[Weather] Heavy Snow Warning in Chungcheong, Gyeongbuk, and Jeonbuk... Tomorrow Morning's Lowest Temperature -15°C

On the 27th, when a cold wave warning was in effect in most parts of the country, citizens dressed in thick clothes hurried on their way to work at Gwanghwamun Intersection in Seoul. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Strong snow is falling mainly in the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions, with the lowest temperature dropping to minus 15 degrees Celsius on the 31st, continuing the year-end cold wave.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, on the 31st, morning temperatures in northern Gyeonggi and inland/mountain areas of Gangwon will fall below minus 15 degrees Celsius, and some inland areas of central and southern regions will experience morning temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius, indicating severe cold.

The morning low on the 31st will range from minus 15 degrees to 1 degree Celsius. The daytime high will remain between minus 5 and 4 degrees Celsius, with central regions staying below freezing even during the day.

In Seoul, the morning low is expected to drop to minus 11 degrees Celsius, and the daytime high will only reach minus 4 degrees Celsius. The perceived temperature in Seoul will fall to minus 17 degrees Celsius in the morning and remain at minus 8 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.

As the severe cold continues, there are concerns about damage to facilities and crops such as frozen water pipes, vinyl greenhouses, and aquaculture farms, so thorough preparation is necessary. To prepare for icy roads and black ice, check tire conditions and inspect antifreeze, batteries, and other car components in advance.

Meanwhile, snow is expected to fall in the Chungnam region, central and southern Chungbuk, inland Gyeongbuk, and western inland Gyeongnam until 9 p.m. today. Snow will fall in the Jeolla region until midnight. Jeju Island will experience rain or snow.

By the 31st, 1 to 5 cm of snow will accumulate in the Chungnam region, central and southern Chungbuk, inland Gyeongbuk, and western inland Gyeongnam. Ulleungdo and Dokdo are expected to receive up to 20 cm of snow.

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