On the morning of the 16th, when the sensory temperature in the morning of Seoul dropped to -14.3 degrees Celsius, citizens are rushing to step at the Gwanghwamun intersection. 2020. 12. 16. Maekyung DB▶ Click here for a larger view
On the morning of the 30th, Wednesday, on the way to work, the temperature of the Seoul area is expected to drop to -20 degrees. This cold wave is expected to intensify on the 31st and continue until the beginning of the new year. Private drivers are required to pay special attention to avoid damage from cold waves.
◆ The frozen road to work… “The 31st is colder”
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 30th, the lowest temperature in Seoul this morning is -12 degrees and is expected to be the coldest this winter. In particular, as strong wind blows, the sensory temperature will drop to -20 degrees, the Meteorological Agency forecast.
By region, the minimum temperature in the morning is expected to be -17°C to 2°C, and the highest temperature in the daytime to be -9°C to 0°C.
A cold wave warning was issued throughout Seoul at 9 pm the previous day. In addition, cold wave warnings were issued in Incheon, Chungcheong, Gyeonggi, and 5 provinces in the west sea, and cold wave warnings were issued in northern Gyeonggi and some areas of Gangwon.
The Meteorological Administration predicted that on Thursday, the 31st, the minimum temperature in the mornings in the interior and mountains of Gangwon would fall around -20 degrees Celsius, and the inland Gyeonggi Province, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and Chungbuk would fall to -15 degrees below zero.
It is also predicted that there will be a lot of snow in some areas. By region, it is expected that more than 30 cm of snow will 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 blown a warm western wind into 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 Administration said, “As the cold air from the northwest goes south, the temperature gradually decreases, so both morning and day temperatures are expected to drop by more than 10 degrees from the previous day.” “You have to be careful.”
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◆ “I have frozen snow on my car glass”… The solution is
As the temperature fell sharply and heavy snow was forecast in some areas, the car management of private commuters also took an emergency.
When the windshield is frozen due to snow and rain, it is good to turn on the car heater and point the air vent toward 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 it can only waste more time going back and forth.
Covering the windshield with newspapers or paper boxes when parking will reduce the chance of getting rid of frost or snow. Keeping the wiper arm upright can prevent the rubber wiper blades from freezing to 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, making it impossible to secure the view necessary for safe driving. If the wiper is operated without the ice being completely removed, the motor may break.
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 the moisture that has penetrated the door lock after snow or rain. In this case, you can open the door by heating the key hot with a lighter or the like and inserting it into the lock hole.
When the door does not work because the rubber on the edge of the door is frozen on the vehicle body, 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. Any remaining battery electricity is discharged. Instead, it saves time by requesting emergency dispatch services from insurance companies or contacting maintenance companies.
If the door does not open and you are stuck on a slippery road, you can also call the emergency service center. Service staff can advise on emergency measures, or dispatch themselves to solve problems
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