Snowfall to Pour in Gwangju and Jeonnam from Night of 6th... Heavy Snow Warning Issued at 7 PM

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] A heavy snow warning has been forecast for Gwangju and some areas of Jeonnam on the 6th.

The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration announced that as of 7 p.m. on the day, a heavy snow warning will be issued for Gwangju and Jeonnam's Naju, Damyang, Jangseong, Yeongam, Muan, Hampyeong, Yeonggwang, Mokpo, and Sinan (excluding Heuksando).

As of 5 p.m. on the day, light snow was observed mainly in Gwangju and western Jeonnam.

The snow is expected to fall heavily from 9 p.m. on the day until 9 a.m. the next morning. Snowfall will again be heavy during the same hours on the 7th and 8th.

The expected snowfall from the 6th to the 8th (excluding the eastern southern coast of Jeonnam) is 5 to 20 cm. Some areas may receive more than 30 cm of snow.

The expected precipitation during the same period is 5 to 20 mm.

A Gwangju Meteorological Administration official urged, “In areas where snow is falling, roads and sidewalks will be slippery, so please maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when driving

and reduce speed to prevent rear-end collisions and other accidents. We ask for special attention to pedestrian safety and traffic safety.”

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