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April warmth ahead under sunny skies but bad dust levels

2025/03/20 17:00

It's Spring Equinox today and spring is making its way in. Some cherry blossoms are already starting to bloom in some parts of Busan even before the official season begins! A morning jacket felt almost too warm in the afternoon and it will feel warmer tomorrow, feeling more like mid-April. But we have to talk about air quality. Smog that moved into western regions and parts of Gangwon-do today will remain through tomorrow. Tomorrow morning should be more manageable under sunny skies. Those in Chuncheon should notice a big rise in morning temperatures starting off at 3 degrees Celsius. Then highs will hike to 18 degrees, so as here in the capital. Daegu and Gyeongju will be seeing highs of 22 degrees Celsius. By the weekend, we're expecting temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius. It will feel more like the end of April on Sunday at a high of 21 degrees Celsius. Hopefully the air quality is promising for us. That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Spring warmth returns on this Spring Equinox but air quality issues in most parts

2025/03/20 10:00

Today is the Spring Equinox, the day when daylight and nighttime hours are nearly equal. And just as the season suggests, the lingering chill is finally backing off this afternoon! Temperatures will jump quite a bit from yesterday. Now, as the cold eases, air quality is becoming an issue. Ultrafine dust levels will be bad across the capital area, Chungcheong-do, and Jeolla-do Provinces and Daegu. Meanwhile, eastern regions may see temporary spikes in pollution, especially in the morning and late at night. On the bright side, the sky will stay clear throughout the day nationwide but with strong winds. The east coast might see typhoon force gusts. Stay safe. The afternoon should feel much warmer going 4 to 9 degrees higher than Wednesday! Seoul will climb to 14 degrees Celsius, Gwangju and Busan getting up to 15 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, expect more sunshine and pleasant spring warmth. Just remember, the temperature swings will remain big, so dress accordingly!

[Weather] Temperatures will rise from tomorrow with bad air quality

2025/03/19 20:00

As the cold air from the North Pole still remains, temperatures in Seoul were below zero degrees this morning. The temperature in Seoul will recover to 1 degree Celsius tomorrow morning and it will rise to 15 degrees during the day. However, as smog from overseas gradually flows in, air quality is expected to be dusty tomorrow. Seoul, Incheon, Chungcheongnam-do Province, and Jeollanam-do Province will see "bad" levels of ultra-fine dust. Tomorrow morning, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu will start off at zero degrees Celsius and Chuncheon at minus 3 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 14 degrees in Chuncheon and Busan, 16 degrees in Daejeon and Gyeongju. Temperatures will rise significantly to around 20 degrees this weekend, and the weather will feel like late April to early May. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Temperature will rise significantly from tomorrow, bad air quality instead

2025/03/19 17:00

All the snowstorm clouds that dropped unseasonably heavy snow have receded, and clear skies appeared across the country today. However, due to the influence of the remaining cold air, the cold snap will continue until today. From tomorrow afternoon, the temperature will rise significantly and it will become warm again. However, air quality is expected to be dusty as smog from overseas gradually flows in. Seoul, Incheon, Chungcheongnam-do Province, and Jeollanam-do Province will see "bad" levels of ultra-fine dust tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu will start off at zero degrees Celsius and Busan at 3 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 16 degrees in Daejeon and Gyeongju, 17 degrees in Daegu. Temperatures will gradually rise, and the daytime temperature in Seoul will be very warm at around 20 degrees this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Spring cold sticks around today under sunny skies

2025/03/19 10:00

The spring snow wonderland melted away fairly quickly yesterday but the spring cold is sticking around through today. This morning was off to an even colder start than yesterday! Many inland areas saw subzero temperatures with Daegwallyeong seeing a low near minus 20 degrees. Those in the east of Gangwon-do in particular need to be extra careful on icy roads and sidewalks. Despite the colder temperatures, the ultrafine dust level will remain high in the capital region, and Chungcheong-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces during the morning. We will have plenty of sunshine with afternoon highs similar to yesterday, topping out at 7 degrees in Seoul, Daegu and Gwangju make it to 9 degrees. A strong wind will make it feel colder! But the cold spell will ease from tomorrow afternoon, with temperatures returning to seasonal norms. It will feel like mid-April over the weekend and into early next week under clear skies. But for today, stay warm and take care! Many are coming down with a cold these days!

