Early Cold Wave in 64 Years... Seoul's 'First Ice' Observed 15 Days Early

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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] On the 17th, an early cold wave hit Seoul, and the first ice was observed about half a month earlier than last year.

On this day, the morning temperature in Seoul dropped to around 0 degrees Celsius, causing the first ice to form. Ice refers to water frozen in a metal container within meteorological observation equipment. The first ice in Seoul was one week earlier than last year and 17 days earlier than the average year.

The lowest temperature in Seoul on this day was 1.3 degrees Celsius, the lowest in 64 years since October 19, 1957, when it recorded -0.4 degrees. In Jung-gu and Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, the lowest temperatures were -0.4 degrees and -1.8 degrees respectively, falling below 0 degrees.

In other regions, the first ice formed or the first frost occurred. As of 9 a.m., the lowest temperatures were below freezing in Daegwallyeong (-5.0 degrees), Cheorwon (-2.6 degrees), Paju (-2.0 degrees), Chuncheon (-1.2 degrees), Dongducheon (-0.9 degrees), and Yeongwol (-0.1 degrees).

All nationwide cold wave warnings were lifted before 10 a.m. on this day. However, the cold is expected to continue until the morning of the 18th. The next day’s lowest temperature is forecasted to be between -1 and 8 degrees, and the highest temperature between 13 and 20 degrees Celsius.

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