Beijing Snowfall Ends Longest Dry Spell in 47 Years

Prior to Saturday's snowfall, the capital had gone without substantial precipitation for 145 consecutive days.

by Justine Lopez, 19 March 2018

Beijing Will Have Enough Snow for the Winter Olympics... Even If It Is Manmade

Many are wondering if the capital will be able to produce enough snow to host the Games. The short answer is (apparently) yes.

by Justine Lopez, 26 February 2018

It Finally Snowed in Beijing... Kinda

It was less than impressive.

by Justine Lopez, 22 January 2018

Flight Delays, Train Cancellations as Deadly Blizzards Hit China

Airports closed and high-speed train rides canceled as heavy snowfall hits central China, which has killed at least one person.

by That's, 04 January 2018

Beijing Enlists Foreign Experts to Help Make it Snow for 2022 Olympics

The Beijing Organizing Committee has formed a "snow affairs work team" dedicated to making and preserving snow for the Olympics.

by Emily Guzman, 26 October 2017

Unseasonably Cold Weather Brings Snow to Beijing's Mountains

​We knew it was going to be cold yesterday​, but we didn't expect snow to fall in the capital this early in the season.

by Justine Lopez, 11 October 2017

Is It Really Going to Snow in Beijing This Friday?

Our iPhones are telling us it's going to snow on Friday!

by That's Beijing, 21 March 2017

WATCH: Amazing Drone Video Captures Snow-Covered Great Wall

This stunning video footage, captured by a drone earlier this month, reveals the Great Wall in all its snow-covered glory.

by Justine Lopez, 24 February 2017

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