The rooftops are blanketed in white, causing familiar neighborhoods to evoke serene winter postcard scenes. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

Rugao was transformed by the first snowfall of 2026 overnight. Soft white layers settled across streets, rooftops and parks, wrapping the city in a quiet, wintry calm and revealing a calm beauty that greeted residents at daybreak.

Branches dressed in snow frame the landscape, creating a peaceful scene of winter stillness. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

A cheerful snowman stands quietly under the winter sky, adding a playful touch to Rugao's snowy morning. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]