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Beijing embraces second snow this winter. The second snowfall of Beijing hit the capital Sunday evening, 【小题1】 (affect) traffic routes and scenic areas on Monday.

Starting at about 7 pm on Sunday, the snow fell from the city’s south, 【小题2】 (gradual) covering the entire capital 【小题3】 turning to moderate snow Monday morning, according to the Beijing Meteorological Bureau. The snowfall ended at noon and the blue alert 【小题4】 (issue) for a blizzard (暴风雪) was removed in the afternoon.

More than 50,000 workers and over 6,500 snow removal 【小题5】 (vehicle) were set up 【小题6】 (ensure) road safety. Flights and subway lines, as well as bus routes, have been affected when 【小题7】 snow hit the capital.

On Sunday Beijing issued a blue alert for a blizzard, the first blizzard alert this winter. A yellow alert for 【小题8】 (ice) roads was issued as well. China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe, followed 【小题9】 orange, yellow and blue.

In late November, the capital 【小题10】 (experience) its first snow of the winter.