Shotlist Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Dec 28, 2025 1. Various of traffic in fog Storyline Heavy fog brought much inconvenience to local traffic as it hit most urban areas of Urumqi, the regional capital of Xinjiang in northwest China, on Sunday. The fog is forecast to reduce visibility to less than 500 meters from Sunday to Tuesday. In light of the fog, traffic police of the city was immediately mobilized to guide traffic flow to ensure safety. As of Sunday afternoon, dense fog continued to linger in northern Urumqi, with some areas reporting visibility under 200 meters. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution, follow traffic directives, and stay updated on weather forecast. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]