China is bracing for the potential onset of a La Nina weather pattern in late autumn, which could lead to severe winter conditions across various regions. According to meteorologists, northern, southwestern, and central parts of the country may experience freezing rain and snow, while southern areas could face prolonged droughts. Zhang Daquan, an official from the National Climate Center, highlighted that recent monitoring of the equatorial central and eastern Pacific has shown sea surface temperatures below normal, signaling a neutral-to-cool state. This data has led climate experts to predict a transition to La Nina conditions in the upcoming season. Historically, La Nina winters in China have been marked by lower-than-average temperatures, with notable snow disasters in the north and freezing weather in the south, such as in 2008 and 2018. However, experts caution that La Nina does not always guarantee extreme cold and could even result in warmer winters due to global warming, as seen in the winter of 2020-2021. China’s winter climate is influenced by a combination of factors, including Arctic sea ice, snow cover, and atmospheric circulation systems, making it essential to integrate monitoring and forecasting information from various sources. Zhang emphasized the need for vigilance in addressing the potential adverse impacts of sharp temperature fluctuations on production and daily life.