First heavy-snow advisory of autumn issued for Inje-gun

Inje-gun in Gangwon Province received its first heavy-snow advisory of the autumn season Sunday.

The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heavy-snow advisory for the mountainous areas of Inje effective at 7 p.m. Sunday. A heavy-snow advisory is issued when snowfall accumulation of 5 centimeters or more is forecast within a 24-hour period.

As of 7 p.m. Sunday, accumulated snowfall measured 3.9 cm at Seoraksan, 2.6 cm at Cheorwon Imnam, 2.1 cm at Hyangnobong and 1.8 cm at Gwangdeoksan. The administration forecast an additional 1 to 5 cm of snow overnight, concentrated in higher mountain areas.

The agency urged motorists to exercise extra caution, warning that areas receiving snow or rain may see reduced visibility and icy road conditions.