A staff member clears snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Primary schools, secondary schools and kindergartens in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday as intense snowfall is forecast to approach.
The Beijing Municipal Education Commission decided to adopt temporary home learning starting Wednesday after the city's meteorological authority issued an orange alert for blizzards late Tuesday.
The national capital will quickly make preparations for online teaching, and the resumption of in-person classes will be notified later, according to the commission.
The city is also on alert for icy roads and a cold wave.
Beijing has already experienced its first round of heavy snowfall this winter, which occurred from late Sunday to Monday. There are still visible patches of snow across the city.
According to the Beijing Meteorological Observatory, the city is expected to experience heavy to intense snowfalls from Wednesday morning to Friday morning. On Saturday, nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to drop to as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius.
In response to the orange alert for blizzards, the city's meteorological authority has encouraged the public to take safety precautions on the road.
Scenic areas in mountainous regions are required to temporarily close, while large-scale outdoor recreational facilities in non-mountainous areas should suspend operations, local authorities said. ■
Staff members clear snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
People walk in snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Kids have a snowball fight at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
A tourist takes pictures of little snowmen at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
People walk in snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows the view of snowfall at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
People walk in snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
A tourist poses for pictures at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country.
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
