Chance of First Snow in Gwangju and Jeonnam... Morning Temperatures Drop Sharply on the 18th, Rain and Snow Expected in Many Areas

Around 1cm of Snow Expected in Central Inland Areas of Gwangju and Jeonnam
Waves at Sea to Reach Up to 3.5 Meters

There is a possibility that Gwangju and Jeonnam will see their first snowfall of this winter. On November 18, due to the influence of a cold continental high-pressure system pushing in from the north, rain or snow is expected in various areas. During periods when temperatures drop further, precipitation may turn into snow, and accumulation could be observed.

On the 17th, when the morning temperature in Seoul dropped to 2 degrees Celsius, showing cold weather, citizens wearing coats are crossing the street at Gwanghwamun Intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration forecasted that around 5mm of rain would fall in Gwangju and Jeonnam from today until the morning of the 19th. If temperatures drop sufficiently, about 1cm of snow could accumulate. The west coast of North Jeolla Province, the southern inland of North Jeolla Province, and the central inland areas of Gwangju and Jeonnam are also expected to see snowfall of around 1cm, while the mountainous regions of Jeju Island may receive about 1 to 5cm of snow.

As cold air moves in strongly, morning temperatures will fall by nearly 5 degrees compared to the previous day. The minimum temperatures by region are forecast as follows: Naju, Jangseong, Damyang, Hwasun, Gurye, Goheung, and Boseong at 1 degree Celsius; Yeonggwang, Yeongam, Suncheon, Gwangyang, and Jangheung at 2 degrees; Gwangju, Hampyeong, and Muan at 3 degrees; Shinan, Haenam, and Yeosu at 4 degrees; Wando at 5 degrees; and Jindo at 6 degrees. Daytime highs will be 7 degrees in Gurye; 8 degrees in Gwangju, Hwasun, Suncheon, Gokseong, and Boseong; 9 degrees in Naju, Jangseong, Damyang, Yeonggwang, and Yeosu; 11 degrees in Hampyeong, Mokpo, Muan, Yeongam, Shinan, Haenam, and Goheung; and 12 degrees in Wando.

At sea, strong winds will cause waves off the west coast of South Jeolla Province to reach heights of 1.0 to 3.5 meters, and waves off the south coast to reach 1.0 to 2.0 meters. Fine dust levels will remain 'good' in both Gwangju and Jeonnam.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Morning temperatures will drop significantly, and the wind will make it feel even colder," and advised, "Please wear thick outerwear on your way to work, and be especially careful with facility management and operation safety at sea due to high waves."

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