It is true that it snows in Gannan.

The snowfall in Gannan is mainly caused by the confluence of cold and warm air, and the strong cold air in the north once made the precipitation phase change from rain to snow. From the climate record, the latest snowfall record in Gannan Plateau is at the end of June. According to the monitoring of Gannan Meteorological Observatory, from this morning, there was light rain or sleet weather in Gannan Hezuo, Xiahe, Lintan and Zhuoni, among which it rained sleet in Hezuo and Xiahe. As of 1: a.m., the maximum precipitation in Gannan Prefecture was 6.7mm, which occurred in Xiahe County.

The snowfall in Gannan was caused by the vertical rotation of the horizontal trough in the north of Gansu at high altitude, which led strong cold air to the south, and the cold pad at the bottom was obvious, which combined with the strong southwest warm and humid airflow, resulting in the precipitation and cooling process. Because of the relatively high altitude in Gannan Plateau, the temperature drops more, and the precipitation phase changes from rain to snow. Therefore, it is true that it snows in Gannan.

Gannan food recommendation:

1. Potentilla anserina rice: Potentilla anserina rice is cooked rice and Potentilla anserina, half of which are placed in a bowl, then sprinkled with white sugar and poured with ghee juice. When eating, stir and eat with a spoon, which is sweet but not astringent, oily but not greasy.

2. Fire-burned Potentilla anserina pig: Potentilla anserina pig is a unique pig breed in Gannan grassland, so it is named because it feeds on Potentilla anserina. This kind of pig has tender meat, delicious taste and little fat. This dish is characterized by crispy skin and tender meat, which is particularly delicious.

3. Ciba in Gannan: Ciba is to grind the fried highland barley into flour by hand, add ghee, dry cheese and tea when eating, mix well by hand in a bowl and knead it into dough food. Ciba is easy to store, carry, eat simply, and is delicious and hunger-resistant.

4. Gannan Tibetan bag: The skin is white and thin, and through the skin of the bag, the stuffing inside is clearly visible, only the meat is like agate, and the vegetables are like jade, red and green, which is really beautiful.