Frost appeared on Ta Xua Peak from last night until 7 am today, March 19, and melted as the sun rose. This is the third time frost has appeared on Ta Xua since the Lunar New Year 2025. The most recent frost in the area was on January 11.
The peak mainly sees frost between December and February, but this is the first time residents have experienced it in March.
Frost was seen at Ta Xua Peak on the morning of March 19 (Photo by VNA)
Ta Xua, perching over 2,800 metres above sea level, is among Vietnam's highest peaks. It is some 240 kilometres from Hanoi and boasts a cool climate year-round. The spot is also known as one of the best cloud-hunting spots in northern Vietnam.
The trees covered by frost (Photo by VNA)
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, due to a potent cold spell, many areas' lowest temperatures sharply dropped this morning. Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province recorded the lowest temperature at 5 degrees Celsius, Sin Ho in Lai Chau at 6 degrees Celsius, Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai at 10 degrees Celsius, and Hanoi at 16 degrees Celsius.
