Subzero cold to grip Korea this weekend
Temperatures in Seoul will drop below zero this weekend as early winter sets in, with strong winds sweeping much of the country Saturday and rain forecast for central regions Sunday. Saturday’s morning lows nationwide will range from minus 5 degrees to 5 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs of 8 to 14 degrees, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Friday. Both are below the…
Seoul is set to experience subzero temperatures this weekend as early winter arrives, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Lows are forecast to plummet below zero early in the morning, with daytime highs only reaching 8 to 14 degrees Celsius. These conditions are well below the usual seasonal norms of 2 to 11 degrees at night and 13 to 20 degrees during the day.
The cold air is believed to be originating from the northwest and is expected to primarily affect central regions, eastern North Jeolla Province, and inland Gyeongsang areas, with cold alerts issued for these locations. Despite the subzero temperatures, Seoul's morning lows are expected to reach only minus 1 degree, but the chill factor will push wind chill down to around minus 5 degrees.
Incheon and Suwon in Gyeonggi Province will see temperatures ranging from minus 1 to 8 and minus 1 to 9 degrees Celsius respectively. Inland areas of Gangwon Province will experience even harsher conditions, with lows between minus 5 and minus 3 degrees Celsius and highs between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius.
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