Strong cold front triggers low-temperature alertsStaff writer, with CNACold air from China is moving south across Taiwan, prompting the Central Weather Administration (CWA) to issue a low-temperature alert for northern and outlying areas from today through Friday. Photo courtesy of the Central Weather AdministrationThe agency said an orange low-temperature alert has been issued for New Taipei City, Keelung, Taipei, Taoyuan and Hsinchu County. An orange low-temperature alert is issued when the minimum temperature in low-lying areas falls below 6°C, or drops below 10°C while remaining under 12°C for 24 consecutive hours. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued for Miaoli County and Kinmen County, the CWA said. A yellow alert indicates that the minimum temperature in low-lying areas is expected to fall below 10°C.

Source: Taipei Times January 20, 2026 10:15 UTC