Several central Taiwan peaks get over 15 cm of snow: Park office

Taipei, Jan. 20 (CNA) Over 15 centimeters of snow has accumulated on Xueshan (Snow Mountain) and other mountain peaks in central Taiwan's Shei-Pa National Park in recent days, the park's management office said Monday.

Based on photos and videos sent back by hikers, a "significant" amount of snow is currently blanketing the ground across the park's Shengling Hsien, or "Holy Ridgeline," while many other trails in the park have frozen over, the park office said in a statement.

On the main peak of Xueshan, as well as at Cuichi, Xueshan Cirque No. 1, and the Wuling Quadruple Mountains, over 15 cm of snow has accumulated, the office said.

The park office reminded people planning a visit to see the snow to closely monitor local weather conditions, make sure they are appropriately dressed and equipped, and to hike in groups with a professional guide.

According to the Central Weather Administration, temperatures on the 3,886-meter Xueshan were expected to drop to minus 5 degrees Celsius overnight Monday, and will only rise to a high of 6 degrees during the day on Tuesday.