Blog Tag - Weather

Brace Yourself, Beijing: Major Snowstorm on the Way!
As of 11am today, Dec 13, Beijing is bracing itself for a significant snowstorm, according to Beijing Daily, who cite the city's meteorological...
Beicology: Is Autumn in Beijing Getting Longer?
You might've noticed how it suddenly got cold this November. It felt like the city went from enjoying temperatures in the twenties, with folks still...
Solar Terms 101: Out With the Summer Bod, In With the Autumn Belly
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Stranded Train Passengers Arrive in Beijing, City Parks Reopen
Following the intense rainfall and flooding from Jul 29-Aug 1, Changping District Flood Control plans to open the Shisanling Reservoir, aka Ming...
City Downgrades Red Alert for Rain, Flash Flood Warnings Still in Effect
11 have died as of 6am this morning (Aug 1) following days of heavy rain and flooding across Beijing, according to the most recent reports from...
Rains Today, Tomorrow to Drop Temperatures Entering Sanfu
Going outside this morning, the cooler air from the rain last night offered a nice respite from the 40 C temperatures the capital has been going...
Solar Terms 101: Lit up ShuangjiangBe awa with fiery leaves and shining persimmons.  
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Solar Terms 101: The Art of Familial Piety and Practicing an Ancient Chinese Detox
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Solar Terms 101: The Night Grows Longer, The Moon Shines Brighter
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
The Best of Beijing in Readers' Photos: Beijing Weather Edition
Best of Beijing in Photos showcases photos from readers from across Beijing, in hopes of showing the capital as it's seen though different eyes (and...
Beicology: Has Beijing Been Experiencing More Rain than Usual? 
Over the past few weeks the capital has experienced numerous thunderstorms along with just generally quite humid and rainy weather. Since Jun 26...
Beicology: Why Does it Hail in Summer?
If you were out and about on Jun 12, then you might have had the misfortune of being caught in one of Beijing’s summer hailstorms. The capital is no...
Beicology – Another Landmark for Beijing’s Air as it Meets All Air Quality Standards for First Time
With dining-in still a no go in the capital it can feel like there isn’t much good news going around at the moment, but there is one thing to...
Beicology: It Snowed in Beijing Yesterday!?
Yep, it snowed yesterday. According to the city's meteorological authority, Beijing's suburban mountainous areas saw snowfal on Apr 27. This is a...
Beicology: When Will Spring Finally Arrive in Beijing?
This week’s chill feels more like winter than spring in the 'Jing. The capital's temperatures and weather have been all over the place throughout...