[Weather] Cold Wave Continues Nationwide on Christmas Eve, December 24

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunju Lee] The morning temperature in Seoul will drop to a low of -13 degrees Celsius.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "The entire country should be cautious of icy roads and thin ice due to the severe cold, and also be aware of strong gusts and high waves."

The morning low temperatures are forecasted to be between -20 and -2 degrees Celsius, and the daytime highs between -4 and -7 degrees Celsius. In Seoul, the morning temperature will drop to a low of -13 degrees Celsius.

Currently, cold wave warnings are in effect for Seoul and the metropolitan area, Gangwon, Chungbuk, and Gyeongbuk, while cold wave advisories are issued for many other inland areas.

So far, snow accumulation has reached 92.6 cm at Sajebi (mountain area), 76.1 cm at Samgakbong (mountain area), 59.4 cm in Bokheung (Sunchang), Jeonbuk, 36.1 cm in Gwangju, and 34.1 cm in Taein.

In the mountainous areas of Jeju, an additional 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected (with some places receiving more than 15 cm), 2 to 7 cm in the western coast of Jeolla, mid-mountain areas of Jeju, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo, and 1 to 5 cm in the western part of Jeonnam (excluding the west coast) and coastal areas of Jeju.

The daytime high temperature on this day is expected to be between -4 and 7 degrees Celsius.

On the 18th, when heavy snow was forecasted in the metropolitan area, citizens were moving while being hit by falling snow on Taepyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

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