As a cold wave from Siberia sweeps down to northwest China, many parts in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have welcomed the first snowfall. /China News Service Photo

Tourists at the Kanas Scenic Spot on October 5, 2017, where winter could last as long as seven months a year. /China News Service Photo

Heavy machines have been used to clean snow and ensure road safety. /China News Service Photo

In the Region’s capital city of Urumqi, heating has been on since October 4. / China News Service Photo  a week earlier than usual. /China News Service Photo