Gwangju and Jeonnam to See Subzero Cold Wave from Dec. 2... Cold Snap and Snow Expected on Dec. 3

Morning Temperatures to Drop Sharply... 1-8 cm of Rain or Snow Expected on Jeonnam's West Coast
Cold Wave to Continue Through the 4th... Caution Advised for Strong Winds and High Waves at Sea

A severe cold wave below freezing is forecasted to begin in Gwangju and Jeonnam from December 2. As cold air moves south, temperatures will drop significantly, and on December 3, snow is also expected in certain areas along with the cold wave.

A severe cold wave below freezing will begin in Gwangju and Jeonnam from the 2nd, with snow forecasted in different areas along with the cold wave on the 3rd. Photo by Jo Yongjun

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration, the morning low on December 2 is expected to be between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs ranging from 6 to 11 degrees Celsius. The morning temperature will be about 5 degrees lower than the previous day, and daytime temperatures will also be lower than the seasonal average.

On December 3, temperatures will drop even further. The morning low is expected to be between -4 and 2 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs between 3 and 7 degrees Celsius. Strong winds will make it feel even colder. Rain or snow of around 1 cm is expected in Gwangju and the central inland areas of Jeonnam, 1 to 5 cm in the western coastal areas of Jeonnam, and 3 to 8 cm in the northern western coastal areas of Jeonnam. Due to temperature differences in the lower atmosphere, the form of precipitation may vary by region, resulting in rain or snow.

The cold will continue on December 4, with morning lows dropping to between -5 and 2 degrees Celsius. Daytime highs are expected to remain between 7 and 11 degrees Celsius. Strong winds will make the perceived temperature lower than the actual temperature.

At sea, strong winds and high waves are forecasted for the far southern waters of the West Sea starting from December 1. From the early morning of December 3, a high seas warning may be issued for all southern West Sea areas, so ships navigating or operating in these waters should exercise caution.

An official from the Meteorological Administration stated, "Temperatures will drop sharply, bringing most areas of Gwangju and Jeonnam below freezing," and urged the public to pay close attention to health management and safety accident prevention.

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