Rain, snow to hit south China

 BEIJING, Jan.1 (Xinhua) -- Rain and snow will hit most parts of south China as a new wave of cold weather sweeps across the country's central and eastern provinces, the national observatory¹ forecast on Tuesday.

From Tuesday to Thursday, the temperature will drop by four to six degrees Celsius² in many parts of central and east China, and possibly eight to ten degrees Celsius in some places, the National Meteorological Center said.

The cold front will also bring moderate³ and strong winds to areas north of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

The observatory said from Wednesday evening, most parts of south China will witness rainy or snowy weather, and in parts of Guizhou Province, there will be freezing rain.

1 observatory   

n.天文台，气象台，瞭望台，观测台

参考例句：

• Guy's house was close to the observatory.盖伊的房子离天文台很近。
• Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked twice a day.格林威治天文台的职员们每天对大钟检查两次。

2 Celsius   

adj.摄氏温度计的，摄氏的

参考例句：

• The temperature tonight will fall to seven degrees Celsius.今晚气温将下降到七摄氏度。
• The maximum temperature in July may be 36 degrees Celsius.七月份最高温度可能达到36摄氏度。

3 moderate   

adj.适度的，稳健的，温和的，中等的；v.节制，使...稳定，使...缓和；n.稳健的人

参考例句：

• You should moderate your language when children are present.在孩子面前，你说话应该有节制。
• The wind is moderate today.今天的风很柔和。