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Today (18th) morning was the coldest so far this winter, and the current cold wave warning has been lifted, but heavy snow is forecast mainly in the metropolitan area in the afternoon.
Contact the Weather Center to find out more about the weather.
Jeon So-Young Caster?
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Yes, this is the weather center.
Was it very cold this morning?
The temperature has risen a lot now, so all cold wave warnings have been lifted.
This morning, Seoul fell to minus 11.2 degrees and Daegwallyeong to minus 16.9 degrees.
You have to prepare for the big snow today.
In the afternoon, strong snow is expected to be concentrated in the metropolitan area in a short period of time. Up to 8 cm of snow is expected to fall in the metropolitan area and the Gangwon Mountains, and up to 5 cm in the southern regions such as Chungcheong and Honam.
Accordingly, a heavy snow advisory was issued for Incheon and Gyeonggi a little while ago, and a heavy snow warning was issued for the metropolitan area and Gangwon inland areas.
The daytime temperature is expected to stay at 0 degrees in Seoul, 2 degrees in Jeonju and Daejeon, and 5 degrees in Busan.
There will be many sunny days over the next week.
(Meteorological Caster Jeon So-young)