[Weather] Cold snap across the country until tomorrow, getting warmer from Thursday

2025/03/18 20:00

Unusual heavy snow and gusty winds have covered the whole country amid a cold snap. With icy air, the temperatures stay low during the day all over the country. This snap will continue tomorrow with the daytime temperature rising to only 7 degrees Celsius in Seoul and it will feel even colder than the actual readings. Heavy snow has been falling everywhere from last night. As for snowfall, up to 20 centimeters or more is expected in the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province and between 10 and 20 centimeters in the northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, with 1 to 10 centimeters in other areas until tonight. Tomorrow morning will be just as cold as today with Daejeon at minus 3 degrees, and Gyeongju at minus 2 degrees. Highs will move up to 9 degrees in Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu and Gyeongju. Typical spring weather for this time of year will make a return on Thursday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

March snowfall brings S. Korea's latest-ever heavy snow advisory

2025/03/18 17:00

A snow advisory was issued overnight as Seoul saw heavy snowfall a rare weather phenomenon in mid-March. Ahn Sung-jin reports. South Korea's spring seemed to have taken a hiatus. With unexpected heavy snowfall covering the country starting late Monday, Seoul issued its latest-ever heavy snow advisory since 1999 when statistics first started to be compiled. The advisory was lifted around 10 AM on Tuesday in most of the capital and surrounding areas. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, heavy snow of more than 10cm was observed overnight across the metropolitan area area including Gyeonggi-do Province as well as parts in Gangwon-do and Chungcheong-do provinces up to Tuesday morning. Following the heavy snowfall, Seoul's lowest temperature also dropped to zero but the feels-like temperature fell to sub-zero numbers. It's not common to see this much snow in March. The KMA noted that a low-pressure system formed by Arctic winds caused much of the heavy snow and strong gales. The unprecedented snow caused travel disruptions and safety concerns with one subway line stopping services in the early hours of Tuesday, and more than 8 flights and around 90 passenger ships having their departures canceled or delayed. In the early hours of Tuesday, a driver died in a car crash, with police pointing to a slippery road from the snow as the cause. Though most of the snowfall is expected to stop by the end of the day, strong winds are expected to continue. The government pledged to monitor and promptly respond to any incidents to prevent further accidents. Ahn Sung-jin, Arirang News.

[Weather] Cold snap continues until tomorrow, spring weather from Thursday

2025/03/18 17:00

The cold snap is bringing heavy snow and gusty winds. The cold air from the Arctic came down to Korea making the atmosphere unstable. The daytime temperature in Seoul is expected to be 7 degrees Celsius and the wind will make it feel even colder. Meanwhile, heavy snow has been falling everywhere from last night. Most of this snow will stop tonight. Up to 20 centimeters or more is expected in the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province and between 10 and 20 centimeters in the northeastern mountains of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, with 1 to 10 centimeters in other areas until tonight. Tomorrow morning will be just as cold as today with Daejeon at minus 3 degrees, and Chuncheon at minus 4 degrees. Highs will move up to 9 degrees in Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu and Gyeongju. From tomorrow, the sky will become clear. Typical spring weather will make a return on Thursday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Spring storm hits most of Korea with snowy surprise, chilly all day

2025/03/18 10:00

A spring storm hit most of Korea with snowy surprise, with a heavy snow advisory issued yesterday in the capital, the latest on the record. Overnight, Seoul received nearly 7 centimeters of snowfall and it will keep piling up through the mid-afternoon with 1 to 5 centimeters more snow in store. East of Gangwon-do could see 40 centimeters or more, mountainous regions in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province may see up to 20 centimeters, with blizzards. Heavy snow alerts in place for most regions. Strong winds will also be an issue, especially on Jeju Island and western regions, with wind advisories in place. Temperatures remain on the chilly side throughout the day, highs will be similar to yesterday topping out at 7 degrees in the capital, Busan at 8 degrees. On the bright side, warmer days are ahead! Starting Thursday, we'll see a sharp turnaround as a warming trend takes over. Sunny skies return, and temperatures will climb, melting away today's snow fairly quickly. So, for today, bundle up and drive safely.

Latest-ever heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul as S. Korea experiences mid-March snowfall

