Freezing Temperatures in HK

Frost was spotted at Tai Mo Shan, which was at -2.4 degrees

One thing I don't miss in Hong Kong is the cold temperatures during winter.

It would be colder inside than outside, and there's only so much hot water you can drink to keep warm.

Today Hong Kong recorded temperatures down to 6 degrees Celsius, and up on the city's highest mountain, Tai Mo Shan, there was frost on the trees and shrubs where it was -2.4 degrees Celsius.

The city recorded 6 degrees Celsius today

Remember back in January 2016 when some 100 people went to Tai Mo Shan to see frost and then were stranded on the mountain and some 300 firefighters had to rescue them?

This time the roads going to and from Tai Mo Shan were closed at midnight due to cold weather.

"I hope citizens can consider whether they have the ability or equipment to chase frost as this poses a huge risk to themselves and a huge challenge to the firefighters, said Jerry Nip Yuen-fung, chairman of the Fire Services Department Staff General Association.

"These people affect society greatly if they persist without thinking through the consequences."

Instead of finding frost, best to try to stay warm with layers and sit next to a heater...