[Today's Weather] Occasional Clouds Nationwide... Fine Dust 'Bad'

On the afternoon of the 31st of last month, when a cold wave advisory was issued nationwide, tourists hurried their steps on Myeongdong Street in Seoul. / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] On Thursday, the 2nd, the sky across the country is expected to be occasionally cloudy and then gradually clear up.

On the 1st, the Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Tomorrow (the 2nd), the country will be on the edge of a high-pressure system moving eastward near Shanghai, China," adding, "There will be occasional clouds nationwide."

They also added, "A low cloud band formed over the West Sea will flow inland, causing sporadic snowfall in the central regions except for Gangwon Yeongdong between dawn and morning."

The lowest temperatures on the morning of the 2nd are expected to be Seoul -3°C, Daejeon -2°C, Daegu -1°C, Jeonju -2°C, Gwangju -1°C, Busan 0°C, Gangneung 0°C, and Jeju 6°C.

The highest daytime temperatures on the day are expected to be Seoul 4°C, Daejeon 8°C, Daegu 9°C, Jeonju 8°C, Gwangju 9°C, Busan 10°C, Gangneung 9°C, and Jeju 11°C.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Some southern inland areas will experience morning temperatures around -10°C, making it cold. Please take care of your health and be cautious about facility management such as preventing water pipe bursts."

Meanwhile, fine dust levels are forecasted to be 'bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong region, Gwangju, Jeonbuk, and Daegu, and 'moderate' in other regions.

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