Beijing authorities have issued a blue alert for a heavy snowstorm that is expected to hit the city late tonight. According to the Beijing Meteorological Observatory, heavy snowfall is expected in most parts of the city, while the western and northern regions will be hit by snowstorms.
The observatory warned that the snow would affect transport during peak hours and called on local authorities to prepare for possible damage to crops, plants and animals.
China has a four-color weather warning system, red being the most serious, followed by orange, yellow and blue.