Heavy Snow Advisory on the 17th Across Various Regions Nationwide Including Jeonbuk and Gyeonggi

KMA Issues Heavy Snow Warning at 9 AM for 8 Locations in Jeonbuk Including Jeonju and Iksan

Snow is falling in downtown Gwangju on the morning of the 17th, when a heavy snow warning was issued. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Pyeonghwa] Heavy snow warnings are spreading across various regions nationwide, including Jeonbuk, Jeju, and Gyeonggi-do, as snow accumulates.

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that as of 9 a.m. on the 17th, heavy snow warnings have been issued for eight locations in Jeonbuk, including Jeonju, Iksan, Wanju, and Namwon. A heavy snow warning is issued when snowfall is expected to accumulate 5cm or more within 24 hours.

At the same time, a heavy snow warning is also in effect for the northern mid-mountain areas of Jeju Island. In the mountainous regions of Jeju, the heavy snow warning was issued starting at midnight on the same day.

As of 8:40 a.m. on the day, heavy snow warnings were issued for Cheongju, Okcheon, and Boeun in Chungbuk.

Eight locations in Jeonnam, including Haenam, Hwasun, Jangheung, and Jindo, also had heavy snow warnings issued as of 8:30 a.m. Other areas in Jeonnam such as Gwangju, Naju, Damyang, Jangseong, and Mokpo are also under heavy snow warnings.

In Gyeonggi-do, heavy snow warnings were issued at 8:10 a.m. for Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek.

The Korea Meteorological Administration emphasized that prolonged snowfall may cause damage to facilities and icy roads are expected, urging citizens to exercise caution.

In Chungbuk, cold wave warnings have been issued since 9 p.m. on the 15th for Chungju, Jecheon, Eumseong, and Goesan. Cold wave advisories were issued as of 10 a.m. on the 14th for Yongin, Paju, Gwangju, Yangju, and Icheon in Gyeonggi-do.

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