Saturday, March 3, 2007

Beijing Weather Euphemisms

For those of you who love The Weather Channel as I do, here is a guide to understanding TWC's weather reports for Beijing, China, on www.weatherchannel.com.

Smoky = Beijing wrapped in a warm blanket of pollution
Foggy = fog trapping pollution in the city; result: same as "smoky"
Light Rain = clouds and light mist trapping pollution in the city; result: "smoky" + damp
Heavy Rain = acid rain and liquid coal dust pouring down on Beijing
Sunny = visibility unknown; possible "blue sky" day!
Windy = wind may blow pollution out of city, possibly resulting in "blue sky" day!
Windy = wind may blow pollution and sandstorms into the city, preventing "blue sky" day
Clear = please confirm you have actually searched for Beijing, China

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