Southern East Coast of Gangwon, 'Heavy Snow Warning Issued'... 1-3cm Snowfall per Hour

Storm Warning Issued for Entire Central East Sea... Avoid Coastal Access
Ice-Covered Roads and Slippery Surfaces... Reduce Speed and Maintain Safe Distance

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] As of 8 PM on the 15th, a heavy snow warning is in effect for the southern Gangwon East Coast, with snowfall of about 1 cm per hour (around 3 cm in some areas) mainly along the southern Gangwon East Coast and northern Gyeongbuk East Coast.

Snow removal work is underway in downtown Gangneung, Gangwon, where heavy snowfall occurred on the 15th.
[Photo provided by Gangneung City]

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, snowfall amounts recorded are 23.9 cm in Jumunjin (Gangneung), 20.3 cm in Wondeok (Samcheok), 18.5 cm in Donghae, 8.5 cm in Misiryeong (Goseong), and 4.3 cm in Sokcho.

There will be areas along the East Coast where more snow will fall, and visibility will be low in the snow-affected regions. Snow will freeze, creating icy roads and black ice, making many roads very slippery.

In particular, weather conditions at tunnel entrances and exits may change rapidly, so drivers should reduce speed and maintain safe distances to ensure traffic safety and pedestrian safety.

A high wave advisory is currently in effect for the entire central East Sea, with strong winds and high waves, so caution is advised during navigation or fishing operations.

Especially, swells may flow into the coastline, causing waves to crash over rocky shores, breakwaters, and coastal roads, so entry to coastal areas should be avoided and precautions taken against collisions involving small vessels.

Temperatures will be similar to the average for this time of year. On the morning of the 16th, the lowest temperatures are expected to range from -6°C to -2°C in Yeongseo, -10°C to -8°C in mountainous areas, and -5°C to 2°C in Yeongdong.

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