[Today’s Weather] Snow and Rain Nationwide... Cold Air Inflow in the Afternoon

Ducks avoiding the cold at Gongjicheon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Tuesday the 29th, rain or snow is expected nationwide.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "On this day, the central region will experience rain or snow starting from noon, the southern region from 3 PM, and Jeju Island will have rain or snow in some areas from 12 PM."

Expected snowfall amounts are △1-5 cm in inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, Chungbuk, eastern Jeonbuk, inland Gyeongbuk, near Jirisan, and mountainous areas of Jeju Island △around 1 cm in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Chungnam, western Jeonbuk, Jeonnam (excluding the southern coast of Jeonnam), inland Gyeongnam, and the five western islands.

Expected precipitation amounts are 5-20 mm for Jeju Island and about 5 mm nationwide excluding Jeju.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 1°C △Chuncheon -1°C △Gangneung 5°C △Daejeon -1°C △Cheongju 0°C △Daegu 0°C △Gwangju 2°C △Jeonju 2°C △Busan 7°C △Jeju 9°C.

The daytime high temperatures will be △Seoul 3°C △Chuncheon 4°C △Gangneung 8°C △Daejeon 5°C △Cheongju 5°C △Daegu 9°C △Gwangju 9°C △Jeonju 7°C △Busan 14°C △Jeju 13°C.

Fine dust levels are forecasted to be 'Bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong region, Gwangju, Jeonbuk, and Yeongnam region, while other areas are expected to be 'Moderate.'

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Visibility will be reduced and roads will be slippery in areas experiencing rain or snow. Especially as temperatures drop overnight, rain or snow may freeze, creating icy roads. Pedestrians and drivers should exercise extra caution to prevent safety accidents."

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