Mon Mar 17 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Heavy Snowfall Blankets Gangwon Province and East Coast, Sub-Zero Temperatures Expected

**Gangneung, South Korea** – A heavy snowfall has blanketed Gangwon Province and the East Coast of South Korea, with the city of Gangneung seeing its roads adorned with snow-covered cornelian cherry blossoms. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued heavy snow warnings for the region.

The unexpected snowfall is a result of a frigid Arctic air mass pushing south, bringing with it sub-zero temperatures. The KMA predicts that the cold snap will persist for several days, with morning temperatures remaining below freezing. The agency forecasts that up to 45 centimeters of snow could accumulate in mountainous areas of Gangwon Province over the next two days.

The cold front, originating from a break in the Arctic jet stream, is expected to continue its southward trajectory until the 18th. While last week saw relatively mild temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius, temperatures are expected to remain below 10 degrees Celsius during the day, with significantly lower wind chill factors.

Snow and rain are expected to continue, affecting Gangwon Province and Gyeongsangbuk-do on the 17th, spreading nationwide on the 18th due to a low-pressure system forming over the Yellow Sea. This low-pressure system is a result of the frigid Arctic air meeting the warmer waters of the Yellow Sea.

The KMA has issued snowfall forecasts, with significant accumulations expected in mountainous areas of Gangwon Province and Gyeongsangbuk-do’s northeastern regions and their respective east coasts. Other regions are also expected to see snowfall, though in lesser amounts. The agency warns of potentially hazardous conditions, especially in mountainous areas where heavy, wet snow could cause significant disruptions and safety concerns. Citizens are urged to exercise caution and take necessary precautions.

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