暴雪！冰冻！预警齐发！多地紧急通知：停课

Core Viewpoint - A significant cold wave is impacting various regions in China, leading to a drop in temperatures and the issuance of multiple weather warnings, including snow and ice alerts, prompting school closures in several provinces [1][2][3][5][7]. Weather Warnings - The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow cold wave warning, forecasting a temperature drop of 6-12°C across central and eastern China from January 18 to 21, with some areas experiencing drops of 12-14°C and localized drops exceeding 16°C [2]. - A blue snow warning was also issued, predicting heavy snowfall in parts of Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui, and Hubei, with snow accumulation of 4-8 cm in some areas, and over 10 cm in localized regions [3]. - An ice warning was issued, indicating freezing rain in parts of Henan, Hubei, and other provinces, with expected ice accumulation of 1-3 mm, and up to 8 mm in mountainous areas [5]. Emergency Response - The National Disaster Reduction Committee initiated a level four emergency response for low-temperature rain and snow disasters in Anhui, Henan, Hunan, and Guizhou due to the extensive impact and high risk of ice-related disasters [7]. School Closures - Multiple provinces, including Anhui, Henan, and Jiangsu, have announced school closures due to the severe weather conditions. For instance, schools in Xu Zhou, Jiangsu, will be closed for two days from January 19 to 20 due to expected heavy snow and severe freezing [8][12][16]. - Specific cities like Zhoukou and Zhumadian in Henan have also issued full-day closures for all educational institutions on January 19, with adjustments for high schools based on real-time weather conditions [12][14][15].