HKFP Lens: Frost dusts Tai Mo Shan, as Hong Kong’s highest peak sees lows of -2.4°C
Hong Kong Free Press
Frost formed on Tai Mo Shan in Hong Kong, as the city’s highest mountain recorded a low of -2.4 degrees Celsius amid a cold snap on Tuesday.
Branches were frozen over on the mountain while the mercury plummeted into sub-zero temperatures. The wintry spell attracted frost chasers, who hiked up the mountain to catch sight of the icy foliage.
Temperatures in the city’s urban areas dipped to 6 degrees on Tuesday. Under the influence of an intense winter monsoon, the Hong Kong Observatory predicted that Wednesday will see urban lows of 7 degrees Celsius and highs of 12 degrees Celsius.
But the temperature will gradually rise during the rest of the week, the Observatory said, with Thursday set to see a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius ahead of a rainy weekend. Highs of 20 degrees Celsius are forecast to return next Monday.
Words by Shan Chan.
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