2025/03/18 10:00

South Korea is experiencing an unusual spring chill, resulting in heavy mid-March snow. Our Lee Soo-jin has this report. As winter makes an unexpected return to South Korea, Seoul has been issued its latest-ever heavy snow advisory. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, over 10 cm of snow accumulated in the northern part of the capital between 8 PM on Monday and 6 AM on Tuesday. In the county of Cheorwon in Gangwon-do Province, 14 cm of snow accumulated over the same period, while significant snowfall of more than 10 cm of snow was also recorded in cities in Gyeonggi-do Province. Heavy snow advisories, which are issued for a region when at least 5 cm of snow is expected to accumulate over a period of 24 hours, were issued for the Seoul metropolitan area as well as in parts of Chungcheong-do Provinces, Jeolla-do Provinces, Gyeongsang-do Provinces, and Jeju Island. And a heavy snow warning, issued when snowfall is expected to exceed 20 cm within the same period, was issued for Gangwon-do Province. For Seoul, this marks the latest-ever heavy snow advisory issued, surpassing the previous record set on March 9, 2010. This year's unusual mid-March snowfall was caused by an Arctic vortex, a large, rotating mass of cold air, bringing Arctic cold air with temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius into the country. With heavy snow advisories issued nationwide,.. the Interior Ministry activated a Level One Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters emergency response posture and raised the nation's crisis alert level for heavy snow from the lowest level, "attention," to "caution." But the heavy snowfall has already resulted in accidents. Around 12:50 AM today, in the city of Ansan in Gyeonggi Province, a car skidded on a snowy road and collided with a median barrier, killing the driver while other vehicles were damaged by debris. While the snow and rain falling nationwide are expected to gradually ease by the afternoon, to prevent further accidents, local governments are deploying automatic deicing equipment and personnel to clear roads. Lee Soo-jin, Arirang News.

[Weather] Cold snap across the country, heavy snow until tomorrow

2025/03/17 20:00

Temperatures were 2 to 6 degrees lower than usual nationwide, with the temperature in Seoul hitting minus 1-point-3 degrees Celsius this morning. With snow and rain falling across the country, tomorrow will be as cold as today. By tomorrow, up to 10 centimeters of snow will fall on the western inland areas, including the Seoul metropolitan area. Up to 30 centimeters of heavy snow is expected in eastern parts of the country such as the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province. This snow will gradually fade away in the western parts of the country tomorrow morning, and a lull is expected in most parts of the country tomorrow night. Tomorrow morning will start off at minus 4 degrees in Chuncheon, Gwangju and Daegu start at 1 degree. Daily highs will move up to 6 to 9 degrees across the country. Temperatures will start to climb back from Thursday with Seoul reaching up to 15 degrees. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heavy snow across the country tomorrow, cold snap continues

2025/03/17 17:00

The cold snap has made a return and it feels like winter again. This morning in Seoul, the temperature was minus 1-point-3 degrees Celsius, and it stayed cold through the day with icy winds. Tomorrow will be just as cold as today with the daytime temperature reaching up to only 6 degrees. Snow will begin again late tonight in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungcheongnam-do Province, and heavy snow will fall across the country tomorrow. Looking at the expected snowfall, up to 10 centimeters of snow will fall in Seoul, and between 20 and 30 centimeters is expected around the eastern mountainous areas. Please be prepared in advance. Tomorrow morning will start off at minus 4 degrees in Chuncheon, Daejeon at zero degrees. Daily highs will move up to 6 to 9 degrees all over the country. From Thursday, spring weather will come back with Seoul reaching up to 15 degrees. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Spring cold, heavy snow tonight nationwide

2025/03/17 10:00

It feels like winter made its come back this morning! And with the wind chill, it feels even colder. Meanwhile, the snow just keeps piling up up in the mountains of Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do Provinces. Until this afternoon, they could get up to 15 centimeters of snowfall. And heavy snow alerts remain in place for those regions, while the wind is stronger along the coast with wind advisories. If you're near the shore stay safe. The rest of the country will be under bright skies but afternoon highs remain in the single figures in most parts, Seoul gets up to 6 degrees, Daegu at 9 degrees. Spring cold stays with us through the first half of the week before things warm up. But we are looking at a heavy round of snow overnight. It will start to snow in the capital and Chungcheong-do Provinces tonight spreading nationwide overnight, the capital region could see 3 to 10 centimeters of snowfall leading to morning chaos tomorrow. Be sure to check the forecast and stay safe.

[Weather] Sudden change in temperatures this weekend, rain and snow forecast

2025/03/14 20:00

The yellow dust that covered the skies in the Seoul metropolitan area and the Chungcheong-do provinces yesterday has all been blown away by the easterly winds. For the time being, clear skies will continue nationwide. The temperature in Seoul rose up to 18 degrees Celsius today, recording the highest temperature this year. It will continue to be warm tomorrow with Seoul reaching up to 16 degrees, but there is rain forecast mainly on the south coast and Jeju Island. On Sunday, there will be a sudden change in weather conditions. As the cold is expected to make a return, Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do Provinces will have heavy snow, which will spread to all over the country. Tomorrow morning will be as warm as 7 degrees in Seoul, Gwangju and Daegu. Highs will move up to 12 to 16 degrees in most areas. The temperatures in inland areas will fall below zero degrees next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Sudden changes in weather this weekend, heavy snow or rain forecast

