From the early hours of December 25, ice began forming around the peak in Sapa ward when temperatures dropped to between 0 and 2 degrees Celsius. By 6 am, thick ice coated walkways, rocky roofs and the flagpole area, marking the heaviest frost recorded there since the start of winter.
Visitors to Fansipan on December 25. Photo by Sapa TV.
The icy scene delighted many visitors. By 7 am, skies had cleared and sunshine caused the ice to gradually melt.
“It was really lucky to witness ice on Fansipan today. This is the second time I have experienced such a special moment,” said Van Duc, a tourist at the site.
Photo by Sapa TV.
The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said cold air would continue to affect the north-east on December 25 before spreading to the north-central, north-western and central regions.
In Hanoi, the weather on December 25 is forecast to be cold with rain and showers. The lowest temperatures during this cold spell are expected to range from 13 to 15 degrees Celsius.
