Heavy Snow Warning in Parts of Gwangju and Jeonnam... Up to 20cm More Snow Expected

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] A heavy snow warning has been issued for the entire Gwangju Metropolitan City and some areas of Jeonnam.

The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration issued a heavy snow warning at 9:30 a.m. on the 30th for Gwangju and Jangseong and Hwasun in Jeonnam.

As of 10 a.m. on the day, the snowfall amounts by region were 14 cm in Gwangju, 11.3 cm in Hwasun, 10.9 cm in Jangseong, 0.4 cm in Mokpo, and 0.4 cm in Heuksando (Shinan).

The cumulative snowfall in the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas from 7 p.m. the previous day to the present was observed to be 5 to 10 cm.

The Gwangju Meteorological Administration forecasted that an additional 10 to 20 cm of snow will fall by January 1 of next year.

Daytime temperatures on the day are expected to remain below freezing in most areas, with severe cold waves prevailing.

A Gwangju Meteorological Administration official urged, “Since heavy snow is expected, please pay special attention to the management of outdoor facilities and traffic safety.”

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