[Tomorrow's Weather] Heavy Snow Warning Expanded for Gwangju and Jeonnam... 3-5cm Per Hour

Daytime Temperatures Remain Below Freezing in Most Areas
Severe Cold Wave Continues;
Maintain Safe Distance and Drive Carefully

On the afternoon of the 4th, when a heavy snow warning was in effect, citizens were moving while being covered in snow near Gwangju Songjeong Station. Photo by Song Bohyun

On the 4th, heavy snow advisories were issued for some areas in Gwangju and Jeonnam, with strong and heavy snowfall of 1 to 3 cm per hour. From the early morning of the next day, the 5th, even heavier snowfall of 3 to 5 cm per hour is expected, leading to an expansion of the heavy snow advisories.

According to the Gwangju Meteorological Administration, as of 3 p.m. that day, heavy snow advisories were issued for 15 cities and counties in Gwangju and Jeonnam (Naju, Damyang, Jangseong, Hwasun, Jangheung, Gangjin, Haenam, Wando, Yeongam, Muan, Hampyeong, Yeonggwang, Mokpo, Shinan, and Jindo).

Severe cold with sub-zero morning temperatures will continue for the time being.

On the morning of the 5th, the lowest temperatures are expected to be -10°C in Damyang and Gokseong, -9°C in Jangseong, -8°C in Yeonggwang, Hampyeong, Naju, Hwasun, Gurye, and Yeongam, -7°C in Muan, Suncheon, Boseong, and Gwangyang, -6°C in Gwangju, Shinan, and Jangheung, -5°C in Mokpo, Haenam, Gangjin, and Goheung, -4°C in Jindo and Yeosu, and -3°C in Wando.

The highest daytime temperatures will be -2°C in Yeonggwang and Jangseong, -1°C in Gwangju, Damyang, and Gokseong, 0°C in Naju, Muan, Hwasun, Boseong, and Gurye, 1°C in Mokpo, Yeongam, and Jangheung, 2°C in Haenam, Gangjin, Goheung, Suncheon, Gwangyang, and Yeosu, and 3°C in Jindo and Wando, showing higher values than the previous day.

Waves in the West Sea and South Sea coastal waters will range from 1.5 to 3.5 meters. Fine and ultrafine dust levels are expected to remain 'good.'

An official from the Korea Meteorological Administration said, "Since accumulated snow may freeze, causing icy roads and black ice in many areas, please ensure a safe distance while driving and reduce speed to pay attention to traffic safety."

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