[Today's Weather] 'Ipchun' but Severe Cold... Heavy Snow Up to 15cm from Evening

On the 2nd, when a cold wave advisory was issued in the metropolitan area, office workers wearing thick coats were on their way to work at the Sejongno intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Strong cold waves are expected on Wednesday, which is also the solar term 'Ipchun' (Beginning of Spring) on the 3rd.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) stated, "Morning temperatures on this day will be around -10 to -15 degrees Celsius, making it very cold." According to the KMA, from daytime, warm southwesterly winds will blow, bringing temperatures above freezing to most regions nationwide except for the Gangwon mountain areas.

Snow will begin from 6 PM in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, and northern Chungnam. From 9 PM, snow (or rain or snow in Jeonbuk) will expand to the Chungcheong region, Jeonbuk, and northern inland Gyeongbuk, continuing until early morning on the 4th. Snow flurries are forecasted along the Gangwon East Coast.

Expected snowfall amounts are △eastern Gyeonggi and Gangwon Province (excluding Gangwon East Coast) 5?15 cm △Seoul, western Gyeonggi, northern Chungbuk, and northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk 3?10 cm △Chungnam region, southern Chungbuk, Jeonbuk region, northeastern inland Jeonnam, inland Gyeongbuk, western inland Gyeongnam, mountainous areas of Jeju Island, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo about 1?5 cm.

Morning low temperatures on this day are △Seoul -9°C △Chuncheon -12°C △Gangneung -6°C △Daejeon -8°C △Cheongju -8°C △Daegu -6°C △Gwangju -4°C △Jeonju -5°C △Busan -3°C △Jeju 3°C.

Daytime high temperatures are △Seoul 2°C △Chuncheon 1°C △Gangneung 4°C △Daejeon 4°C △Cheongju 4°C △Daegu 5°C △Gwangju 6°C △Jeonju 5°C △Busan 6°C △Jeju 9°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions.

The KMA advised, "Temperature fluctuations will be significant for the time being, so please take special care of your health, especially to prevent weakened immunity."

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