Heavy snow is the first solar term in winter.

This solar term is the third solar term of heavy snow.

The solar term of heavy snow generally appears on February 7th or 8th of the Gregorian calendar every year (12). The heavy snow solar term is the second1solar term among the 24 solar terms, and it is also the third solar term in winter. Heavy snow solar terms are characterized by a significant drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation. At this time, most parts of China have entered winter, and the minimum temperature has dropped to 0 degrees Celsius or below. In areas where cold and warm air meets strong cold air fronts, there will be heavy snow or even blizzard.