[Today's Weather] Major Cold Eases from Afternoon... "Beware of Icy Roads"

Overnight, heavy snow fell, and on the 4th, vehicles are cautiously driving on Gangbyeonbuk-ro near Hangang Bridge in Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Friday the 5th, the whole country will be mostly clear but will become cloudy from midday.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) stated, "Morning temperatures will drop to around -10 degrees Celsius mainly in some central inland areas, and around -5 degrees Celsius in other inland regions. Winds will also blow somewhat strongly, making the perceived temperature even lower."

According to the KMA, from midday onwards, most regions nationwide will experience temperatures above 5 degrees Celsius.

Between 3 PM and 3 AM on the 6th, some areas in Jeju Island will see rain (or rain and snow in mountainous areas), and some parts of the southern coast will also experience rain.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul -3°C △Chuncheon -8°C △Gangneung -1°C △Daejeon -5°C △Cheongju -4°C △Daegu -5°C △Gwangju -4°C △Jeonju -4°C △Busan 0°C △Jeju 3°C.

The daytime high temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 7°C △Chuncheon 5°C △Gangneung 10°C △Daejeon 9°C △Cheongju 8°C △Daegu 9°C △Gwangju 9°C △Jeonju 9°C △Busan 10°C △Jeju 12°C.

Fine dust levels will be 'moderate' across all regions due to smooth atmospheric dispersion.

The KMA warned, "Snow that fell from the previous night to the morning may refreeze, causing icy roads especially at tunnel entrances and exits, shaded roads, hills and slopes, and residential alleyways." They urged, "Please ensure sufficient safety distance and reduce speed when driving, and pay special attention to traffic safety and pedestrian safety."

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