Seoul is currently experiencing a significant cold spell, with temperatures plummeting to lows of -18°C. The ongoing Arctic blast has impacted much of the country, prompting alerts from the Korea Meteorological Administration.
Weather Forecast and Conditions
This upcoming Sunday, January 25, is expected to be generally clear across the nation. However, central inland areas will face severe wind chills and below-freezing temperatures.
Temperature Predictions
The predictions for the morning temperatures across various regions are particularly alarming:
- Seoul: -11°C
- Incheon: -10°C
- Cheorwon: -18°C
- Chuncheon: -15°C
- Gangneung: -8°C
- Daejeon: -8°C
- Daegu: -7°C
- Jeonju: -6°C
- Gwangju: -4°C
- Busan: -3°C
- Jeju: 3°C
During the day, the highest temperatures are forecasted as follows:
- Seoul: -3°C
- Incheon: -4°C
- Cheorwon: -5°C
- Chuncheon: -2°C
- Gangneung: 2°C
- Daejeon: 1°C
- Daegu: 4°C
- Jeonju: 2°C
- Gwangju: 2°C
- Busan: 6°C
- Jeju: 6°C
Advisories and Safety Measures
With the cold weather persisting, residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and maintain their body warmth. Areas like the eastern coast of Gangwon Province, parts of South Jeolla, and Gyeongsang provinces are under dry weather warnings due to the risk of wildfires from even small sparks.
High winds are expected in the mountainous areas and parts of the eastern coast, with gusts potentially reaching speeds of 70 km/h. Light snowfall may occur along the southwestern coastal regions, including the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do and Jeju Island.
Travelers and motorists are warned about icy roads and sidewalks in several central and southern regions due to accumulated snow.
Overall, air quality is predicted to be good across the country, providing a slight relief amid the harsh cold spell.
