Morning Temperature in Daegwallyeong Drops to -7°C
Cold to Gradually Ease from Tomorrow Afternoon,
The Season of Padded Jackets Has Already Begun – On the morning of the 18th, when the minimum morning temperature in most parts of the country fell below freezing, citizens are walking at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Jongno-gu, Seoul, shielding themselves from the cold wind with their hands and clothes. This cold spell, which began with cold air descending from the north, is expected to continue until the 19th, and is forecasted to return to average temperatures starting from the afternoon of the 20th. Expert Reporter Do Jun-seok,
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, ‘The cold wave that began with cold winds coming down from the north is expected to continue for a while. It is anticipated that the cold will recede as the morning temperatures rise above freezing by Thursday, the 21st. The strength of the continental high-pressure system, which brings cold winds, is expected to fluctuate, causing significant temperature changes for the rest of the month.’,
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, ‘According to the Meteorological Administration, on the 18th, morning temperatures dropped to around -5°C in northern Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and the Chungcheong area, with most parts of the country recording subzero temperatures. Seoul recorded a temperature of -0.7°C, marking the lowest temperature this fall in the metropolitan area.’,
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, ‘ MobileAdNew center ‘, ‘In Gangwon, Daegwallyeong recorded -6.1°C, Cheorwon -5.6°C, Paju in Gyeonggi -4.5°C, and Chungju in North Chungcheong -4.0°C.’,
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, ‘A cold wave warning was issued for Jinan, Muju, and Jangsu in North Jeolla, and a cold wave advisory was issued for parts of South and North Chungcheong and North Jeolla. Daytime temperatures also stayed around 10°C, continuing the chilly weather. Furthermore, strong winds with speeds around 55 km/h nationwide made the perceived cold even harsher.’,
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, ‘An official from the Meteorological Administration explained, “In the meantime, warm southern high pressures have been blocking the southward movement of cold continental high pressures from the north, occasionally resulting in daytime temperatures exceeding 20°C. However, with the cold air coming down from the north now, the cold is expected to continue for a while.”’,
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, ‘This cold spell will last until the 19th, and temperatures are expected to return to average by the afternoon of the 20th. On the 21st, early winter weather will completely subside, and morning temperatures are expected to rise above freezing.’,
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, ‘ MobileAdNew center ‘, ‘On the 19th, morning temperatures nationwide are forecasted to range from -4°C to 7°C. Daegwallyeong is expected to hit -7°C, and Cheorwon and Paju -4°C, similar to the 18th. However, the highest daytime temperatures are expected to be similar to the average, ranging from 9°C to 16°C. Some areas of Jeju Island may experience about 5 mm of rain.’,
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, ‘On the 20th, morning low temperatures nationwide are forecasted to be between -2°C and 9°C, but temperatures are expected to gradually return to seasonal averages from the afternoon. On the 21st, morning temperatures in Seoul are expected to be 7°C, and subzero cold will disappear in most parts of the country.\n’]