Mercury to fall further on Thursday morning

On Thursday morning, temperatures in South Korea are expected to plummet significantly compared to the previous day, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). The KMA predicts that morning lows will range from 3 to 13 degrees Celsius, a decrease of about 2 degrees Celsius from Wednesday's lows. Most regions throughout the country are anticipated to experience temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius during early morning hours, with some areas in Gangwon Province and the southern interior regions recording as low as 5 degrees Celsius.

In addition to these chilly morning conditions, the KMA has warned of potential frost and even ice formation in certain areas, including parts of North Chungcheong Province and mountainous regions in Gangwon. As the day progresses, however, temperatures are forecasted to rise sharply, with daytime highs expected to reach 20 to 24 degrees Celsius, a notable increase from Wednesday's highs.

The temperature variations between day and night are also expected to be quite pronounced, with Seoul, for instance, forecasted to have morning lows between 10 and 21 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs ranging from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. Other major cities such as Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, and Busan are also expected to see similar temperature patterns, with morning lows ranging from 7 to 23 degrees Celsius and daytime highs from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius.

The trend of fluctuating temperatures is expected to continue into Friday, with morning lows between 7 and 15 degrees Celsius and daytime highs between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius. However, northern parts of Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Province are cautioned to monitor weather updates for more specific advisories.