[Today’s Weather] Severe Cold Has Passed, but Yellow Dust and Fine Dust Persist

On the morning of the 13th, Gyeongbokgung Palace turned white from the snow that fell the previous day. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Thursday the 14th will continue with relatively mild weather similar to the previous day, but fine dust levels will be high.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Due to the influx of southwesterly winds, temperatures will be 3 to 5 degrees higher than average."

It also forecasted that yellow dust originating from northern China will be observed in some parts of the central region and northern Gyeongbuk.

On this morning, fog with visibility less than 1 km is expected mainly inland.

The morning low temperatures are forecasted as follows: △Seoul -5°C △Chuncheon -10°C △Gangneung -2°C △Daejeon -5°C △Cheongju -5°C △Daegu -2°C △Gwangju 0°C △Jeonju -2°C △Busan 2°C △Jeju 6°C.

The daytime high temperatures will be △Seoul 6°C △Chuncheon 6°C △Gangneung 9°C △Daejeon 9°C △Cheongju 8°C △Daegu 11°C △Gwangju 13°C △Jeonju 11°C △Busan 12°C △Jeju 15°C.

Fine dust concentrations will be 'bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon, Chungcheong, Honam regions, and Daegu, while other areas will range from 'bad' to 'moderate.'

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Overnight temperatures will drop below freezing, causing melted snow to refreeze and form black ice on roads. Many areas such as mountain passes, slopes, and shaded side roads will be difficult to traverse, so please pay special attention to traffic safety and pedestrian safety."

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