[Today's Weather] After the Rain Stops, the Real 'Winter Cold' Begins

On the 19th, as the rain stopped, the temperature dropped, and strong winds blew through downtown Seoul.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Friday the 20th, the temperature will drop sharply compared to yesterday, making it chilly.

Today, the whole country will be mostly cloudy, but from midday, Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, and Gyeongsang Province will gradually clear up.

Inland areas of Chungcheong and Jeolla may experience scattered raindrops during the early morning.

Also, in the Gangwon mountain region and the eastern coast of Gyeongsang, winds will blow very strongly at 35~60 km/h (10~16 m/s).

The morning low temperatures by region are forecasted as △Seoul 2°C △Chuncheon 1°C △Gangneung 7°C △Daejeon 6°C △Cheongju 5°C △Daegu 8°C △Gwangju 8°C △Jeonju 7°C △Busan 11°C △Jeju 13°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 10°C.

The daytime high temperatures will be △Seoul 6°C △Chuncheon 8°C △Gangneung 13°C △Daejeon 9°C △Cheongju 8°C △Daegu 11°C △Gwangju 10°C △Jeonju 9°C △Busan 16°C △Jeju 14°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 12°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'normal' due to smooth atmospheric dispersion.

An official from the Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "As cold air moves southward from the northwest, temperatures near the surface will drop overnight, causing rain that fell in northeastern Gyeonggi, western Gangwon, and northern Gyeongbuk to freeze and create many slippery spots until 9 a.m. on the 20th. Please be especially cautious regarding traffic safety and pedestrian accidents."

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