2025/03/14 17:00

A day before the weekend, clear skies appeared across the country. With clean easterly winds, all the yellow dust that covered the skies yesterday was blown away overnight. The air will stay clear for the time being. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose up to 18 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature this year so far. It will continue to be warm tomorrow but there is rain forecast mainly on the south coast and Jeju Island. On Sunday, the weather will change rapidly as cold air comes down from the north. As the cold is expected to make a return, Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do Provinces will have heavy snow, which will then spread to the rest of the country. Tomorrow morning will be as warm as 7 degrees in Seoul, Gwangju and Daegu. Highs will move up to 12 to 16 degrees across the country. Temperatures will fall below zero in Seoul next week. Please take care of your health with this sudden change in temperatures. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Warmth like mid-April in west with normal air quality under bright skies nationwide

2025/03/14 10:00

Expect a pleasant spring day across Korea. Especially those of us in the west will have mid-April-like temperatures with highs surpassing 20 degrees in Gwangju. The best part? Air quality will be normal in most parts, so you can better enjoy the sunshine. But those in Daejeon, Gwangju and Jeollabuk-do could notice dusty air at times during the day. This mild trend will stick around through Saturday before cooler air moves in on Sunday with nationwide wintry precipitation. Next Monday, we'll be waking up to subzero temperatures. So make the most of this warm stretch under cleaner air today, Seoul gets up to 18 degrees, Daejeon at 20 degrees. Meanwhile, easterly winds will drag down the highs a couple of degrees in eastern parts of Korea with highs of 14 degrees in Gyeongju and 15 degrees in Busan. Jeju and the south coast will see rain from tomorrow expanding nationwide on Sunday and lingering into early next week. It will be much chillier than this week.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake, strongest in 40 years, hits Naples, Italy

2025/03/14 10:00

In Italy, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck a region near Naples in the early hours of Thursday local time with at least 11 people treated for minor injuries. The quake's epicenter was near the coastal town of Pozzuoli, west of Naples, occurring around 1:25 A.M. The earthquake caused minor structural damage, including cracks in buildings and the collapse of facades. This was the strongest tremor in the area in 40 years. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely.

[Weather] Yellow dust at its peak, will clear from tomorrow warmer temperatures

2025/03/13 20:00

The whole country has been affected by yellow dust all day. In particular, special attention should be paid to Incheon, Sejong and the Chungcheong-do provinces as the yellow dust crisis warning is at "attention" stage. In addition, the concentration of fine dust is at "bad" levels in many areas. This yellow dust was at its peak today and is expected to gradually clear from tomorrow. Tomorrow will be 3 degrees higher than today with the daytime temperature in Seoul reaching up to 18 degrees Celsius, about as warm as it would usually be a month from now. Seoul and Gyeongju will start off at 3 degrees, Daegu at 4 degrees tomorrow morning. Highs will move up to 19 degrees in Daejeon, 21 degrees in Gwangju. More rain will begin in the southern parts of the country on Saturday, and it will spread across the country on Sunday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Warm conditions across the country with yellow dust everywhere

2025/03/13 17:00

Along with fog and ultra-fine dust, yellow dust came in through the northwesterly winds. This yellow dust gradually spread across the country, starting with the Seoul metropolitan area and the Chungcheong-do provinces. In particular, special attention should be paid to Incheon, Sejong and the Chungcheong-do provinces as the yellow dust crisis warning is at "attention" stage. This yellow dust will peak today, and will gradually clear up from tomorrow. Tomorrow, the daytime temperature in Seoul will be 18 degrees Celsius, and 15 degrees on Saturday, about as warm as it would usually be a month from now. Seoul and Gyeongju will start off at 3 degrees, Busan at 7 degrees tomorrow morning. Highs will move up to 19 degrees in Daejeon, 21 degrees in Gwangju. On Saturday, it will start raining in the southern parts of the country, and across the country on Sunday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Dusty air nationwide, warmth continues

2025/03/13 10:00

Much of Korea is on high alert due to dust levels. Yellow dust will spike fine dust levels across Korea, raising dust levels to very bad at times. Refrain from going outdoors without a face mask. Incheon, Sejong and Chungcheong-do Provinces are at the "attention" level on the yellow dust warning system. Avoid outdoor activities, if you are in these areas. While the air quality isn't great, temperatures continue to be on the promising side. Readings will rise rapidly as we head towards the afternoon leading to wide daily temperature gaps. Afternoon highs will be 1 to 4 degrees higher than yesterday, Seoul gets up to 15 degrees, Daegu and Gwangju make it to 17 degrees. Mostly sunny skies will be blurred by an awful dust storm. Tomorrow looks like being warmer with a high of 18 degrees in the capital but thankfully air quality should improve. The mild weather continues through Saturday, but nationwide rain on Sunday will bring chillier air to start early next week! Keep your face mask on today!