On February 20, local authorities in Burqin County of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region took precautions to prevent a potential avalanche in its scenic area. The Kanas scenic spot has been suffering from heavy snowfall since February 15, which has put the roads in the area at risk of avalanche.The snow in Kanas scenic spot is as deep as 80 centimeters, with the deepest snow reaching two meters. The administration of the scenic spot has issued a notification that night traffic control will be in effect from February 19 to 29.