Seoul’s first snowfall could hit hard, warns weather agency

The Korea Meteorological Administration said snow will fall intermittently on Wednesday morning, with heavy snowfall of 1 to 3cm per hour when it intensifies. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

SEOUL – With most parts of South Korea expected to experience the season’s first snowfall on Nov 27, the weather agency announced on Nov 26 that the snowfall could trigger heavy snow warnings in some areas.

The Korea Meteorological Administration said snow will fall intermittently on Wednesday morning, with heavy snowfall of 1 to 3cm per hour when it intensifies. Intense bursts of snow could occur during the morning rush hour in Seoul and central regions, it added.

Heavy snow warnings have already been issued for mountainous areas in Gangwon and other provinces, as well as in Taebaek, effective from 6pm on Nov 26.

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A heavy snow warning is issued when more than 5cm of snow is expected to accumulate over a 24-hour period.

Snow and rain are expected to continue across most of the country until Nov 28 morning.