Snow in the Seoul Metropolitan Area until 3 PM... Heavy Snow Warning in Incheon and Chungnam

2~7cm Accumulation in Gyeonggi Nambu and Chungcheong Regions

On the 16th, when a cold wave warning was issued nationwide, citizens are avoiding the snow at Seoul Station Plaza. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The snow that began falling in the Seoul metropolitan area, including Seoul and Incheon, from the morning is expected to weaken from around 3 PM. A heavy snow warning has been issued for Incheon and Chungnam regions.

On the 16th, the Korea Meteorological Administration announced a heavy snow warning for Incheon and the southern Chungnam area (Boryeong, Seocheon, Cheongyang, Buyeo, Nonsan) as of 1 PM. As of 1 PM, approximately 1.4 cm of snow has accumulated in Incheon, 0.9 cm in Seoul, 0.7 cm in Bucheon Wonmi, and 2.1 cm in Boryeong.

The cloud band developed over the central West Sea is moving eastward, and snow will expand to the central region excluding the East Coast, Jeolla region, Gyeongbuk region, and the western inland area of Gyeongnam until this evening.

Strong snow is expected to concentrate in a short period mainly in southern Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions, with accumulations of about 2 to 7 cm. In particular, some areas in the highlands of Chungnam may see accumulations exceeding 10 cm.

The Korea Meteorological Administration explained, "Although the duration of heavy snowfall will be short, around 3 hours in the same area, strong snow will concentrate in southern Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions," adding, "Snowfall in Seoul and the central metropolitan area will gradually weaken from around 3 PM."

Visibility will rapidly decrease in areas where snow is falling, and roads may become very slippery due to snow accumulation or ice, so special caution is required for traffic safety.

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