[Today’s Weather] Nationwide Severe Cold Again... Dry Weather Advisory in Some Areas

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] On Monday the 8th, temperatures nationwide dropped below freezing but will gradually rise from midday.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Due to cold air descending from the northwest, temperatures across the country will sharply fall by around 10 degrees Celsius."

In northern Gyeonggi and inland/mountain areas of Gangwon, a cold wave advisory will be issued as temperatures briefly drop to -10 degrees Celsius in the morning.

Other central and southern inland areas are also expected to experience cold weather around -5 degrees Celsius.

The western coast of Jeolla and Jeju Island will be mostly cloudy. At night (18:00?24:00), snow flurries are expected mainly in the mountainous areas of Jeju.

In Gangwon Yeongdong, parts of Gyeongsang, and eastern Jeonnam, where dry weather advisories have been issued, the air will be very dry, so special caution is required to prevent various fires such as wildfires.

Morning low temperatures by region are forecasted as follows: △Seoul -6°C △Chuncheon -8°C △Gangneung -3°C △Daejeon -6°C △Cheongju -5°C △Daegu -4°C △Gwangju -3°C △Jeonju -4°C △Busan -2°C △Jeju 3°C.

Daytime high temperatures are expected to be: △Seoul 0°C △Chuncheon 2°C △Gangneung 4°C △Daejeon 2°C △Cheongju 1°C △Daegu 5°C △Gwangju 4°C △Jeonju 3°C △Busan 7°C △Jeju 6°C.

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

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "A cold wave advisory has been issued for northern Gyeonggi and Gangwon mountain areas where temperatures are expected to fall below -10°C. Other central and southern inland areas will see temperatures below -5°C, so please take care in managing facilities and health."

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