Nationwide Snowfall Expected Tomorrow, Over 30 cm (12 inches) Predicted

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During the two-day Lunar New Year holiday from January 27 to 28, 2025, heavy snowfall is forecast in South Korea, with up to 30 cm in inland Gangwon Province and eastern Jeonbuk, and up to 25 cm in the Seoul metropolitan area.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, a low-pressure system will pass over the country from early morning to afternoon on January 27. Following this, snow clouds from the West Sea are expected to bring significant snowfall starting the afternoon of January 27 and continuing through to January 29. Heavy snow warnings may be issued in certain regions. In particular, southern and northeastern Gyeonggi Province could see over 25 cm of snow. Inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province are expected to receive 10–20 cm, with localized areas reaching over 30 cm.

Chungcheong Province will see 5–15 cm (up to 20 cm in some areas), and eastern Jeonbuk will have similar accumulations to inland Gangwon (10–20 cm, with localized areas exceeding 30 cm). In Gwangju, Jeollanam-do (excluding the southeastern coast), and western Jeonbuk, snowfall of 5–10 cm (with up to 15 cm in some areas) is expected, while the southeastern coast of Jeollanam-do may receive 1–5 cm.

In the Yeongnam region, inland western Gyeongnam, northern inland Gyeongbuk, and northeastern mountainous Gyeongbuk are expected to receive 3–10 cm (with up to 15 cm in some areas). Daegu, southwestern inland Gyeongbuk, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo are forecast to see 3–8 cm, while the rest of Gyeongnam inland, the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk, and central-southern inland Gyeongbuk will likely see 1–5 cm of snow.

Jeju Island is forecast to receive 10–20 cm in mountainous areas, 3–10 cm in mid-mountain areas, and 1–5 cm along coastal areas. For those in Korea, please drive safely and stay cautious during this snowy period!

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