It snowed for the first time in the main city of Chongqing in 16 years.

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　　　　Xinhuanet Chongqing, January 28 (Reporter Wang Jintao) On the morning of the 28th, there were many snowflakes floating in the main city of Chongqing. This is the first time in 16 years that it snows in the main city of Chongqing.

　　　　The altitude of the main urban area of Chongqing is between 200 meters and 300 meters. Because of its low altitude, surrounded by high mountains and its geographical location is south, its winter temperature is often higher than that of other cities at the same latitude. Chongqing citizens have never seen snow since it snowed in the main city of Chongqing in 1992.

　　　　According to the forecast of Chongqing Meteorological Observatory, a southbound cold air will arrive in Chongqing on the evening of January 27th, which will bring an obvious heavy snow and rain process to Chongqing. It is estimated that the average temperature in the main city of Chongqing on the 28th will be 2 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees Celsius, and the temperature in some areas may be below zero degrees Celsius.

　　　　Some citizens told reporters that there was only sporadic light rain in the sky on the morning of the 28th, but on their way to work, the rain turned into snowflakes, and it was getting bigger and bigger, and the amount of snow was equivalent to a moderate rain.

　　　　Despite the cold weather, some children in the main city of Chongqing still ran into the yard to meet the long-lost snowflakes. However, there is no snowy scene in the main city of Chongqing, and the snow melts when it falls to the ground. The meteorological staff said that because the temperature in the main city of Chongqing is still relatively high compared with other cities in the north, the ground generally does not freeze.

Editor: Liu Li