Sudden cold snap during the week... Melting snow refreezing into black ice dominates

Yesterday, it snowed slightly in Seoul and rained in the evening.

When I woke up in the morning, the roads and ground were frozen, so my commute was about 40 minutes longer than usual.

The vehicle is crawling along slowly...

In the afternoon, the roads also melted, and I thought it would be good to exercise...

A cold wave is expected across the country again starting from the 15th...

It is said that for the time being, there will be many places with icy roads and frozen pavement.

Please be careful to avoid slipping while driving or walking~

 

 

 

Wednesday the 15th will see a sudden drop in temperature, falling below the average for the year, and will be the coldest day of the month. In the central region and Jeolla area, icy roads and road frost are expected to appear in many places for the time being, so caution should be exercised to prevent slipping while driving and walking.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 14th, the minimum temperature on the morning of the 15th is expected to be between -14°C and -1°C, and the maximum daytime temperature between -3°C and 5°C, indicating that the relatively warm morning temperatures over the past two days will drop sharply.

Depending on the area, there will be light rain and snow.

Estimated snowfall by region

△Eastern Gyeonggi 1-5cm △Inland mountainous areas of Gangwon 1-5cm △Daejeon, Sejong, Chungnam, Chungbuk 1-5cm △Gwangju, Western Jeonnam, Northeastern Jeonnam, Jeonbuk 1-5cm △Ulleungdo and Dokdo approximately 1cm △Jeju Island mountainous areas 1-5cm. The expected precipitation is △Eastern Gyeonggi less than 5mm △Inland mountainous areas of Gangwon less than 5mm △Daejeon, Sejong, Chungnam, Chungbuk less than 5mm △Gwangju, Western Jeonnam, Northeastern Jeonnam, Jeonbuk less than 5mm △Ulleungdo and Dokdo less than 5mm △Jeju Island 5mm.

In snow-covered areas such as the central region and Jeolla region, special caution should be taken for icy roads and road frost. A Meteorological Administration official stated, "Due to low temperatures, icy roads and road frost are expected on roads, alleyways, inclined roads, and shaded roads," and urged pedestrians and drivers to be especially careful for safety.

Meanwhile, on this day, the entire country will be affected by a cold continental high-pressure system, resulting in clear weather with fine dust levels ranging from 'moderate' to 'good' throughout the day. In Jeollanam-do, Busan, Gyeongnam, and Jeju, levels are forecasted to be 'moderate,' while in other regions, they are expected to be 'good.'

<Source: Edaily>