Wave of freezing weather brings snow to northern China

Beijing has activated emergency measures as the capital was hit by its first major snowfall of the winter on Friday, part of the most extensive rain and snow system to sweep northern China since the start of the season.

Forecasters said the snowfall will continue into early Saturday in Beijing, while much of northern China braces for its lowest temperatures in months and a cold front is expected to bring freezing conditions to central regions in the coming days.