[Weather] Temperatures Drop Sharply from the 16th, Below Freezing Even During the Day... Snow or Rain Expected

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the morning of the 16th, temperatures are expected to drop by more than 10 degrees compared to the previous day, with some areas remaining below freezing even during the day. In particular, strong winds will make the perceived temperature even lower.

On the 15th, as the cold snap arrived, citizens wearing thick clothes hurried their steps at Gwanghwamun Intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that a cold wave advisory would be issued for most regions nationwide starting tonight. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 15th, the lowest temperature tomorrow morning is forecasted to be between -11 and -1 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature during the day between -3 and 8 degrees Celsius.

Morning temperatures are expected to be around -10 degrees Celsius in northern Gyeonggi and inland/mountain areas of Gangwon, and around -5 degrees Celsius in other regions.

Snow is forecasted in the central region (excluding the Gangwon East Coast) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tomorrow, rain or snow will fall from daytime to evening in the southern Gangwon East Coast, Jeolla region, Gyeongbuk region, and western inland Gyeongnam, and from afternoon to night in Jeju.

Expected snowfall (precipitation) amounts are 2 to 7 cm (around 5 mm) in southern Gyeonggi, Chungcheong region, and the five western islands. In Seoul, northern Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Jeolla region, Gyeongbuk region, western inland Gyeongnam, and Jeju mountain areas, 1 to 3 cm (less than 5 mm) is expected.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "In areas where snow or rain falls on the 16th and 17th, visibility will be reduced, and roads will be very slippery due to accumulated or frozen snow. Especially, after the snow tomorrow, temperatures will remain below freezing, causing accumulated snow to freeze and create icy roads and alleys in residential areas. Therefore, when driving, please maintain a sufficient safety distance and be especially cautious about traffic and pedestrian safety to prevent falls and accidents."

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