the official meteorological agency, the China Meteorological Administration, regions such as western and northern Beijing, northern Tianjin, northern Hebei, and parts of western and southern Liaoning are likely to see heavy to extreme snowfall between 8 PM on November 7 and 8 PM on November 8.
The heavy snowfall is also projected to affect areas in southeastern Inner Mongolia, northeastern Shanxi, central and western Gansu, and northeastern Qinghai. In particular, western Liaoning and northeastern Hebei may experience blizzard conditions, with additional snow accumulation expected to range from 5 to 15 centimeters, and in some locations, this could exceed 20 centimeters.
Meteorological analysis indicates that heavy snow in northern North China and southern Liaoning is concentrated, with the weight of the wet snow posing risks to scaffolds, temporary structures, and large-span buildings due to the accumulating snow pressure. This extreme weather is also anticipated to disrupt transportation and travel.
Reports from local news outlets reveal that as early as 9:40 AM on November 7, snowfall commenced in the Yanqing District of Beijing. By 6 PM, the maximum depth of snow recorded in the area reached 3 centimeters.
The Beijing Meteorological Station previously forecasted that the major precipitation would occur from the evening of November 7 to the early morning of November 8. The mountainous regions in the west and north could accumulate significant snowfall categorized as heavy or even extreme in certain areas.
In the city and southeastern regions, precipitation is expected to shift from rain to a mixture of rain and snow, with little to no accumulation anticipated in these areas.
Additionally, the heating system in Beijing was activated for trial operation starting November 7, to prepare for the chilling temperatures ahead.
From the night of November 7 through November 8, parts of eastern and southern Anhui, western and southern Jiangsu, central and western Zhejiang, northern Jiangxi, and southeastern Hubei will experience torrential rainfall.
Regions in northern and western Hunan, western Sichuan Basin, central and southern Guizhou, as well as eastern and southern Yunnan, including southern Guangxi and southwestern Guangdong, are also forecast to encounter substantial downpours.
The areas experiencing the heaviest rainfall will be concentrated in southern Anhui, southeastern Hubei, northern Hunan, and northern Jiangxi, with some locations expected to face heavy rainfall with precipitation levels ranging from 50 to 90 millimeters.
There is also a possibility of short bursts of intense rainfall in these areas, with hourly maximum rainfall potentially reaching 20 to 30 millimeters, and in some localized spots, it may exceed 40 millimeters. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also a possibility in these affected regions.
The central meteorological authorities predict that from 8 PM on November 7 to 8 AM on November 10, many areas in central and eastern China will experience temperature drops ranging from 6 to 10 degrees Celsius. Some regions may see a drop between 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, while certain areas could face reductions of over 14 degrees Celsius.
By the morning of November 10, the freezing temperature demarcation line, represented by a low of 0 degrees Celsius, is expected to shift southward to regions including southern Shaanxi, southern North China, and southeastern Huanghuai.
During this period of temperature decline, strong winds are also anticipated, particularly in areas such as Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, and Anhui, where gusts of wind between 5 and 6 levels are predicted, with peak gusts reaching 7 to 8 levels.
The China Weather Network’s “National Cold Index Map” indicates that on November 7, parts of Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, including regions in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, and southern Shaanxi have been categorized as highly susceptible to colds, with local temperatures generally dropping below freezing, leading to significant wind-chill effects.
The National Marine Forecasting Center issued a yellow alert for waves and storm surges on the afternoon of November 7. Forecasts indicate that from the night of November 7 to the afternoon of November 8, the Bohai Sea could experience waves ranging from 3 to 3.8 meters, while coastal waters in northern Shandong may see waves 2.5 to 3.5 meters high.
In addition to high waves, storm surges are expected to occur along the coastline, leading to elevated sea levels beyond normal tidal ranges due to meteorological factors.
From the evening of November 7 to the night of November 8, increases in water levels between 100 to 180 centimeters are predicted in Bohai Bay and Laizhou Bay, while coastal areas in northern Shandong Peninsula may see an increase of 40 to 70 centimeters. The storm surge warning level for Cangzhou in Hebei and Binzhou in Shandong is categorized as yellow, signifying the potential for coastal flooding.