Seoul -10.9°C Morning Commute Cold Snap... Continuing Until the Day After Tomorrow

Seoul Feels Like -15.5°C at 4 AM
Cold Wave Warnings Issued Across Regions... Coldest Weather This Winter So Far

A bonfire is lit at Jungnim Market in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 15th amid the severe cold below freezing. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] The entire country has frozen solid as cold air from the northwest has moved in.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 7 a.m. on the 15th, the morning low temperatures were recorded at -10.9°C in Seoul, -9.6°C in Incheon, -15.0°C in Chuncheon, -10.0°C in Daejeon, -7.1°C in Daegu, and -5.5°C in Gwangju.

In the northern parts of Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Yeongseo, northern Chungbuk, and northern Gyeongbuk, where cold wave warnings are in effect, temperatures have dropped below -15°C, marking the lowest temperatures of this winter so far.

With the addition of cold winds, the wind chill temperatures temporarily fell to -15.5°C in Seoul, -14.8°C in Chuncheon, -13.4°C in Gangneung, -9.5°C in Gwangju, -11.5°C in Daegu, and -9.0°C in Busan.

Due to the temperature difference between the lower atmosphere and sea surface, clouds formed over the West Sea are affecting Ulleungdo, Dokdo, and the mountainous areas of Jeju Island, where heavy snow warnings have been issued. A heavy snow advisory is in effect for the western coast of Jeolla Province. The expected snowfall amounts by the morning of the 17th are 10 to 30 cm for the mountainous areas of Jeju Island and Ulleungdo·Dokdo, and 5 to 15 cm for the western coast of Jeolla.

Temperatures will not rise significantly during the day either, with Seoul and Incheon expected to reach -4°C. Due to strong winds, the wind chill temperature is expected to drop an additional 5 to 6 degrees.

This cold spell will continue until the 17th (the day after tomorrow), so it is important to take care of your health. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that temperatures will recover to above freezing during the day on the day after tomorrow.

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