Taipei: A continental cold air mass is driving temperatures around Taiwan lower, with lows expected to remain between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius. This significant weather change was reported by the Central Weather Administration (CWA), which highlighted the impact of the cold conditions expected throughout the region on Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the CWA has issued a "yellow" cold surge advisory for several areas including New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, and the outlying Kinmen islands. This advisory indicates that temperatures in these regions could dip below 10 degrees. The alert is anticipated to stay in effect into Wednesday morning as the cold mass continues to influence the local climate. CWA data recorded early Tuesday morning showed temperatures in low-lying areas dropping to as low as 9.9 degrees in Taoyuan's Yangmei District, 10.1 degrees in New Taipei's Shiding District, and 10.3 degrees on Fugui Cape in New Taipei. While the cold air mass is affecting the entire island, temperature s in other parts of Taiwan could fall to between 12 and 14 degrees on Tuesday. The morning rain is expected to subside by the afternoon, according to the CWA. Independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong provided insights into the ongoing weather situation, noting that temperatures from Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning could fall to around 9 degrees in low-lying areas due to radiative cooling. This phenomenon occurs when the ground releases heat into the atmosphere under clear skies. Wu also mentioned that the cold air mass is expected to weaken by Wednesday morning, with cloudy to sunny skies forecasted for most of Taiwan on Wednesday and Thursday. However, brief showers are possible in the eastern regions. Wu further forecasted another wave of cold but relatively dry air expected to arrive Thursday night. This would bring Taiwan chilly but dry weather conditions through Friday, marking a notable shift from the current cold surge.