[Today's Weather] Cold Wave Peak... Feels Like -20°C in Some Areas
On the 17th, as the severe winter cold continued, citizens dressed in thick clothes hurried on their way to work at the Gwanghwamun intersection in Seoul.
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Saturday the 19th, temperatures will drop sharply due to cold air flowing in from the north, reaching the peak of the cold wave.
The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "With a slight wind blowing that day, the wind chill temperature will drop below -20 degrees Celsius in some areas, making it extremely cold."
Chungnam, Jeolla Province, and Jeju Island will have occasionally cloudy skies, and especially on Jeju Island, there may be rain or snow until around 9 a.m.
The morning low temperatures will drop significantly, with cold wave warnings issued for northern Gyeonggi, western Gangwon, northern Chungbuk, and northern inland Gyeongbuk, where temperatures will be around -15 degrees Celsius. Cold wave advisories have been issued for central inland areas, eastern Jeonbuk, and inland Gyeongbuk, where temperatures will be around -10 degrees Celsius, resulting in very cold weather.
Dryness warnings have been issued for eastern Gangwon, eastern Jeonnam, Gyeongsang Province, and the atmosphere nationwide will be very dry.
The morning low temperatures are forecasted as follows: △Seoul -10°C △Chuncheon -15°C △Gangneung -5°C △Daejeon -8°C △Cheongju -9°C △Daegu -6°C △Gwangju -4°C △Jeonju -6°C △Busan -3°C △Jeju 4°C.
The daytime high temperatures are expected to be: △Seoul -2°C △Chuncheon -1°C △Gangneung 4°C △Daejeon 2°C △Cheongju 0°C △Daegu 3°C △Gwangju 3°C △Jeonju 3°C △Busan 5°C △Jeju 5°C.
Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' across all regions.
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The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "In areas where snow has recently accumulated, the snow may freeze, making bridges, tunnel entrances, and side roads slippery," and urged, "Please pay special attention to pedestrian safety and traffic safety."
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