"March Heavy Snow Advisory?" Snow in Jirisan, Rain Forecast for Gwangju and Jeonnam

2.4 cm of Snow Accumulates on Seongsamjae...
Up to 8 cm Expected in Eastern Jeonnam Inland
5 to 20 mm of Rain Forecast Through the 16th
Caution Advised for Slippery Roads

Snow-covered scenery spread across the Seoseokdae area of Mudeungsan National Park on January 10, when heavy snow fell in Gwangju and Jeonnam. Photo by Yonhap News

Snow and rain are falling in various parts of Gwangju and Jeonnam even in mid-March. On Seongsamjae in Jirisan, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam, 2.4 cm of snow accumulated, prompting the Gwangju Meteorological Administration to issue a heavy snow advisory at 8:30 a.m. on the 15th.

Rainfall of 5 to 10 mm (5 to 20 mm in the southern coastal area) is forecast for all of Gwangju and Jeonnam through the 16th, and 2 to 8 cm of snow is expected in the mountainous inland regions of eastern Jeonnam. Although temperatures will be 2 to 4 degrees higher than average, visibility may be reduced and roads may become slippery in areas where rain or snow falls.

In particular, as this is a period of increased risk for traffic accidents due to black ice, drivers should pay special attention to reducing speed and maintaining a safe distance.

An official from the Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Roads may be slippery due to snow and rain, so please pay special attention to traffic safety."