[Today’s Weather] Cold Snap with Strong Winds... Rain or Snow Nationwide

The Han River frozen again due to a sudden cold wave.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Thursday the 28th, the whole country will be mostly cloudy, with very strong winds blowing nationwide from daytime.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Especially along the coasts, Jeju Island, island areas, and mountainous regions, winds will blow at 45-65 km/h, with maximum gusts exceeding 90 km/h. In other areas, winds will blow at 25-50 km/h, with maximum gusts exceeding 70 km/h, so there is a possibility of strong wind warnings being issued."

Due to the influence of a low-pressure system moving eastward near the Bohai Sea in China, most regions nationwide will experience gusts along with rain or snow during the day.

Expected precipitation amounts until the 29th are forecasted to reach up to 10mm in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Jeolla, mountainous areas of Jeju, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo.

The falling snow will be heavy for a short period, reducing visibility, and as temperatures drop below freezing, the snow will freeze, making roads slippery and causing traffic congestion during the evening commute.

From the afternoon, temperatures will drop sharply and winds will blow strongly, making the wind chill even lower and the weather very cold.

Therefore, outdoor workers and those engaging in outdoor activities should take care to maintain body temperature. The rapid temperature change may harm health, so the elderly and vulnerable should also pay close attention to their health management.

Morning low temperatures by region are forecasted as follows: △ Seoul -2°C △ Chuncheon -4°C △ Gangneung 2°C △ Daejeon -3°C △ Cheongju -2°C △ Daegu -1°C △ Gwangju 0°C △ Jeonju -1°C △ Busan 2°C △ Jeju 6°C.

Daytime high temperatures are forecasted as follows: △ Seoul 2°C △ Chuncheon 3°C △ Gangneung 8°C △ Daejeon 6°C △ Cheongju 5°C △ Daegu 10°C △ Gwangju 8°C △ Jeonju 7°C △ Busan 11°C △ Jeju 11°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'bad' to 'moderate' in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Chungcheong regions, and 'moderate' in other parts of the country.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Please be especially careful to prevent damage to facilities such as outdoor screening clinics, construction sites, and vinyl greenhouses, as well as pedestrian safety accidents caused by falling debris blown by strong winds."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.