Gwangju and Jeonnam to Experience Strongest Cold Wave This Winter from the 29th... Beware of Heavy Snow during Year-End and New Year Holidays

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] The Gwangju and Jeonnam regions are expected to experience the strongest cold wave of this winter, with snow or rain starting from the afternoon of the 29th, causing temperatures to drop significantly.

Due to this severe cold, heavy snowfall is expected from December 30th through January 1st, during the year-end and New Year period.

The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration announced on the 28th that as the cold continental high pressure expands into the country, heavy snow will fall in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions from the night of the 29th to January 1st, influenced by snow cloud bands formed over the sea along with the cold wave.

The expected snowfall from December 30th to January 1st is 10 to 20 cm (with some areas receiving more than 30 cm). The eastern southern coastal areas of Jeonnam, including Yeosu (Geomundo, Chodo), Gwangyang, Boseong, and Goheung, are forecasted to receive 3 to 8 cm during the same period.

During this period, the morning low temperatures, mainly inland, will be around -7℃, the coldest of this winter so far, but strong winds will make the wind chill drop to as low as -10℃.

The Meteorological Administration forecasted the possibility of a strong wind advisory being issued on the 29th. On that day, strong winds with maximum speeds of 16 m/s are expected to hit the Jeonnam coast.

A Gwangju Meteorological Administration official emphasized, “After rain or snow falls, temperatures will drop sharply and the cold will persist for a long time, so accumulated snow may not melt or rain may freeze, creating icy roads in many places. Pedestrians and traffic safety should be especially cautious.”

He added, “Thorough health management is necessary, along with attention to facility management such as preventing water pipe bursts and protecting crops in vinyl greenhouses from cold damage.”

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