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[Weather] Rain and snow forecast during the Samiljeol holiday, temperatures stay warm

2025/02/28 17:00

There will be no worries about the cold during the Samiljeol holiday, which starts tomorrow, but rain or snow is expected to fall across the country. Rain will begin in the Jeolla-do provinces and Jeju Island tomorrow morning and will spread to the whole country in the afternoon. The amount of rainfall will be as little as 5 to as much as 30 millimeters. It's going to rain on Sunday as well. Rain will turn into snow in northeastern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province, Gangwon-do Province, and the mountainous areas of northeast Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. In particular, heavy snow of up to 20 centimeters is predicted in the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province. Please be prepared in advance. Seoul and Gwangju will start off at 5 degrees Celsius tomorrow morning, Busan at 7 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 13 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 19 degrees in Jeju and Gyeongju. Daytime temperatures will rise to double digits throughout the weekend nationwide. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Nice taste of spring continues but dusty in central regions

2025/02/28 10:00

We will continue to have a pleasant taste of spring to close out February. Temperatures will continue to hover way above norms into Sunday but with a wintry mix in store over the long weekend. However, ultrafine dust will continue to engulf most of central parts of Korea throughout the day. Keep your face mask handy. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry air are causing a high risk of fire with numerous reports of wildfires in recent days. Especially eastern parts of Korea are facing an intense wildfire season, stay safe. A morning sprinkle in southern provinces will let up shortly and highs in most of southern provinces will get up to 15 degrees, Seoul will see a high of 12 degrees Celsius. The forecast for upcoming long weekend looks rough and wet despite mild temperatures. Especially those heading to the east of Gangwon-do need to be mindful of heavy snow that could pile up to 50 centimeters until next Wednesday. Then the weekend's precipitation will bring another round of winter chill our way.

[Weather] Huge daily temperature gaps nationwide, "bad" air quality

2025/02/27 20:00

As the season is turning into spring, the temperatures suddenly rise sharply and the daily temperature differences become large. Tomorrow the daytime temperature will move up to 12 degrees Celsius in Seoul widening the temperature gap to nearly 10 degrees. Dust accumulates as the atmosphere is somewhat stagnant with the rise in temperatures. The quality level will stay at a "bad" level in the Seoul metropolitan area, western parts of Gangwon-do Province, and Chungcheongbuk-do Province. It will be relieved as rain clouds come around the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow, most areas will start off at above zero degrees with Gwangju at 5 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will rise up to 14 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju and 15 degrees in Busan and Jeju. More rain is forecast during the Samiljeol holiday, and there is a possibility of heavy snow in the eastern parts of Gangwon-do Province. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Huge daily temperature gaps, ultra-fine dust at "bad" levels

2025/02/27 17:00

It was still cold this morning, but the temperature rose significantly in the middle of the day, widening the daily temperature differences to around 14 degrees Celsius. Tomorrow, the temperature differences will be nearly 10 degrees with 3 degrees in the morning and 12 degrees during the day in Seoul. The air quality is not expected to be good tomorrow. It's because dust accumulates as the atmosphere is somewhat stagnant as the temperature rises. In addition, there is a possibility of additional smog tomorrow afternoon. This "bad" air quality will be relieved as rain clouds come around the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow, most areas will start off at above zero degrees with Daejeon and Gyeongju at 2 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will rise up to 14 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju and 17 degrees in Daegu. Heavy rain for spring is expected during the Samiljeol holiday, and there is a possibility of heavy snow in the eastern parts of Gangwon-do Province. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Feeling more like end of March this afternoon, dusty in central areas

2025/02/27 10:00

After a chilly start, we'll see a significant warming trend across the country. Most parts will see highs in the low teens leading to big gaps in temperatures. In terms of air quality, it shouldn't be as bad as we might think except for Jeju. However, dust levels will elevate in central parts of the country this afternoon. Another key issue today is the dryness in the air. Humidity levels dropped to below 15% in some parts of the capital region yesterday, which may have caused discomfort such as itchy eyes or a sore throat. If you're feeling these effects, be sure to drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated. It looks like being as dry as yesterday. Afternoon highs will be 1 to 7 degrees higher today, feeling more like the end of March. Seoul gets up to 13 degrees, Daejeon sees a high of 15 degrees. Dry air relief is on the way with nationwide rain in the forecast for the upcoming long weekend. Then cold air moves into the country again next week.

[Weather] Temperatures will rise significantly, dry weather continues across the country

2025/02/26 20:00

Tomorrow will be much milder than today with daytime temperature in Seoul rising to 12 degrees Celsius. The weather will feel as warm as early spring. However, as temperatures rise significantly during the day, frozen ice sheets can suddenly break in rivers or lakes. Please be careful in these areas. Except for the western parts of the country, the air continues to be dry nationwide. It doesn't seem like the dry weather warnings and advisories will be lifted soon. With gusty winds blowing, extra care is necessary with fire usage. Tomorrow, Seoul and Gwangju will start off at minus 1 degree, Daejeon and Daegu at minus 4 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 15 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju, and 16 degrees in Daegu. More rain is forecast in some areas, starting with Jeju Island tomorrow. It is expected to rain all over the country on Sunday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Warmer conditions until the Samiljeol holiday, dry weather persists

