Rain Nationwide Until Morning... Heavy Snow Advisory in Gangwon Mountain Areas

Rain in western areas including Seoul until morning, gradually stopping
Snowfall over 2cm per hour in northern Gangwon mountain areas
Raindrops in eastern inland Jeonnam from afternoon to evening

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Rain will fall nationwide until Friday morning, the 29th. More than 5cm of snow is expected to accumulate in the Gangwon mountain area, and a heavy snow warning has been issued.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecasted that the rain cloud band will move from west to east, causing rain in the western regions including Seoul until the morning, which will gradually stop thereafter.

Rain will fall until the morning in Gangwon Yeongseo, the eastern Gyeongsang region, and Jeju Island, while rain will continue until night in Gangwon Yeongdong and the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk. In the inland eastern part of Jeonnam, raindrops may fall from late afternoon to evening.

The KMA issued a heavy snow warning for the northern mountainous areas of Gangwon. Currently, snow is falling at a rate of 2cm per hour, and more than 7cm of snow has accumulated on Seoraksan and Hyangrobong. Snow accumulation of about 2 to 7cm is expected in high mountain areas above 900m in elevation.

The KMA stated, "Due to the influence of easterly winds and low clouds, dense fog with visibility below 200m may occur in the Gangwon mountain area. Special caution is required for traffic safety on mountain roads and tunnel entrances."

Under generally cloudy skies nationwide, as of 7 a.m., temperatures by region are Seoul 10.7°C, Suwon 10.5°C, Incheon 10.4°C, Chuncheon 8.5°C, Gangneung 7.6°C, Cheongju 10.1°C, Daejeon 9.7°C, Jeonju 11.2°C, Pohang 11.1°C, Daegu 10.1°C, Gwangju 10.9°C, Mokpo 10.4°C, Yeosu 11.9°C, Busan 10.2°C, Ulsan 10.1°C, Changwon 8.5°C, and Jeju 11.9°C.

The highest daytime temperatures are expected to range from 11 to 21°C. For example, Seoul 18°C, Gangneung 11°C, Incheon 17°C, Daejeon 17°C, Daegu 15°C, Jeonju 18°C, Gwangju 21°C, Busan 15°C, and Jeju 17°C.

Fine dust levels will be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions.

The KMA issued a strong wind warning for Ulleungdo and Dokdo, and a high seas warning for the central East Sea coastal waters and offshore waters. Winds will blow very strongly at 8 to 16 m/s over the East Sea, South Sea, and Jeju waters, with waves 2 to 4 meters high. Waves in the eastern South Sea and southern East Sea offshore waters will exceed 5 meters, so vessels engaged in navigation or fishing should exercise caution.

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