[Today’s Weather] Snow and Rain Nationwide Before Seollal Holiday... Mostly Stops from Afternoon

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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] On Thursday (23rd), the whole country will be mostly cloudy with rain in most areas, gradually stopping from noon.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, due to the influence of a low-pressure system passing over the South Sea, rain or snow will fall in most areas nationwide except Seoul, Gyeonggi, and northern Gangwon, mostly stopping around 12 PM.

Expected precipitation amounts are △South Coast and Jeju Island 10~40mm △Jeolla Province, South Gyeongsang, and southern North Gyeongsang 5~20mm △Chungcheong Province, southern Gangwon, and northern North Gyeongsang around 5mm. Snow accumulation in the southern Gangwon mountainous area will be less than 1 cm.

Morning low temperatures are △Seoul 2°C △Daejeon 4°C △Daegu 5°C △Busan 10°C △Jeonju 5°C △Gwangju 7°C △Cheongju 4°C △Chuncheon -1°C △Gangneung 4°C △Jeju 12°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 7°C.

Afternoon high temperatures are △Seoul 10°C △Daejeon 11°C △Daegu 11°C △Busan 13°C △Jeonju 11°C △Gwangju 12°C △Cheongju 11°C △Chuncheon 10°C △Gangneung 10°C △Jeju 13°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 9°C.

Fine dust levels will be from 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions due to smooth atmospheric dispersion.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "In areas with rain, visibility is low and roads may be slippery, so special attention should be paid to traffic safety."

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