[Weather] Cloudy Nationwide with Yellow Dust... Heavy Snow in Gangwon Mountain Areas

The city center viewed from Namsan, Seoul, on the 18th when the nationwide fine dust concentration was at a 'Good' or 'Moderate' level / Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On Saturday the 22nd, the central region will be mostly cloudy with fine dust levels rated as 'bad.' There will be rain or snow in eastern Gyeonggi and inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, on the 22nd, the entire country will be cloudy as it lies on the edge of a high-pressure system moving southeast from northern China. In particular, very heavy snowfall of around 15cm is expected in the high mountains of Gangwon (altitude approximately 1km or higher).

Fine dust concentrations will be 'bad' in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and the Yeongseo region of Gangwon due to the combined effect of fine dust from the previous day and foreign sources, especially centered in the central region, while other areas are expected to have 'moderate' levels.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Since yellow dust originated from northern China and southern Mongolia starting on the 20th, there is a possibility of increased fine dust levels in the central and southern regions." They urged people to refer to fine dust forecasts and avoid outdoor activities.

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