Frost warning as Tai Mo Shan hits 3.3 degrees Celsius
發佈日期: 2026-01-08 21:16
TVB News
The Cold Weather Warning and Frost warning are now in force. Today's relative humidity plummeted to 17 percent, hitting a record January low that has stood for over 40 years.
A low temperature of 11.8 degrees Celsius was also recorded this morning, which is slightly higher than yesterday.
At Tai Mo Shan, the city's highest mountain, the mercury dipped to 3.3 degrees this morning.
Despite the cold, some residents decided to trek up the peak in the early hours of the day.
Mr. Law said he is used to going hiking in chilly weather, but he could not see much frost.
With the winter monsoon in effect, the relative humidity dropped to 17 percent at 4 p.m. the lowest level ever recorded for January, since the automatic weather station was set up at the Observatory's headquarters in 1984.
"My lips are chapped. My eyes also feel so dry, so do my arms and heels," said one man.
He added he will apply body cream to keep his skin moist after shower.
Dr. Kingsley Chan, a dermatologist saw 20 to 30 percent more patients visiting his clinic recently.
He noted that when the skin becomes overly dry, its protective barrier is compromised, reducing its ability to retain moisture, which may lead to skin conditions.
The weather forecaster estimated that the temperature will go up marginally this weekend.
