Snow and Rain in Central Region on Saturday Morning... Up to 40cm Heavy Snow in Gangwon Mountains

Rain and Snow in Central Regions and Gyeongbuk with Heavy Snow in Mountains and Inland Due to Northwest Low Pressure from Dawn to Morning on the 19th
30-80mm Rain in Jeju, Up to 60mm on East Coast of Gyeongsang Area
Chilly Weather Continues Until Early Next Week... Temperature Recovery on the 24th

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Saturday the 19th, snow will fall mainly in the central region. In mountainous and inland areas where temperatures drop, heavy snow is expected, and depending on ground temperature changes, there is a possibility of snow in the metropolitan area as well.

At the regular weather briefing on the 17th, meteorological expert Han Sang-eun explained, "Cold air is coming down from the north, making it likely to snow in the central region and inland areas, with heavy snowfall in some inland and mountainous regions. Depending on temperature fluctuations, snow may accumulate in the metropolitan area."

Rain falling south of Chungcheong will expand nationwide, including the metropolitan area, from tonight and mostly stop by the morning of the 18th. In areas adjacent to the east coast of Gangwon Province, snow and rain will fall due to easterly winds and topographical effects, with heavy snow possible in regions at altitudes of 300 to 500 meters or higher.

From the weekend, rain will fall again due to a low-pressure system approaching from the northwest. Precipitation will be concentrated from dawn to morning on the 19th, stopping in the central region from the afternoon and in most areas by evening.

In particular, in Seoul, areas to the north or at higher altitudes are expected to see rain change to snow. Although there are differences among forecast models, the temperature at 800 meters above Seoul on the morning of the 19th is expected to be between -3°C and 0°C.

Meteorological expert Han said, "Cold air passing over the West Sea brings cold westerly winds, and easterly winds from the east cause precipitation to develop on the east side of the low-pressure center. There is variability in precipitation amounts due to differences in the position and strength of the low-pressure center, and there will be times when rain changes to snow."

By the 19th, places in the Gangwon mountain area with heavy snowfall could accumulate up to 40 cm, and mountain areas in Jeju are expected to receive over 100 mm of heavy rain.

From the afternoon of the 17th to the 19th, expected snowfall amounts are 10 to 30 cm in the Gangwon mountains and northeastern Gyeongbuk mountains (with some places in Gangwon mountains exceeding 40 cm). On the 19th, the forecast is ▲ Gangwon inland 3?8 cm, northern and eastern Gyeonggi, Chungbuk, Gangwon east coast, inland Gyeongbuk, Ulleungdo and Dokdo 1?5 cm ▲ Seoul, southwestern inland Gyeonggi, northeastern inland Chungnam, eastern Jeonbuk, northern Gyeongbuk east coast, and western inland Gyeongnam about 1 cm.

Expected precipitation amounts are ▲ Jeju 30?80 mm ▲ Gangwon Yeongdong, Gyeongsang east coast, northeastern Gyeongbuk mountains 20?60 mm ▲ other nationwide 10?40 mm.

Meteorological expert Han said, "Depending on slight temperature changes, the area receiving snow could expand further. Special attention should be paid to traffic safety due to heavy snow in the central mountainous and inland areas."

After the low-pressure system carrying cold air passes on the 19th, somewhat cold weather will continue until early next week, with temperatures expected to rise again from the 24th.

Meteorological expert Han said, "From this weekend through early next week, cold and chilly weather will continue mainly in the central region, with morning minimum temperatures below freezing. Due to large temperature differences, special care should be taken for health management."

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