[Today Weather] Freezing Cold Returns... Up to 7cm Snow in Jungbu

On the 4th, after a heavy snowfall overnight, a citizen is sweeping the accumulated snow on the streets of Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Tuesday the 16th, cold weather will return nationwide.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "On this day, strong winds will blow across the country, making it very cold, with rain or snow in some areas," adding, "As cold air flows in from the northwest, morning temperatures will drop by nearly 10 degrees in northern Gyeonggi and inland mountainous areas of Gangwon, and by around 5 degrees in other regions compared to the previous day."

A cold wave advisory is expected to be issued for most regions nationwide on this day.

Additionally, snow or rain will fall from morning to afternoon. Most areas nationwide, including Seoul, are expected to receive 1 to 3 cm of snow, while southern Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions may see 2 to 7 cm of heavy snow.

In the central region, snow will fall between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. On the southern coast of Gangwon, Jeolla region, Gyeongbuk region, and western inland areas of Gyeongnam, precipitation will occur between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., and in Jeju Island, rain or snow will fall between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Morning low temperatures on this day are expected to be △Seoul -6°C △Chuncheon -9°C △Gangneung -3°C △Daejeon -5°C △Cheongju -5°C △Daegu -5°C △Gwangju -3°C △Jeonju -4°C △Busan -2°C △Jeju 3°C.

Daytime high temperatures are expected to be △Seoul -2°C △Chuncheon -2°C △Gangneung 3°C △Daejeon 3°C △Cheongju 1°C △Daegu 7°C △Gwangju 6°C △Jeonju 4°C △Busan 8°C △Jeju 10°C.

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

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Heavy snow will fall strongly in a short period mainly in southern Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions, so please prepare in advance to avoid damage."

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