Korea Meteorological Administration Lifts Heavy Snow Warning for Northwest Seoul

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that the heavy snow warning issued for the northwestern part of Seoul, including Eunpyeong-gu, will be lifted at 3 p.m. on the 30th.

On the 30th, when a heavy snow warning was issued for Seoul and the metropolitan area, many residents came out to spread de-icing agents and clear the snow as heavy snow fell in Seoul. Photo by Jo Yongjun jun21@

A heavy snow warning is issued when snowfall is expected to accumulate 5 cm or more within 24 hours.

The warning areas include Eunpyeong-gu, Mapo-gu, Seodaemun-gu, Yongsan-gu, Jongno-gu, and Jung-gu (northwestern area).

Heavy snow warnings remain in effect for the southeastern and northeastern parts of Seoul.