Rare snow dusts Kunming, causes problems,Yunnan Adventure Travel

Rare snow dusts Kunming, causes problems

The Spring City is having a hard time living up to its name this week as overnight temperatures have repeatedly dropped below freezing. Weekend rain changed quickly to snow as a frigid storm system swept through much of southwest China.

By Sunday afternoon, much of Kunming was experiencing plunging mercury and light flurries. A steady snowfall continued throughout the night and by Monday morning the city was covered in a light blanket of snow.

For many, the weather was a rare opportunity to see Kunming in a different light, build tiny snowmen and engage in snowball fights. For travelers, the situation was a bit different. Kunming Changshui International Airport was reportedly closed down when five centimeters of snow fell on the tarmac, once again stranding more than ten thousand people. Cars and trucks were barred from highways passing around Kunming due to icy road conditions.

By Monday afternoon much of the snow had melted, allowing the airport and highways to resume operation. The frosty temperatures, however, stuck around and are expected to last for several more days. Below is a selection of photos from around town as Kunming dealt with snowy weather for the first time in a long time.

On Monday, many people's morning commute was a bit more slippery than usual, although no major road accidents were reported.

The lonely courtyard of a massive high rise development near Kunming's North Train station.

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