A cold snap will continue to grip the nation on Thursday, the last day of 2020.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA), afternoon highs are forecast to remain between minus five degrees Celsius and four degrees on Thursday, similar to or slightly higher than the previous day. 

However, the wind chill temperatures are likely to fall further due to strong winds.

The weather agency said the cold weather will continue for a while, advising people to take good care of their health and to prevent damage to crops and facilities.

More snow is expected to hit the Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces, Jeju Island, Ulleung Island and Dokdo islets, which already received a lot of snowfall the previous day.

West coast areas in the Jeolla provinces are forecast to receive up to 15 centimeters of snow, while mountain areas on Jeju Island, Ulleung Island and Dokdo are likely to have more than 20 centimeters.