[Today’s Weather] Spring Rain Soaking the Vernal Equinox... Fine Dust 'Good'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On the 20th (Saturday), the day of the vernal equinox when the length of day and night are equal, spring rain is expected.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) stated, "In the early morning of that day, rain will fall in the southern regions and southern Chungcheong area, and by the morning of the day after tomorrow, it will expand nationwide."

According to the KMA, clouds will be dense due to the influence of a low-pressure system passing over the southern sea on that day.

Expected precipitation amounts are 20-60mm for Jeju, southern coast of Jeollanam-do, and southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do; 5-30mm for Gangwon Yeongdong, southern regions (excluding southern coast of Jeollanam-do and southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do), Ulleungdo, and Dokdo; and around 5mm for the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, and the five western islands.

Morning low temperatures by region are △Seoul 9°C △Chuncheon 5°C △Gangneung 8°C △Daejeon 8°C △Cheongju 8°C △Daegu 8°C △Gwangju 9°C △Jeonju 9°C △Busan 11°C △Jeju 14°C.

Daytime high temperatures are forecasted as △Seoul 13°C △Chuncheon 12°C △Gangneung 12°C △Daejeon 14°C △Cheongju 14°C △Daegu 13°C △Gwangju 14°C △Jeonju 13°C △Busan 15°C △Jeju 18°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' nationwide, with the Seoul metropolitan area at 'Moderate' levels.

The KMA advised, "Visibility will be reduced and roads will be slippery in areas with rain, so please pay special attention to traffic safety."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.