Heavy Snow in Chungnam and Jeolla Regions from Early Morning on the 13th... Snow Forecast for the Seoul Metropolitan Area on the Weekend

3~8cm Snowfall Expected in Western Jeolla and Southwestern Chungnam on the 13th
Around 5cm Snow in Central Regions Except Gangwon Yeongdong from Night of 15th to Early Morning of 16th

Snow that fell overnight has accumulated on the frozen Han River near Jamsil Bridge in Songpa-gu, Seoul, where the cold wave continued on the 2nd. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On the morning of the 13th, heavy snowfall of more than 10cm is expected mainly in the Chungnam and Jeolla regions. From the night of Saturday the 15th, snow is forecast mainly in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Yeongseo region.

On the 12th, the Korea Meteorological Administration held a regular forecast briefing and predicted that 3 to 8cm of snow would accumulate from dawn to daytime on the 13th in the western Jeolla region and southwestern Chungnam. There is also a possibility of more than 10cm of snow accumulating on the southern west coast of Chungnam, the west coast of Jeonbuk, and the northwestern Jeonnam.

Additionally, 1 to 5cm of snowfall is expected in the Chungnam region, southern Chungbuk, eastern Jeolla, western inland Gyeongsang, and Jeju Island.

Forecaster Woo Jin-gyu explained, "Snow will be concentrated in Boryeong and Seocheon in Chungnam, Gochang and Jeongeup in Jeonbuk, and Buan," adding, "As cold air settles, strong winds will blow over the West Sea, East Sea, and coastal areas, possibly leading to marine storm warnings and inland strong wind warnings, so preparations for strong winds are necessary."

Severe cold is expected to continue for the time being, and special caution is required for vehicle operation and traffic safety in areas where snow falls. The lowest morning temperature in Seoul on the 13th is forecast to be -9°C, and -11°C on the 14th. Most regions nationwide will record subzero temperatures until the 14th.

From the night of Saturday the 15th to the early morning of the 16th, snow will fall in the central regions excluding Gangwon Yeongdong, including the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, and Chungcheong regions. The expected snowfall is around 5cm, and the West Coast is expected to see sleet due to relatively higher temperatures.

Forecaster Woo said, "The eastern Gyeonggi and Gangwon Yeongseo regions are expected to have heavy snow warnings, and snowfall amounts may vary depending on precipitation, but around 1 to 3cm of snow is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area," adding, "The amount and concentration of snowfall may change depending on the position of the low-pressure trough, the strength of the cold air within it, and how far south it moves."

After the snowfall, temperatures will return to average levels, but cold weather is expected to continue until next week. The morning low on the 15th is expected to be between -11°C and 0°C, with daytime highs of 2°C to 8°C; on the 16th, morning lows of -4°C to 3°C and daytime highs of 0°C to 11°C are forecast.

Forecaster Woo added, "In winter, temperatures often drop below -10°C, leading to frequent cold wave warnings. The axis of cold air is expected to move toward central or eastern parts of Korea, causing colder conditions," and said, "This winter's cold is not unusual but similar to average years, and a pattern of alternating cold and warm days (Samhan-Saon) will appear, with temperatures slightly rising between the 14th and 19th."

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