Brace for Winter’s Peak: Nationwide Morning Chill Awaits
Monday, December 23, brings the peak of this winter’s cold snap, with nationwide morning temperatures dipping as low as -10°C, ensuring a ‘commuter’s chill‘.
The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts a clear nationwide day, with morning lows ranging from -15°C to 1°C. The Seoul metropolitan area will feel the bite with lows ranging from -15°C to -3°C.
Here’s a regional breakdown:
- Seoul: -6°C
- Incheon: -4°C
- Gyeonggi Province (Paju): -12°C
- Gyeonggi Province (Dongducheon): -12°C
- Gangwon Province (Yeongwol): -15°C
- Chungbuk: -11°C to -4°C
- Chungnam: -7°C to -1°C
- Gyeongbuk: -10°C to -2°C
- Gyeongnam: -8°C to 0°C
- Jeollabuk: -9°C to -3°C
- Jeollanam: -5°C to 2°C
- Jeju: 3°C to 6°C
Temperatures are expected to rise during the day, with highs ranging from 2°C to 10°C.
As of 3 PM on December 22, heavy snow warnings are in effect for northern Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon, and northeastern Chungbuk, with caution advised for coastal areas in Gangwon and some parts of South Gyeongsang. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions against fires, as winds are strong and conditions are extremely dry.
Sources: Korea Meteorological Administration, Yonhap News
