Cold front to hit Taiwan today: CWAStaff writer, with CNAA cold front is expected to affect Taiwan from today, bringing a chance of snowfall in northern mountainous areas above 1,000 meters over the weekend, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). CWA forecaster Cheng Chieh-jen (鄭傑仁) said the cold air mass will lower temperatures nationwide, with daytime highs forecast at 16-17°C in northern Taiwan and Yilan County in the northeast, 20-23°C in central and eastern areas, and around 27°C in the south. Photo: Taipei TimesMeanwhile, rainfall is expected in coastal areas of Keelung, Yilan and in mountainous areas of Greater Taipei today, with localized heavy showers in some parts. The cold front is expected to ease slightly from Monday, with daytime highs rising to 16-17°C in northern Taiwan, and 20-22°C in central and southern areas, the forecaster said. Temperatures are forecast to rise further on Tuesday as the cold air continues to weaken, Cheng said, while noting that another cold air system could arrive in Taiwan the following day, though its intensity remains uncertain and will require further observation.

Source: Taipei Times February 06, 2026 17:11 UTC