Potential links between wintertime snow cover in central Europe and precipitation over the low‐latitude highlands of China in May

Abstract This research describes a link between winter–springtime snow cover anomalies in central Europe and precipitation over the low‐latitude highlands of China (LLHC). Excessive East Asia alters meridional temperature gradient, which induces zonal wind at 500 hPa level that impact strength position subtropical streams. These persist until spring result distinctive paired cyclonic–anticyclonic circulation pattern. Over Mongolia, imposition cyclonic weakens Mongolia High reduces potential southward flow cold air normally affects LLHC during spring. Concurrently, development anticyclonic conditions springtime this area. system is verified by linear baroclinic model, also confirms observed linkage not modulated El Niño–Southern Oscillation. analysis affords new insight into effects on stream atmospheric circulations downwind.