Heavy Snow Blankets South Korea, Prompting Extra Trains and Buses Through Monday
Updated (2 articles)
Snowfall Begins Sunday Night, Intensifies Early Monday The Korea Meteorological Administration warned that heavy snow will start later Sunday night, with rates exceeding 5 cm per hour in some locations, initially covering Seoul and Gangwon Province before spreading nationwide by early Monday morning[1][2].
Accumulations Reach Up to Ten Centimeters in Seoul Forecasts call for up to 10 cm of snow in the greater Seoul area and parts of Gangwon, while South and North Chungcheong may see up to 8 cm and North Jeolla about 7 cm, matching both reports[1][2].
Temperatures Drop to Minus Ten Degrees Celsius Monday morning lows could fall to –10 °C, raising the risk of icy roads and prompting commuter cautions across the country[1][2].
Transport Agencies Deploy Additional Services to Mitigate Disruption The national rail operator will increase train frequency on five Seoul‑area lines (Line 1, Suin‑Bundang, Gyeongui‑Jungang, etc.), while Seoul city will run extra buses and extend train service until 9:30 a.m. to ease travel difficulties[1][2].
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Yonhap: Heavy Snow Expected Across South Korea Through Monday Morning: details early Sunday night snowfall, specific accumulation forecasts, temperature dip to –10 °C, and extra rail services, published Feb 1 13:02 UTC.
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Yonhap: Heavy Snow to Blanket South Korea Through Monday Morning: emphasizes snowfall spreading nationwide by early Monday, similar accumulation numbers, and commuter advisories, published Feb 1 09:30 UTC.
Timeline
Feb 1, 2026 – The Korea Meteorological Administration issues a heavy‑snow warning, saying snowfall will begin later Sunday night, with rates exceeding 5 cm per hour and the potential to blanket much of the country through Monday morning[1][2].
Feb 1, 2026 (Sunday night) – Snowfall starts across the Seoul metropolitan area and parts of Gangwon Province, and the KMA expects the snow front to expand to most of South Korea by early Monday[2].
Feb 2, 2026 (early Monday) – Snow accumulations reach up to 10 cm in Seoul and Gangwon, up to 8 cm in South and North Chungcheong, and about 7 cm in North Jeolla as the storm spreads nationwide[1][2].
Feb 2, 2026 (Monday morning) – Morning temperatures plunge to as low as –10 °C, increasing the risk of icy roads and prompting commuter cautions[1][2].
Feb 2, 2026 (Monday morning) – The state rail operator boosts service on five Seoul lines—including Line 1, the Suin‑Bundang Line and the Gyeongui‑Jungang Line—to ease commuting disruptions[1][2].
Feb 2, 2026 (Monday morning until 9:30 a.m.) – Seoul city runs extra buses and extends train operations through 9:30 a.m., urging travelers to check traffic updates as some routes may be detoured due to hazardous conditions[1].