强冷空气致吉林“秒入冬”：部分地区迎大到暴雪

Core Points - A strong cold air mass has caused a rapid transition to winter in Jilin Province, with significant snowfall reported in certain areas [1][3] - The temperature in Jilin has experienced a dramatic drop, with forecasts indicating that most regions will see minimum temperatures fall below freezing after October 17 [3][4] Weather Impact - The northwest region of Jilin, particularly Baicheng, was the first to experience rain and snow, with Zhenlai County reporting heavy snowfall [1][3] - The average temperature in the province is expected to be around 1.5°C from October 18 to 27, which is significantly lower than the normal average of 5.5°C [3][4] Agricultural Considerations - Jilin is a major agricultural province, with over 40 million acres of grain crops harvested, but still less than half of the total expected harvest [4] - Meteorological experts advise farmers to take advantage of the brief period of clear weather before the next round of snow to ensure a successful harvest [4] Heating Measures - In response to the cold weather, several cities including Songyuan, Tonghua, Baicheng, and Changchun have initiated heating measures starting from October 15 [4]