This week, the northern part of the country is distinguished by streams of cold air, and southern part by clouds, overcast skies and showers.

On November 10-12, the eastern part of northwest China, Hanshui River valley, Yellow-Huaihe and Yangtze-Huaihe river areas, most parts south of the Yangtze River, southeast parts of southwest China and coastal areas along south China are expected to have light to moderate rain or showers. Temperatures in most parts south of the Huaihe River will drop to some extent.

On November 12-13, northern parts of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northern parts of north China, east and northern parts of northeast China will have light to moderate rain (and snow), bringing along force 4-5 winds.

Later this week, most parts of the country will have a little rainfall.

(China.org.cn November 8, 2003)