Source: Xinhua
08-07-2008 09:37
Special Report: Olympic Opening CeremonySpecial Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
BEIJING -- The weather will be mainly overcast but favorable for the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, said Yu Xinwen, China Meteorological Administration (CMA) spokesman, here on Wednesday.
He said there was a possibility of a brief shower on Friday afternoon, while the temperature would be between 25 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius.
![The photo taken on Aug. 1, 2008 shows the National Stadium, namely the Bird's The photo taken on Aug. 1, 2008 shows the National Stadium, namely the Bird's Nest, standing with its reflection image under the blue sky in Beijing, capital of China. [Xinhua]](http://big5.cctv.com/gate/big5/www.cctv.cn/program/sportsscene/20080807/images/1218073207262_1218073207262_r.jpg) |
| The photo taken on Aug. 1, 2008 shows the National Stadium, namely the Bird's The photo taken on Aug. 1, 2008 shows the National Stadium, namely the Bird's Nest, standing with its reflection image under the blue sky in Beijing, capital of China. [Xinhua] |
More than 100,000 athletes, performers and spectators are expected to attend the opening ceremony in the National Stadium, or "Bird's Nest," on Friday night. As one of the highlights of the 16-day Games, the opening ceremony will be broadcast world-wide.
Yu said the weather pattern in Beijing would be complicated over the next few days, so the monitoring and updating of weather forecasts should be strengthened to guarantee accurate short-term forecasts.
