Snow-Covered Seoul Metropolitan Area... "Beware of Icy Roads"

Snow Stops in Central Region but Rain Continues Until Morning in Southern and Jeju Areas
Heavy Snow for 2-3 Hours... Up to 11cm Accumulated in Paju
Temperatures Rise from Daytime on the 5th, "Be Careful of Health Due to Large Temperature Differences"

On the 3rd, when a heavy snow warning was issued across Seoul, citizens were passing through a street in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Although the snow that fell overnight has stopped, snow has accumulated in various parts of the central region, and temperatures have dropped. As the snow freezes due to the cold air, caution is needed for safety when traveling by vehicle or on foot.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted on the 4th that the whole country will be mostly clear, with the influence of cold northwesterly air causing morning lows around -10°C in the inland central region and around -5°C in other inland areas. Daytime highs are expected to range from -1°C to 9°C, but strong winds will make the perceived temperature feel even colder.

As of 5 a.m., temperatures were -5.5°C in Seoul, -5.4°C in Incheon, -4.9°C in Suwon, -6.4°C in Chuncheon, -1.4°C in Gangneung, -1.3°C in Cheongju, -0.6°C in Daejeon, 0.8°C in Jeonju, 2.8°C in Gwangju, 9.2°C in Jeju, 0.2°C in Daegu, 3.3°C in Busan, 2.8°C in Ulsan, and 1.2°C in Changwon.

The Korea Meteorological Administration explained, "From tomorrow afternoon, temperatures will rise, and on the morning and daytime of the day after tomorrow (the 6th), temperatures will increase by more than 5°C compared to tomorrow, exceeding average seasonal temperatures. Since temperature fluctuations will be significant for the time being, special attention should be paid to health management, including immune system weakening."

Snow began falling from the night of the 3rd, mainly in the central region, with snowfall amounts ranging from 3 to 10 cm, and some inland areas of Gyeonggi Province saw more than 10 cm of snow accumulation. Depending on ground temperatures, areas such as Muju in Jeonbuk received over 5 cm of snow, while other parts of Jeolla Province experienced rain.

The maximum snowfall amounts recorded were 11.6 cm in Paju, 7.3 cm in Suwon, and 4.3 cm in Seoul. In the central region, snowfall intensity reached about 5 cm per hour at times, but heavy snow lasted only 2 to 3 hours. Due to snow removal operations, no road damage or commuting disruptions caused by snow are expected.

This snowfall occurred as a low-pressure system developed over the northern West Sea while a high-pressure system was positioned over the southern part of Korea, and cold air moved southward from the north, leading to the development of a narrow and intense cloud band. Recently, cold and warm air masses have alternately occupied the Korean Peninsula, and the atmosphere became unstable at the boundary where these two air masses met, resulting in continuous snow or rain.

On the 4th, the Jeonnam region, Gyeongnam region, and Jeju Island will have mostly cloudy skies until morning, with some places experiencing raindrops or snow flurries. From 3 p.m. on the 5th, precipitation in the form of rain or snow is expected due to a pressure trough passing south of Jeju Island. The expected precipitation amount is 5 to 10 mm.

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