[Tomorrow's Weather] Solar Term 'Sohan' Nationwide Rain or Snow... "Colder Than Usual"

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] On the 5th, known as 'Sohan' (小寒), the coldest period of the year according to the solar calendar, temperatures will drop across most regions nationwide from midday due to a cold wave originating from the Arctic, bringing prolonged cold weather.

Snow or rain is expected nationwide. In the metropolitan area, northern Gangwon Yeongseo, and inland Gyeongbuk, about 1 cm of snow is expected until dawn. In central and southern Gangwon Yeongseo, the Chungcheong region, and inland Jeonbuk, around 1 to 3 cm of snow is expected. In the central region and northern Jeonbuk and Jeonnam, less than 5 mm of rain is anticipated.

The nationwide morning low temperatures will range from -11 to 3 degrees Celsius, slightly higher than the average (-12 to 0 degrees), but the daytime high temperatures will be between -5 and 7 degrees Celsius, below the usual range (1 to 9 degrees). The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that this cold spell will continue until the 12th.

Fine dust levels will be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions. With dry weather warnings issued for Seoul, inland Gyeonggi, the East Coast, Gangwon mountain areas, and inland Gyeongbuk, where the atmosphere is dry, caution is advised to prevent fires.

Strong winds of 7 to 13 meters per second are expected in the Gangwon mountain areas, the West Coast, and Jeju Island, so attention should be paid to facility management and accident prevention. Sea waves will be 0.5 to 2 meters in the East Sea coastal waters, 0.5 to 2 meters in the West Sea coastal waters, and 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the South Sea coastal waters. Offshore wave heights are forecasted to be 1 to 4 meters in the East Sea, 1 to 3 meters in the West Sea, and 0.5 to 3 meters in the South Sea.

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