A Warmer Weekend Than Usual... Rain and Snow on Sunday

The weekend of the 13th and 14th is expected to have warmer temperatures than usual. However, rain or snow is anticipated nationwide on the 14th.

On the 4th, when temperatures dropped below freezing for the first time this year, office workers dressed in thick clothing hurried on their way to work at the Gwanghwamun intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jo Yongjun jun21@

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 12th, the temperatures for the following day will range from a morning low of -9°C to 1°C, and a daytime high of 3°C to 10°C, which is higher than the average for this time of year. However, morning temperatures in inland areas will drop below -5°C. Under the influence of a high-pressure system moving southeast from the West Sea, most of the country will be clear except for cloudy skies over Gangwon Yeongdong and the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk.

The expected minimum and maximum temperatures for major cities are: Seoul -5°C and 4°C, Incheon -4°C and 3°C, Daejeon -5°C and 7°C, Gwangju -2°C and 9°C, Daegu -2°C and 8°C, Ulsan -1°C and 8°C, and Busan 1°C and 10°C.

On the 14th, a pressure trough moving southeast from the northwest will bring precipitation to most regions. Rain or snow will begin in northern Gyeonggi and inland northern Gangwon, expanding during the day to the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon mountain areas, and Chungcheong, and by late afternoon to Honam and inland Gyeongsang. Most rain or snow will cease by evening. However, Jeju Island is expected to experience rain from late night on the 14th through early dawn on the 15th.

The 14th will also be warmer than usual. Morning lows are expected between -7°C and 3°C, with daytime highs ranging from 3°C to 14°C.

Strong winds will blow throughout the weekend. Until the morning of the following day, winds will mainly affect eastern regions, and from the morning of the 14th, winds of around 55 km/h (15 m/s) are expected nationwide. Gangwon Yeongdong, northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk, and the northern eastern coast of Gyeongbuk will experience strong winds and dry conditions, especially along the Gangwon east coast, so caution is advised to prevent forest fires.

Fine dust levels over the weekend will be 'Good' or 'Moderate' nationwide. However, from the afternoon of the 14th, fine dust is expected to be imported from abroad, causing levels in Seoul, Incheon, southern Gyeonggi, and Chungnam to reach 'Bad'.

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