[Today's Weather] Commute Morning at Minus 20 Degrees... Colder Than Yesterday

On the 6th, when a severe cold wave swept across the country, ice formed at the Yeouido Seoul Marina yacht dock.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Amid continued severe cold due to the Arctic cold wave, Thursday the 7th will see temperatures remain below freezing nationwide throughout the day, making it very cold.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) stated, "Cold wave warnings have been issued for the central region, northern Jeonbuk and Jeonnam areas, Gyeongbuk region, and western inland areas of Gyeongnam. As even colder air moves in, the morning low temperatures will drop 2 to 4 degrees lower than the previous day."

According to the KMA, due to the influence of a low-pressure trough, heavy snowfall is expected in various areas.

Daytime temperatures will also fall 5 to 10 degrees lower than the previous day, and strong winds will make the wind chill feel even colder.

Snowfall continuing from the previous day will persist until the morning in the central region, Jeolla region, inland Gyeongbuk, western inland Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island.

Snow is expected on the west coast of Chungnam, Jeolla region, and Jeju Island, with occasional snow in the inland Chungcheong region and southern west coast of the Seoul metropolitan area.

Expected snowfall amounts from this day through the next are △5 to 20 cm in the west coast of Chungnam, Jeolla region, Jeju Island, and Ulleungdo-Dokdo △3 to 10 cm in the Seoul metropolitan area, inland Chungcheong region, western inland Gyeongbuk, northwestern inland Gyeongnam, southern inland Gangwon, and the five western islands △1 to 5 cm in northern Gyeonggi, Gangwon Province, eastern Jeonnam southern coast, inland Gyeongbuk, and western inland Gyeongnam.

Expected precipitation amounts during the same period are △10 to 40 mm in Jeju Island △5 to 20 mm in Chungcheong region, Jeolla region, the five western islands, and Ulleungdo-Dokdo △around 5 mm in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Province, eastern Jeonnam southern coast, inland Gyeongbuk, and western inland Gyeongnam.

Morning low temperatures by region are forecast as △Seoul -14°C △Chuncheon -18°C △Gangneung -12°C △Daejeon -14°C △Cheongju -13°C △Daegu -12°C △Gwangju -8°C △Jeonju -12°C △Busan -5°C △Jeju -1°C.

Afternoon high temperatures are △Seoul -10°C △Chuncheon -9°C △Gangneung -6°C △Daejeon -8°C △Cheongju -9°C △Daegu -6°C △Gwangju -6°C △Jeonju -7°C △Busan -3°C △Jeju 0°C.

Fine dust levels will be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions.

The KMA urged, "Since 3 to 10 cm of heavy snow is expected in the southern Seoul metropolitan area, inland Chungcheong region, western inland Gyeongbuk, northwestern inland Gyeongnam, and southern inland Gangwon, please pay special attention to traffic safety."

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