On November 4, 2021, influenced by strong cold air, heavy snow falls in Urumqi, Xinjiang, making roads slippery. The accumulated snow and ice have made a large impact on public travel and agricultural and animal husbandry production.

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows windows of vehicle froze as a temperature decrease and snow comes to Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Xie Long)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows people work together to help a car that keeps skidding on the snow in Weixing Road in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Xie Long)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows a sanitation vehicle sprays snow-melting agent in Emeishan Street, Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Xie Long)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows people walk in the street in Urumqi through heavy snow. (Photo by Azat Yusupjan)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows falling snow under a street lamp in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Azat Yusupjan)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows the snow on the trees in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Azat Yusupjan)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows a citizen takes her child to school on snowy day in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Azat Yusupjan)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows employees of the State Grid Urumqi Power Supply Company carry out a special patrol to inspect the 220kv Laomancheng Substation, measure temperature and eliminate defects of the equipment, in order to guarantee power supply to Urumqi. (Photo by Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows a property worker sweeps snow at Green Home residential area in Xinquan Street, Tianshan District, Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows a traffic police directs traffic in snow to ensure the smooth travel of citizens at West Bridge in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 4, 2021 shows sanitation workers sweep snow at West Bridge in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Li Rui)