[Today’s Weather] Cold Eases... Most of the Country Experiences 'Bad' Fine Dust Levels

Snow has accumulated at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 18th, with snowfall centered around the central region.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Tuesday the 22nd, the entire country will be mostly cloudy as it enters the edge of a high-pressure system over the southern sea, gradually clearing from the afternoon.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Temperatures will rise sharply, ending the severe cold." Warm westerly winds will bring low cloud bands, causing snowfall in some areas.

There will be sporadic snow flurries in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, central and southern Gangwon Province, and northern Chungcheong Province. In the afternoon, raindrops will fall in parts of southern Chungcheong, Jeonbuk, and northern Jeonnam.

Expected snowfall and precipitation amounts are around 1cm and less than 5mm respectively in northern Gangwon Province.

Morning low temperatures by region are forecast as follows: △Seoul 0°C △Chuncheon -7°C △Gangneung 1°C △Daejeon -2°C △Cheongju -2°C △Daegu -1°C △Gwangju 0°C △Jeonju -1°C △Busan 2°C △Jeju 6°C.

Daytime high temperatures are △Seoul 7°C △Chuncheon 4°C △Gangneung 9°C △Daejeon 7°C △Cheongju 7°C △Daegu 8°C △Gwangju 10°C △Jeonju 8°C △Busan 10°C △Jeju 13°C.

Fine dust levels are forecast to be bad in the Seoul metropolitan area, western Gangwon, Chungcheong, Honam, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk regions, and normal in other areas.

The Korea Meteorological Administration warned, "In areas where rain or snow has fallen, visibility will be low and temperatures below freezing will cause the snow to freeze, creating slippery conditions, so caution is advised for safety."

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