Temporary Holiday Nationwide Snow and Rain... -10°C Severe Cold on Lunar New Year's Morning

Starting next Tuesday, as the Lunar New Year holiday continues, temperatures will drop sharply with strong winds, making it very cold.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 25th, on the temporary holiday of the 27th, the entire country will be cloudy with rain or snow. The rain and snow will subside from late afternoon through the night. Morning temperatures are forecast to be between -2 to 6 degrees Celsius, and daytime temperatures between 2 to 9 degrees Celsius.

From Tuesday the 28th, throughout the holiday, morning low temperatures will drop to as low as -10 degrees Celsius, and strong winds will make the wind chill even colder. On this day, except for the East Coast of Gangwon, the country will be cloudy with snow in some areas. Morning lows are expected to be between -10 to 0 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs between -3 to 6 degrees Celsius.

On the day of Seollal, the 29th, the cold will continue. The country will be mostly cloudy, with snow in the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions, and rain or snow in Jeju Island. Morning temperatures will range from -10 to 0 degrees Celsius, and daytime temperatures from -2 to 7 degrees Celsius.

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On the last day of the holiday, the 30th, morning temperatures will drop to between -10 and -1 degrees Celsius, and daytime temperatures will remain around 0 to 8 degrees Celsius. The sea conditions during the holiday will also be unfavorable, so if you plan to use ferry services, it is necessary to check sailing information.

From the 27th to the 30th, very strong winds will blow across most seas nationwide, with waves reaching 1.5 to 4.0 meters high, so caution is required to prevent accidents.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Next week will have many cold days and icy roads, and damage may occur due to strong winds and high waves, so please take special care of your health, traffic safety, and facility management."

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