Weather forecasters say a strong cold front from North West China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region will hit most parts of China over the next three days.

The cold snap is expected to bring strong winds to China, sending temperatures plummeting. Temperatures in most regions will fall by between 4 to 8 degrees Celsius. Some northern regions will experience even harsher cold weather.

Xinjiang Resident, said, "It's very cold at night. My hands feel cold when I go to the shop in the morning and afternoon."Most parts of the country will also see light to heavy rain in the next few days, and light to moderate snow may fall in northern China.

Forecasters say people should prepare for the cold spell, and drivers and pedestrians watch out for icy roads and pavements.