Snowfall in Gyeonggi Province, Highest 4.5cm in Deokpung-dong, Hanam

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Snow accumulated 1 to 4 cm in various parts of Gyeonggi-do.

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Weather Administration, snow began falling from 3 PM on the 3rd and showed signs of subsiding around 5 PM.

The highest snowfall was recorded in Deokpung-dong, Hanam-si at 4.5 cm, followed by Jung-dong, Bucheon-si at 3.2 cm, Seongseok-dong, Goyang-si at 3 cm, Soheol-eup, Pocheon-si at 2.6 cm, Janggi-dong, Gimpo-si at 2.4 cm, Songjeong-dong, Gwangju-si at 2.3 cm, and Gwacheon-dong, Gwacheon-si at 2 cm.

As the snowfall eased, the heavy snow warning issued for 15 cities and counties in Gyeonggi-do, including Suwon, Yongin, and Seongnam, was lifted at 5 PM. However, heavy snow warnings remain in effect for seven cities and counties: Gwangju, Hanam, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Namyangju, Guri, and Gapyeong.

A weather official stated, "Another snow cloud band associated with a pressure trough is moving southward from the West Sea," adding, "Strong snow is expected in some areas from late night to early morning."

Damage caused by the snow is minor. Starting from 1 PM on the same day, Gyeonggi-do deployed 264 snow removal vehicles and 457 personnel, spreading 1806 tons of deicing agents to carry out snow removal operations. It has been confirmed that no road closures occurred due to icing or other issues.

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