On the 9th, 'Up to 10cm of Snow in Seoul' During Morning Commute... Black Ice Advisory Issued

A 'black ice' (road icing phenomenon) advisory has been issued as heavy snowfall is forecast mainly in Seoul, the metropolitan area, and inland regions.

On the 8th, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted heavy and widespread snow across the country on the 9th and 10th. Snow or rain will begin around dawn on the 9th, mainly in the metropolitan area, with heavy snowfall expected in the central region, inland, and mountainous areas from the afternoon of the 9th through the early morning of the 10th.

The expected snowfall amounts from the 9th to the 10th are 3?8 cm (with some areas exceeding 10 cm) in Seoul, Incheon, and the western coast of Gyeonggi Province; 5?10 cm (with some areas exceeding 15 cm) in other parts of the metropolitan area; 5?15 cm (with some mountainous areas in Gangwon exceeding 20 cm) in inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon and northern Chungbuk; 3?8 cm (with some areas exceeding 10 cm) in the eastern coast of Gangwon, Daejeon, Sejong, inland Chungnam, and central and southern Chungbuk; and 1?5 cm along the western coast of Chungnam.

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During winter cold waves and heavy snowfall, 'black ice,' known as the assassin on the road, can form and pose a threat to drivers' safety, so caution is necessary. Special attention should be paid when driving on shaded roads, tunnels, bridges, and underpasses, where geothermal influence is minimal.

Recently, a 40-vehicle pileup caused by 'black ice' resulted in 14 injuries and significant damage. On the 4th, around 5:24 a.m., 29 vehicles slid and collided consecutively on Geumbitnoeul Bridge in Sejong-dong, Sejong City, causing 5 casualties. About an hour later, at 6:27 a.m., 9 vehicles were involved in a chain collision on nearby Aramchan Bridge, injuring 9 people.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Heavy and widespread snow is expected in the metropolitan area from tomorrow through the morning of the day after tomorrow. Please be cautious of icy roads and safety accidents."

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