**The Meteorological Observatory will continue to issue an orange warning for heavy snow and an orange warning for freezing at 6 a.m. on February 3.
From the night of the 2nd to February 5th, the intensity of rain and snow in China will increase significantly, and snowfall and freezing rain will enter the strongest period. The heavy snowfall area will gradually develop from the southwest of Hubei to Shandong, and there will generally be more than 10 mm of snowfall, and more than 20 mm of heavy snow or even heavy snowfall will occur locally. Hubei, southern Henan, northern Anhui, northern Jiangsu, and southern Shandong have deep snow, locally or more than 20 cm.
Some trains are suspended.
Affected by the continuous low temperature, rain, snow and freezing weather in the central and eastern regions of China, in order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains, on February 2, the Zhengzhou Bureau of China Railway Group took measures to suspend 20 pairs of trains in some line sections such as Zhengxi High-speed Railway, Zhengfu High-speed Railway, and Zhengyu High-speed Railway in the tube according to weather conditions, and actively avoided safety risks.
According to Shenzhen Railway News, affected by rain, snow and freezing weather in Henan and Hubei, in order to ensure the safety of railway transportation, the railway department plans to suspend 8 high-speed rail trains between Shenzhen and Zhengzhou, Zhumadian, Xinyang, ** and other directions from February 2 to 3
On February 2, G4964 and G4963 between Shenzhen North and Zhengzhou East were suspended.
On February 2, G1040 and G4281 between Shenzhen North and ** East were suspended.
On February 2, G4628 between Shenzhen North and Xinyang East was suspended.
On February 2, G4630 from Shenzhen North to Zhumadian West was suspended.
On February 3, G4282 3 times and G1039 42 times between Shenzhen North and ** East were suspended.
The Wuhan Railway Department issued an announcement that due to the large-scale rain, snow and freezing weather across the country, in order to ensure the safety of passenger train operation and passenger travel, some through trains from Wuhan Bureau to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai from February 2 to 3, as well as some trains of the Han 10 Line and Hanyi Line under the management of Wuhan Bureau, will be suspended.
More than 70 highway sections are closed.
1,076 toll stations were closed on highways across the country.
According to China Road*** As of 12 o'clock on the 2nd, affected by snowfall and road ice, a total of 78 road sections were closed in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Hubei, Anhui and other places, involving 31 highways. 1,076 toll stations were closed, involving 10 provinces including Shanxi, Henan and Shaanxi.
On February 2, the staff of the Huainan toll station was cleaning up the ice and snow on the road. Photo by Chen Bin (Xinhua News Agency).
On the morning of the 2nd, 22 road sections in Henan were closed and 294 toll stations were closed. As of 12 o'clock, 20 road sections and 228 toll stations were closed in Henan due to snowfall and icy roads; Shanxi was the most affected by snowfall and icy roads, with 10 road sections closed and 341 toll booths closed.
Many scenic spots in Hubei and Anhui provinces have been temporarily closed.
Hubei: On January 31, the Three Gorges Wetland Tourism Development issued an announcement: Due to the approaching Spring Festival and the recent rain and snow weather, in order to ensure the safety of tourists, the company's management decided that the scenic spot will be closed from February 1, 2024, to carry out the investigation and repair and rectification of potential safety hazards within the park.
On February 1, Yidu Ordovician Stone Forest Scenic Area announced: According to the meteorological forecast, most areas of the city will have freezing weather such as rain and snow, with a wide range of impact. In order to ensure the personal safety of tourists, our scenic spot will be temporarily closed. The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows: 1. Closing time: February 3 - February 18. 2. During the closure period, except for the management personnel of the scenic spot, any other vehicles and tourists are not allowed to enter the scenic spot to visit and play. Anyone who enters the park without permission shall bear all risks and responsibilities.
On February 2, Yichang Guchaoyin Cave Scenic Area announced: Due to the approaching Spring Festival and the recent rain and snow weather, in order to ensure the safety of tourists, the scenic spot will be closed from February 2, 2024, and will not be open to the public temporarily.
Yichang Huilong Bay Scenic Area Announcement: Due to the recent rain, snow and freezing weather, Huilong Bay Scenic Area Linfu Building, Wanglong Pavilion, Parent-Child Paradise, Water Amusement, Guo Pu Retort Rice and other projects are temporarily suspended, and the three wharf restaurants are operating normally. The specific resumption of business hours will be notified separately depending on the weather conditions, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
On February 2, **Wudang Mountain Scenic Area Administration announced: Due to the sudden heavy snowfall in Wudang Mountain and the icy roads in the scenic area, in order to ensure the safety of tourists, the Wudang Mountain Scenic Area will be temporarily closed to the public from 8 o'clock on February 2, 2024. The resumption of opening hours will be announced separately, please pay attention to the weather changes in Wudang Mountain and plan your itinerary reasonably!
Announcement of Zhangwan District Culture and Tourism Bureau: Affected by this round of heavy snowfall, in order to effectively protect the safety of tourists' lives and property, some A-level scenic spots in Zhangwan District will be closed on February 2, 2024, and the opening time will be notified separately. Scenic spots that are closed for park management: Municipal People's Park, Sifang Mountain Tourist Area, Hubei Niutoushan National Forest Park, Bailongtan Scenic Area, Huanglong No. 1 Ecological Park, Baima Mountain Tourist Area, Changhewan Tourist Area. Scenic spots that have not yet been closed for management: Huilong Ecological and Cultural Tourism Zone, Longquan Temple Tourist Area, Yunshui Fangtan Leisure Resort and Tourism Zone.
Jingzhou Ancient City Scenic Area Announcement: Affected by a wide range of rain, snow and freezing weather, the scenic roads are icy and slippery, and the passage is inconvenient, in order to ensure the safety of the majority of tourists and friends, it has been decided that the scenic tour bus around the city will stop operating from 12:00 on February 2, 2024, and other projects in the scenic area will operate normally. The resumption of operation of the scenic tour bus around the city will be notified separately, please pay attention to the "Jingzhou Ancient City" WeChat*** to keep abreast of the latest information of the scenic spot and arrange the itinerary reasonably. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and support.
Anhui: On February 2, Tianzhu Mountain Scenic Area announced: Due to the recent continuous low temperature rain, snow and freezing weather, Qianshan City launched a level IV emergency response to low temperature rain and snow freezing disasters. In order to ensure the safety of tourists, Tianzhu Mountain Scenic Area has been temporarily closed since February 3, and the subsequent opening hours are subject to the official announcement of the scenic spot. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Dabie Mountain Ski Resort Announcement: Due to the impact of low temperature, rain and snow, etc., the road leading to the scenic spot is icy, in order to ensure your safety, Dabie Mountain Ski Resort will be temporarily closed from February 3 to February 4, 2024. Please pay attention to the weather conditions and the latest information in the scenic spot in time, and arrange the itinerary reasonably, please forgive me for the inconvenience caused to you!
Announcement of Fuyang Balihe Tourist Area: Affected by heavy snowfall, the road surface is slippery and the road is icy, in order to ensure the safety of the majority of tourists, Balihe Tourist Area has decided to close the park from February 2, 2024, and the opening time will be notified separately, please pay attention to the latest official notice of Balihe Tourist Area. Visitors who book same-day tickets online can apply for a refund through the original ticket purchase channel. If you have any questions, you can call the scenic spot to consult**, which will cause you inconvenience, please understand!