Jeju is hit by the coldest cold wave this winter, and the temperature drops further, so you need to take care of your health.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, heavy snow warnings are maintained in the mountains of Jeju and heavy snow warnings are maintained in the middle mountains of Jeju.
There may be places where it snows in Jeju until the morning of the 19th due to the influence of the cloud belt created by the temperature difference between cold air and warm sea surface in the West Sea.
Snowfall of 1 to 3 cm per hour will fall mainly in mountainous areas, and thunder and lightning accompanied by gusts of wind will blow in areas where snow cloud belts are strongly developed.
The expected snowfall is 1 to 5 cm along the coast of Jeju until the morning of the 19th, and 3 to 8 cm in areas other than the coast. More than 15 cm of snow is expected in many places, including mountainous areas.
The strong wind warning, which took effect as strong winds of 35 to 60 km per hour in Jeju, is expected to be lifted this evening.
As cold air flows in from the northwest, the temperature will be lower than today’s (18th) morning minimum temperature of minus 2 to 0 degrees and daytime maximum temperature of 3 to 5 degrees until the 20th.
As the temperature drops below freezing while the snow and rain that have fallen on Jeju have not dried, there are concerns about icy roads everywhere.
Even if there is not much snowfall and it is not controlled, there are icing sections all over the road, so you have to drive safely.
As of 5:47 p.m. on the same day, the police are fully controlling Road 1100. In addition, 516 Road, Hanchang-ro, Namjo-ro, 1st Sanrok Road, 2 Sanrok Road, and Cheomdan-ro are partially controlled. It is possible to enter large vehicles, but small vehicles can enter only when chains are installed.
According to the Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters, a total of 33 119 mobilizations were made due to bad weather from the 17th to the 18th at 6pm.
1 life rescue, 18 safety measures, and 14 first aid activities.
Signboards fell due to strong winds, safety measures were taken, and accidents due to snow continued.
As a lot of snow fell, several reports were received that the vehicle was isolated, and there were traffic accidents in snowy roads and damage from falling on icy roads. Thirteen people were injured and taken to the hospital.
Flight cancellations and delays caused inconvenience.
According to the Jeju headquarters of the Korea Airports Corporation, as of 6:00 pm on the same day, 100 flights were canceled and 141 flights were delayed due to bad weather at Jeju International Airport. Only 115 arrivals (including international flights) and 98 departures were normally operated.
The Korea Meteorological Administration requested confirmation of related information as heavy snow, strong winds, and high waves could disrupt aircraft and ferry operations. Those who want to drive should also check the road control from time to time.