Minor Snow, the 20th solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms

Today is Minor Snow, the 20th solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms in the whole year, which means the temperature continues to drop, especially in the northern part of China. As the old Chinese saying, "the head is the place where all passages of the body gather", please remember to wear hats or scarves before going out.

Minor Snow is a climate concept, which reflects the change trend of temperature and precipitation. It is called "Minor Snow" because snow is the product of cold weather, and the climate during this solar term is not very cold and the precipitation is not large. Therefore, "Minor Snow" is used to describe the climate characteristics during this solar term.

 

photo/ Ma Jian

During this time the temperature in most areas in the north drops to zero degrees and below. Meanwhile, in the lower and middle reaches of the Yellow River, the average time of the first snow falls. The snow is light and frozen at night, but melts quickly during the day.

In China, starting in Minor Snow, the wind blows from the northeast a lot. Some days ago the indoor heating starts. Heating brings people comfortable enjoyment, at the same time it is also easy to cause inner hot. Drink more soup or water could moderately relieve dryness.