‘Seoul -12 degrees’ the strongest cold wave today … Check before going to work

On the morning of Wednesday the 30th, on the way to work, the temperature in the Seoul area is expected to drop to -20 degrees, and the strongest cold snap is expected this winter. This cold snap is expected to intensify on the 31st and continue until the beginning of the new year. Car drivers must pay special attention to avoid damage from cold waves.

◆ On the icy road to work … “31 is colder”

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 30th, the lowest temperature in Seoul this morning is -12 degrees, which is expected to be the coldest this winter. In particular, as strong winds blow, the sensory temperature will drop to -20 degrees, the Meteorological Agency predicted.

By region, the lowest morning temperature is expected to be -17 ° C to 2 ° C, and the highest daytime temperature is -9 ° C to 0 ° C.

A cold snap warning was issued throughout Seoul at 9 p.m. the previous day. In addition, cold snap warnings were issued in Incheon, Chungcheong, Gyeonggi, and 5 West Sea provinces, and cold snap warnings were issued in northern Gyeonggi and some areas of Gangwon.

The Meteorological Administration predicted that on Thursday the 31st, the morning low temperature in the interior and mountains of Gangwon would drop to around -20 degrees Celsius, and in the interior of Gyeonggi province, Gyeongsangbuk-do and Chungbuk would drop to around -15 degrees below zero.

Also, a lot of snow is expected to fall in some areas. By region, more than 30 cm of snow is expected to fall in western Jeolla province and more than 50 cm in the mountains of Jeju Island and Ulleungdo and Dokdo.

The Meteorological Administration explained that the high pressure, which had carried a warm west wind towards Korea until the previous day, escaped to the East Sea, and the cold continental high pressure in the northwest of around -30 degrees below the high pressure affected Korea, and the temperature dropped significantly.

The Meteorological Agency said: “As the cold air from the northwest is to the south, the temperature will gradually decrease, so that both the morning and day temperatures will drop more than 10 degrees from the previous day.” You need to be careful.”

◆ “I have frozen snow on the car glass” … The solution is

As the temperature dropped sharply and heavy snowfall was forecast in some areas, there was an emergency for both passengers and car management.

When the windshield freezes due to snow and rain, it is good to turn on the car heater and point the air outlet towards the glass to melt the ice to some extent and scrape it off. There is also a method of boiling and pouring water with a cordless kettle, but you can only waste more time going back and forth.

Covering the windshield with newspapers or paper boxes when you park will reduce the chance of getting rid of frost or snow. Keeping the wiper arm in an upright position can prevent the wiper blades from freezing on the glass.

On the way to work, in a hurry, it is not recommended to scrape the frost with plastic or metal tools. The glass is scratched and it is impossible to ensure the vision necessary for safe driving. If the windshield wiper is operated without the ice having been completely removed, the motor may break down.

In the case of an old car that has to open the door with a key, it is often difficult to open the door due to moisture that has penetrated the door lock after snow or rain. In this case, you can open the door by heating the key with a lighter or similar and inserting it into the keyhole.

When the door does not work because the rubber on the door edge is frozen in the vehicle, you can pull the door while tapping the edge lightly.

When the battery is discharged, do not keep turning the key forcibly to start the engine. The remaining electricity in the battery is discharged. Instead, save time by requesting emergency shipping services from insurance companies or by contacting maintenance companies.

If the door won’t open and you are stuck on a slippery road, you can also call an emergency service center. The service personnel will advise you on how to deal with emergency measures or will call you to solve the problem

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