Gwangju and Jeonnam Heavy Snow Warning... Morning Temperatures Drop Below Freezing

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

The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration issued a heavy snow warning at 2:50 a.m. on the 7th for Gwangju and Damyang and Jangseong in Jeonnam.

Prior to this, a heavy snow advisory was issued for Suncheon, Gokseong, Gurye, Hwasun, Naju, Yeongam, Muan, Hampyeong, Yeonggwang, Mokpo, and Sinan (excluding Heuksan-myeon) in Jeonnam.

As of 9 a.m. on the day, the snowfall amounts were: Gimje 19.8 cm, Imsil 19.4 cm, Sunchang 17.6 cm, Buan 14.8 cm, Jinan 14 cm, Jeongeup 13.8 cm, Gunsan Industrial Complex 13.7 cm, Jangseong 13.5 cm, Damyang 13.1 cm, Deogyusan (Muju) 12.6 cm, Gochang and Jeonju 11.2 cm, Hamra (Iksan) 11.1 cm, GIST (Gwangju) 10.2 cm, and Wanju 9.5 cm.

Temperatures continue to remain in the subzero range with severe cold.

As of 7 a.m. on the day, the morning low temperatures were observed as Jeonju -10.4℃, Gunsan -10.3℃, Jangsu -12℃, Gwangju -7.2℃, Suncheon -7.9℃, and Mokpo -6.4℃.

Snowfall will continue until the 9th, with particularly heavy snow expected between the night of the 7th and the morning of the 8th, mainly in Gwangju and the western part of Jeonnam.

During the daytime on the 8th and 9th, some areas in Gwangju and eastern Jeonnam will experience a lull in snowfall.

The expected snowfall from the 7th to the 9th is 5 to 20 cm (with some places receiving more than 30 cm).

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