In Ruoqiang County of Bayingol Mongolian Prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, snow accumulated due to blizzards and strong wind, affecting travel along the highways between towns and stranding over 1,000 vehicles on February 18. Local government accommodated stranded travelers in hotels and schools, and local residents volunteered to help, offering essential supplies and inviting travelers to their own homes. The road management department conducted de-icing operations and cleared the snow one day after.