Rain Stops and Temperature Drops Sharply Tomorrow... Cold Wave Advisory Issued (Comprehensive)

Northwest Cold Air Arrives, Below Freezing Temperatures Expected Tomorrow Morning
KMA Issues Cold Wave Advisory for Seoul and Gyeonggi from 9 PM

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The rain that started falling on Monday morning, the 15th, will stop, and temperatures will drop from the afternoon, bringing a cold wave.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that after the rain stops, cold air will descend from the northwest starting in the afternoon, and strong winds will make the perceived temperature even lower. The highest daytime temperature on the 15th will range from 1 to 13 degrees Celsius, but from the 16th, the morning low temperatures will drop by more than 10 degrees.

On the morning of the 16th, the lowest temperatures will remain below -5 degrees Celsius nationwide (around -10 degrees in northern Gyeonggi). With daytime highs also below freezing, the weather will be cold, so caution is advised for health management. On the 17th, the morning low will drop to as low as -13 degrees Celsius, marking the peak of the cold wave, which will continue until the 18th.

The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a cold wave advisory for most areas including Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon, Chungcheong, Sejong, and Daejeon starting at 9 p.m. on the same day. The agency urged, "As morning temperatures will drop significantly tomorrow, cold wave warnings will be in effect for most regions nationwide. Please take special care in managing facilities and your health."

Snow is expected on the 16th. The Chungcheong region, southern Gyeonggi, and the five western islands are expected to receive about 1 to 5 cm of snow, while other areas including the metropolitan area, Jeolla, northern Gyeongsang, western inland Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island are expected to see about 1 to 3 cm of snow accumulation.

Strong winds should also be noted. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a strong wind advisory starting at 10 a.m. for Incheon, parts of Gyeonggi Province, coastal areas of Jeollanam-do, and parts of Jeollabuk-do.

Coastal areas, the Gangwon mountain region, and Jeju Island will experience strong winds blowing at speeds of 10 to 16 meters per second, so facility management should be carefully observed. Starting from the West Sea, high waves will form at sea, and strong winds will blow from the afternoon, requiring attention to facility management and accident prevention.

Fine dust levels on this day are forecasted to be 'bad' in the metropolitan area, Chungnam, Jeonbuk, and Daegu, while other regions will have levels ranging from 'good' to 'moderate.' From the afternoon, the atmosphere will clear, reducing fine dust levels, and tomorrow all regions are expected to have 'good' air quality.

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