[Today’s Weather] Freezing Cold Below Zero Even During Daytime... Low of -16°C 'Frozen Solid'

On the afternoon of the 13th, when temperatures were below freezing, citizens are walking on Myeongdong Street in Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Tuesday the 15th, the whole country will be mostly clear, but the temperature will remain below freezing during the day, bringing a severe cold wave.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Morning temperatures will drop 1 to 3 degrees lower than the previous day, with some areas in the central inland and eastern Jeonbuk falling below -12 degrees, and northern Gyeonggi, western Gangwon, northern Chungbuk, and northern Gyeongbuk dropping below -15 degrees."

Additionally, more than 30cm of snow may accumulate in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo, while 2 to 7cm of snow is expected along the southern Chungnam west coast, western Jeolla (excluding the Jeolla west coast), and Jeju Island (excluding mountainous areas). Northern Chungnam west coast and inland areas of Chungnam are forecasted to receive about 1 to 3cm of snow.

Strong winds of 30 to 50 km/h (9 to 14 m/s) will blow along the west coast and Jeju. Other regions will also experience strong winds of 20 to 35 km/h (6 to 10 m/s). Due to the expected strong winds, caution is advised in managing facilities.

The morning low temperatures will range from -16 to -3 degrees, and the daytime high temperatures will be between -6 and 4 degrees.

Morning low temperatures by region are △Seoul -10 degrees △Incheon -9 degrees △Chuncheon -15 degrees △Gangneung -8 degrees △Daejeon -9 degrees △Daegu -7 degrees △Busan -5 degrees △Changwon -6 degrees.

Daytime high temperatures are forecasted as △Seoul -4 degrees △Incheon -4 degrees △Chuncheon -3 degrees △Gangneung 0 degrees △Andong -1 degree △Pohang 1 degree △Busan 3 degrees △Jeju 5 degrees.

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

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Daytime temperatures will remain below freezing with strong winds, making the wind chill even lower and the cold very severe. Special attention to health management is necessary."

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