[Weather] Severe Cold Continues on Commute... Morning Low Temperatures Drop Sharply

As cold air descended from the north overnight, a sudden chill arrived on the 24th. Citizens hurried on their way to work at Gwanghwamun Intersection in Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Su-yeon] On Tuesday the 25th, the entire country is expected to be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping overnight, making it colder than today.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 24th, the lowest temperature tomorrow morning is forecast to be between 1 and 10 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature during the day between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius. The inland areas of Gangwon Province are expected to have a morning low of 0 to 4 degrees Celsius.

With the morning temperatures dropping, frost and ice are expected in eastern Gyeonggi, inland Gangwon, northern Chungbuk, and mountainous areas.

Expected lowest temperatures in major cities are ▲Seoul 5°C ▲Chuncheon 3°C ▲Gangneung 9°C ▲Daejeon 4°C ▲Cheongju 4°C ▲Daegu 6°C ▲Gwangju 4°C ▲Jeonju 3°C ▲Busan 9°C ▲Jeju 9°C ▲Ulleungdo and Dokdo 9°C.

Expected highest temperatures are ▲Seoul 17°C ▲Chuncheon 16°C ▲Gangneung 15°C ▲Daejeon 17°C ▲Cheongju 16°C ▲Daegu 17°C ▲Gwangju 18°C ▲Jeonju 17°C ▲Busan 18°C ▲Jeju 18°C ▲Ulleungdo and Dokdo 14°C.

The nationwide weather is expected to be mostly clear.

From the afternoon of the 24th through the 25th, expected precipitation amounts are 5 to 20 mm in Gangwon Yeongdong, the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk, Ulleungdo and Dokdo, and less than 5 mm in the northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk.

Snowfall of 1 to 3 cm is forecast in the mountainous areas of Gangwon.

In areas experiencing rain, gusty winds along with thunder and lightning are expected. The Korea Meteorological Administration also anticipates hail in Gangwon Yeongdong and the northern eastern coast of Gyeongbuk.

Dense fog with visibility less than 200 meters is also expected in the mountainous areas of Gangwon.

Fine dust levels nationwide are forecast to be 'Good' across all regions due to favorable atmospheric dispersion.

Strong winds with instantaneous maximum speeds of 15 m/s (55 km/h) are expected along the eastern coast and Jeju, with waves rising to 2.0 to 4.0 meters.

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