First Snow Overnight in Gwangju... Be Cautious of Traffic Safety on the Commute

On the 13th, when the first heavy snow advisory of this winter was issued for Seoul, the metropolitan area, and some parts of Gangwon Province, snowflakes were falling at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] The first snowfall of the season was observed overnight in Gwangju Metropolitan City.

Traffic congestion is expected on the morning commute due to the snow accumulated during the early hours.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 14th, as of 7 a.m., the snowfall amounts were 8.0 cm in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 5.9 cm in Naju, 2.2 cm in Jangseong, 1.7 cm in Muan and Hampyeong, and 0.9 cm in Yeongam.

At the same time, a heavy snow warning was issued for Gwangju and the Jeonnam areas of Yeongam, Muan, Naju, Hampyeong, Jangseong, and Yeonggwang, while a heavy snow advisory was in effect for Muan, Jindo, Sinan, Mokpo, and Haenam in Jeonnam.

This snowfall is expected to accumulate about 5 to 20 cm (with some areas exceeding 30 cm) mainly in Gwangju and the western coastal regions of Jeonnam until the 16th.

A Gwangju Meteorological Administration official urged, “When it snows, visibility decreases and roads become icy and slippery, so please be cautious about traffic safety during your commute.”

Meanwhile, the first snowfall of this winter was observed in Gwangju at 8:36 p.m. on the 13th.

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