Early frost hits Northern Vietnam amid strong cold spell
VOV.VN - An early frost surprised locals and tourists in Northern Vietnam on the morning of November 19, coating the road to the summit of Ta Xua Mt. in Lao Cai province with ice.
The phenomenon, occurring unusually early in mid-November, was observed at altitudes above 2,600 m, with thicker frost covering higher elevations.
Ngu Chi Son, a mountain over 2,800m tall on the border of Sa Pa (Lao Cai) and Binh Lu (Lai Chau), also experienced frost from morning through afternoon, although the ice was less dense than on Ta Xua.
Phu Sa Phin, part of the Ta Xua mountain range, saw frost covering about a kilometer of the mountainside, making it one of the first significant frost events of the 2025–2026 winter season in Northern Vietnam.
The strong cold spell, the most intense since the start of the season, has caused temperatures in the northern highlands to plummet. Early-morning readings showed 10–12°C in many areas, with Sin Ho in Lai Chau at 9.1°C, Sa Pa at 7.2°C, Dong Van at 8.3°C, and Tam Dao at 8°C. Mau Son Mt. in Lang Son recorded the lowest temperature nationwide at 3.6°C.
In Hanoi, all five weather stations measured lows of 13–14°C, while lowland areas across the north ranged from 12–14°C.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the cold air mass has already spread to most of the South-central coast by the afternoon of November 19.
Northern and north-central regions are expected to remain cold through the next two days. Particularly, mountainous and midland regions will experience severe or even damaging cold.
Meteorologists warn that northern Vietnam will continue to face additional cold spells from November onward. Late 2025 and early 2026 are expected to bring harsher winter conditions, with prolonged severe cold in mountainous areas, including frost, hoarfrost, and even snowfall.
Authorities urge residents and visitors to stay cautious, especially in high-altitude areas where temperatures can drop below zero.
Severe cold grips Northern Vietnam, heavy rains continue in central region
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