Fierce Cold Wave of Dongjanggun... Nationwide Subzero Temperatures and Severe Cold Throughout the Week

Most regions will continue to experience severe cold this week, with morning temperatures around minus 10 degrees Celsius.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecasted on the 18th that due to the influence of a high-pressure system moving eastward near the Shandong Peninsula in China, the entire country will have mostly cloudy skies. Especially in the morning, cold wave warnings have been issued for the central regions (excluding the Gangwon East Coast) and parts of Jeonbuk and inland Gyeongbuk, with daytime high temperatures expected to remain below freezing.

On the 18th, when the morning low temperature in Seoul recorded minus 12.2 degrees Celsius amid continuous Arctic cold waves, icicles hung from the branches around Ttukseom Hangang Park in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

The daytime high temperatures in major areas on this day are Seoul -2°C, Incheon -3°C, Suwon -2°C, Chuncheon -1°C, Gangneung 2°C, Cheongju 1°C, Daejeon -1°C, Jeonju 0°C, Gwangju -3°C, Daegu 2°C, Busan 4°C, and Jeju 7°C.

The KMA explained, “Winds will also blow somewhat strongly, making the perceived temperature even lower, so it will be very cold. In areas where snow has recently accumulated, low temperatures may cause icy roads and frozen patches on streets.”

The cold wave continuing from the weekend is expected to persist without easing easily. From the 19th to the morning of the 20th, temperatures will rise somewhat but will be similar to or slightly lower than the average (lowest temperatures between -10°C and 1°C, highest temperatures between 2°C and 10°C). However, in northern and eastern Gyeonggi and inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, morning temperatures will drop below -10°C, making it extremely cold.

From the daytime of the 20th, cold air will move south again, lowering temperatures, and strong winds will make the perceived temperature even colder, causing another cold spell.

Snowfall is also expected frequently, mainly in the western regions and Jeju Island. From late night on the 18th (9 PM to midnight) to early morning on the 19th, rain or snow will occur in the southwestern part of Jeonnam. On the late afternoon of the 19th (3 PM to 6 PM), snow will begin from Incheon, the western coast of Gyeonggi, and the northern western coast of Chungnam, spreading to the Seoul metropolitan area, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, northern Chungbuk, and the southern western coast of Chungnam.

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