Nguyen Van Huong, head of the Weather Forecast Department, said temperatures in the northern and north-central regions could increase by around 3–4°C, with daytime highs ranging from 19 to 22°C. Lowland areas are expected to see overnight temperatures of 11–13°C, while mountainous areas could record lows of 9–12°C.

Weather monitoring stations reported early on January 10, widespread severe cold conditions continued across 18 provinces and cities in northern and north-central regions, with several weather stations recording temperatures below 10°C. The lowest temperature was reported in Trung Khanh commune, Cao Bang province, at 4.6°C.

Huong warned that January remains the peak winter month and further cold spells could still bring severe cold conditions, including frost and ice in northern mountainous areas.

In southern Vietnam, residual cold air at low levels continued to influence overnight temperatures, with early morning lows ranging from 17 to 22°. Some areas in Dong Nai province recorded temperatures as low as 16°.

Meteorologists said temperatures in the south are expected to gradually rise from the night of January 10 through the morning of January 11, though cool conditions may persist until January 13 before returning to typical weather patterns.

Meanwhile, central Vietnam is forecast to see stable, sunny weather, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 24° from Thanh Hoa to Quang Ngai and across the Central Highlands.

Severe cold grips northern Vietnam, with temperatures below 3°C in high mountains

VOV.VN - A fresh spell of cold air is affecting northern Vietnam and the North Central region, pushing temperatures sharply lower. Much of the North is experiencing severe cold, with hazardous conditions in mountainous areas, while the North Central region remains cold, with severe cold in some areas.