Lao Cai province is expected to produce over 4,300 hectares of various crops in the winter crop of 2023. The province has already planted more than 2,500 hectares, reaching nearly 60% of the plan. There are predicted to be 1-2 severe cold spells in the winter-spring season, with the most concentrated cold spells occurring in December 2023 and January 2024. The People's Committee of Lao Cai province has issued guidelines for preventing damage to the crops, including harvesting vegetables when severe cold occurs and using watering measures to prevent leaf damage.