Heavy Snow Advisory Issued for 12 Cities and Counties in Jeonnam and Jeonbuk... 3-5 cm Per Hour
by Song Bohyeon
Published 08 Jan.2025 23:46(KST)
Updated 28 Jul.2025 08:41(KST)
Up to 30cm of Snow Expected in Jeonbuk West Coast and Southern Inland
Gwangju and Jeonnam May See Up to 20cm by the Day After Tomorrow
Caution Advised for Possible Facility Damage
On the morning of the 7th, when a heavy snow warning was issued, citizens are walking with umbrellas around Bukgu Office in Gwangju as snow falls. Photo by Yonhap News
원본보기 아이콘The strongest cold wave of this winter continues, with heavy snow advisories issued across the entire Jeonnam and Jeonbuk regions on the 8th.
The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heavy snow advisory at 9 p.m. for several cities and counties in Jeonnam, including Naju, Damyang, Gokseong, Gurye, Jangseong, Hwasun, Yeongam, Muan, Hampyeong, Yeonggwang, Mokpo, and Shinan.
As of the advisory issuance time, Baegunsan in Gwangyang and Jangseong recorded 3.1 cm of snowfall, Yeonggwang 1.7 cm, Baeka in Hwasun 1.5 cm, and Wolya in Hampyeong 1.2 cm.
In Jeonbuk, Bokheung in Sunchang recorded 10.4 cm, Jinan 7.9 cm, Gunsan Industrial Complex 7.9 cm, and Jinbong (Gimje) 6.2 cm. Due to this heavy snow, the West Coast and southern inland areas of Jeonbuk are expected to see up to more than 30 cm of snowfall.
Snowfall is forecasted to reach 5 to 15 cm by the 10th, with some areas receiving more than 20 cm. In particular, some regions may experience heavy snowfall at a rate of 3 to 5 cm per hour. As daytime temperatures rise, some areas may see rain instead of snow.
An official from the Korea Meteorological Administration said, "In areas where it is snowing, vehicles must reduce speed, and special attention should be paid to preventing damage to livestock sheds, greenhouses, and weak structures."
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