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Christmas Eve Weather Alert: Rain, Ice, and Travel Disruptions Expected Across South Korea
Seoul, South Korea – Christmas Eve travelers across South Korea should exercise extreme caution as widespread rain, icy roads, and potential travel disruptions are anticipated, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
Rain that began on the afternoon of December 23rd is expected to persist across most of the country until dawn on December 24th. Eastern Gyeongsang Province and Jeju Island may experience rain into the afternoon. While the eastern coast and the Busan/Ulsan area might encounter drizzles.
The Seoul metropolitan area, Chungbuk province, and inland/mountainous regions of Gangwon province could see rain mixed with snow until early morning. Northern Gyeonggi Province is forecast to receive 1-5cm of snow, while central and northern inland Gangwon and mountainous areas could see 2-7cm. Higher elevation areas in southern Gangwon may accumulate 1-3cm.
Rainfall amounts are predicted to be 5-10mm in the Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi area and the West Sea islands. Similar rainfall is expected inland in Gangwon. Other regions including Daejeon, Sejong, Chungnam, Jeolla, Gyeongsang, and Jeju are projected to see 5-20mm of rain. The eastern coast of Gangwon is expected to see less than 5mm of rain.
Of particular concern is the potential for black ice and icy patches to form on roads as temperatures drop after the rain and snow. Bridges, tunnels, and shaded areas are especially vulnerable. Inland areas of central South Korea and northern Gyeongbuk province might experience fog with visibility less than 1km until morning.
Morning lows on December 24th are expected to range from -2 to 10 degrees Celsius, with afternoon highs between 4 and 13 degrees Celsius – near or slightly above average for this time of year. Air quality is predicted to be “good” to “moderate” nationwide. However, strong winds and thunderstorms are possible in the southern sea and off the coast of Jeju Island.
Looking ahead to Christmas Day (December 25th), generally clear skies are forecast nationwide, but a cold front will bring strong winds and a significant drop in temperatures. The KMA warns that a mass of extremely cold air aloft, combined with warmer sea temperatures, could lead to the development of snow clouds over the West Sea. The western coasts of Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces, as well as Jeju Island, could see rain or snow. Ulendo and Dokdo Islands can expect 15cm or more of snow from December 25th through December 26th.
The KMA is advising travelers to be aware of potential disruptions to ferry and airline services from December 24th to December 27th due to strong winds and high seas. Those with travel plans over the Christmas period should closely monitor weather forecasts and plan accordingly.
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