Cold snap to linger for holiday

The country will see a sharp cooling trend during the Tomb Sweeping Day holiday, with rain and even snow in many areas, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

"Before Friday, a strong cold front will bring down the temperature greatly in most parts of the country. After Saturday, the temperature will climb rapidly," Li Mingmei, an official with the administration, said at a news conference on Tuesday.

From Wednesday to Friday, most parts of the country will see temperatures drop by 6 to 10 C, and some regions will see even bigger declines, she said.