According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, northern and northern central localities would experience rains until January 3.
The northern region and some central localities have been forecasted to see a cold snap from December 31
The northern area of the East Sea would witness strong winds.
Mount Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai has recently been enveloped by frost.
Despite the cold snap, this year’s winter has been forecasted to be warmer than last year. January and February would 1-1.5 degrees centigrade higher than last year.