Short and Severe Cold Wave Until the 18th... Heavy Snow Expected in Jeolla Region

Coldest Weather This Winter Until the 18th
Seoul Lowest Temperature -5°C, 5-10°C Lower Than Previous Day
5-15cm Snow Accumulation in Northern Jeonbuk and Jeonnam Areas
Snow Concentrated from 9 AM to 6 PM
Snow Expected in the Capital Region and Central Areas on the 18th

On the 13th, when the morning temperature dropped sharply below freezing, citizens hurried to work at the Gwanghwamun intersection in Seoul. Photo by Mun Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Friday the 17th, the morning low temperature in Seoul dropped to minus 5 degrees Celsius, and a short but intense cold wave will continue until tomorrow. Snow accumulation of up to 15cm is expected mainly in the Jeolla region. On the 18th, there is a possibility of snow in the metropolitan area as well.

On the 17th, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that due to the influence of cold air moving southward from the northwest, temperatures will drop significantly until tomorrow, and strong winds will make the perceived temperature even lower. Heavy snowfall will begin from 9 a.m. mainly in the Jeolla region and parts of the Chungcheong region.

As of 7 a.m. on the day, temperatures were Seoul -3.9°C, Incheon -3.7°C, Suwon -2.5°C, Chuncheon -2.2°C, Cheongju -0.2°C, Daejeon 0.2°C, Jeonju 1.7°C, Daegu 3.9°C, Gwangju 3.3°C, Yeosu 4.6°C, Changwon 5.0°C, Busan 6.1°C, etc. The expected daytime high temperature ranges from -5 to 5 degrees Celsius.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Elderly people with weak immunity should avoid outdoor activities as much as possible, and special attention should be paid to maintaining body temperature for outdoor workers such as those at screening clinics." They also warned, "Be cautious of fires when using heating devices such as stoves and electric blankets."

Heavy snowfall is expected mainly in the Jeolla region between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on this day. In some areas, more than 10cm of snow may accumulate.

Expected snowfall amounts are ▲Jeonbuk, northern Jeonnam, Ulleungdo and Dokdo 5?15cm ▲West coast of Chungnam, northeastern inland Jeonbuk, mountainous areas of Jeju Island 3?8cm ▲Inland Chungnam, central and southern Chungbuk, southern Jeonnam, western inland Gyeongsang, Jeju, and the five western islands 1?5cm.

On the 13th, when the morning temperature dropped sharply below freezing, citizens hurried to work at the Gwanghwamun intersection in Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On Saturday the 18th, rain or snow will fall in the metropolitan area, Gangwon mountain areas, Chungcheong, and Jeolla regions, continuing until early Sunday morning. Expected snowfall amounts are 1?5cm in Seoul, inland Gyeonggi, inland and mountainous Gangwon, mountainous Jeju Island, the five western islands, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo. The western coast of Gyeonggi, Chungcheong region, northern inland Gyeongbuk, and Jeju Island are expected to receive 1?3cm.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "In areas where rain or snow is falling, visibility will be low, roads will be slippery, and if snow accumulates or freezes, black ice may form on roads. Please be especially cautious of traffic accidents and pedestrian safety accidents caused by icing."

The morning low temperature on the 18th will drop even further than today. Northern and eastern Gyeonggi and inland Gangwon will fall below minus 15 degrees Celsius, and central inland areas, northern inland Gyeongbuk, and eastern Jeonbuk will drop to minus 10 degrees Celsius. The morning low temperature on the 18th is expected to be between -16 and -3 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs ranging from -1 to 5 degrees Celsius.

On the 17th and 18th, winds will blow very strongly at speeds of 10?20 meters per second over the sea, with waves reaching 2?4 meters, and open seas rising to over 6.0 meters. Ships navigating or fishing should exercise extreme caution.

Currently, cold wave warnings are in effect for Seoul, Gangwon Province, and parts of Gyeonggi Province, and strong wind warnings are in effect for most coastal areas. A strong wind warning has been issued for Heuksando and Hongdo in Jeonnam from 6:30 a.m. on this day, and a preliminary storm warning has been announced for the southern sea and East Sea coastal waters.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.