Rare snowfall in Beijing, China

Thousands of people braved the cold to enjoy a rare snow storm in Beijing.
Snow blanketed China's capital, turning Beijing into a Winter wonderland for many people on vacation for the lunar new year.
A 24-year old recent college graduate said she remembered heavy snow from her childhood but that she hasn't seen heavy snow like this in the city for years.
By late afternoon the snow had stopped falling but more snow was forecast for later in the week.