2025/02/26 17:00

Today, the weather is warmer than yesterday. It rose to 7 degrees Celsius in Seoul today and tomorrow it will rise up to 12 degrees, making it feel like early spring. As temperatures rise significantly during the day, frozen ice sheets can suddenly break in rivers or lakes. Please be careful in these areas. The atmosphere is very dry in most parts of the country except for the western parts. It doesn't seem like the dry weather warnings and advisories will be lifted soon. With strong winds, it is important to take extra precautions to prevent wildfires. Tomorrow, Seoul and Gwangju will start off at minus 1 degree, Chuncheon at minus 6 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 15 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju and 14 degrees in Busan and Jeju. Starting with Jeju Island tomorrow, rain is forecast in some areas. Especially on Sunday, it is expected to rain all over the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Lingering chill in the air with bad dust levels

2025/02/26 10:00

The temperatures have improved but with a chill lingering in the air, it still doesn't quite feel like spring just yet. However, as we move through the week, temperatures will climb even higher. However, air quality will suffer with yellow dust causing dust levels to rise in most parts of Korea. The capital regions could see ultrafine dust levels rising to to very bad level at night. Refrain from going outside if the level gets too high in your region and keep your face mask handy. Additionally, the dry air levels are expected to remain high, increasing the risk of fires. Please exercise caution and avoid activities that could cause fires. Afternoon highs will be similar to a couple of degrees higher. Seoul tops out at 7 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees in Daegu. Southern regions will see frequent rain for the next 5 days while Sunday's nationwide rain will bring more chilly weather back to the country. So don't put away those thick winter coats yet.

Power outage hits vast swaths of Chile

2025/02/26 10:00

Meanwhile, in Chile, a massive power outage swept across Chile on Tuesday local time, leaving millions without power. The blackout, which affected 14 of the country's 16 regions, including the capital, Santiago, was triggered by a failure in a 500 kilovolt transmission line in the Norte Chico region. The disruption caused widespread halt of public services, including traffic signals and businesses. Mining operations, the backbone of Chile's economy, were also impacted with some major sites experiencing power losses. The interior ministor ruled out cyberattacks as the cause and authorities are working on recovery efforts.

[Weather] Cold spell is easing off, dryness continues across the country

2025/02/25 20:00

With March just around the corner, the last cold spell is finally easing off. The temperatures rose up to 7 degrees Celsius, widening the daily temperature difference by about 10 degrees. There are still many places that are slightly below the previous years' temperatures, so it will feel colder than the actual readings. Meanwhile, a small amount of rain or snow is expected in western parts of Gangwon-do Province from late tonight to dawn tomorrow. However, it won't be enough to relieve the dryness. Since wildfires are increasing in this dry weather, please take extra care. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at minus 2 degrees, Busan at 3 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 9 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju, 11 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. Warm spring weather like late March will continue until the Samiljeol holiday this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Temperatures will rise, dry weather in most areas

2025/02/25 17:00

As temperatures rise, the long cold spell is gradually receding. It rose to 7 degrees Celsius in Seoul during the day today. However, with the strong winds, it felt 3 or 4 degrees colder than the actual readings. Tomorrow, the temperatures will be very similar to today's all over the country. In western parts of Gangwon-do Province, there is a small amount of rain or snow forecast from late tonight to dawn tomorrow. It won't be enough to relieve the dryness. Since wildfires are increasing in this dry weather, please take extra care. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at minus 2 degrees, Daejeon at minus 1 degree. Daily highs will move up to 9 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju, 12 degrees in Busan and Jeju. As the days continue to warm up, the temperature in Seoul will exceed 10 degrees the day after tomorrow. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Starts to feels more like spring, dry air gets extreme

2025/02/25 10:00

The bitter cold is finally behind us! It's going to start feeling more like early spring from today, with a good amount of sunshine across the country. Temperatures will be a couple of degrees higher than yesterday, hovering around the seasonal norms. Meanwhile, most parts of Korea will have very dry air levels along with strong winds. The Korea Forest Service has raised the nation's wildfire crisis alert level from the lowest, attention to caution. Please be careful with anything that could start a fire. Afternoon highs will be 1 to 5 degrees higher than yesterday. Seoul and Chuncheon will top out at 7 degrees this afternoon. Daegu will see a high of 11 degrees with good air quality nationwide. Looking ahead, very warm air moves in at the end of the week. Meanwhile, Jeju is forecast to see rain on Thursday into Saturday. In fact, frequent rain is in the forecast across southern provinces over the long weekend, take the weather into account if you have any outdoor plans.

[Weather] Temperatures will move back to normal levels, dry conditions

2025/02/24 20:00

It's the last week of February and the cold is getting ready to move away. The temperature in Seoul moved up to 5 degrees Celsius, about 5 degrees higher than yesterday. Tomorrow will be a bit milder than today with highs rising up to 7 degrees. Temperatures will return back to the average temperatures for this time of year. The atmosphere is drying up as cold and dry winds blow. In most parts of the country, dry weather warnings and advisories are in place. As strong winds of around 15 meters per second will blow, please be careful not to cause any wildfires. Tomorrow, Chuncheon will start off at minus 7 degrees and Gwangju at minus 3. Daytime temperatures will rise up to around 10 degrees in most parts of the country. Daejeon and Gwangju will move up to 9 degrees. It'll reach 11 degrees in Daegu. From the second half of the week, the weather will get warmer. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Temperatures will rise up day by day, dry weather warnings across the country

2025/02/24 17:00

It's the last Monday of February, the morning started at around minus 6 degrees Celsius in Seoul. But the cold spell has weakened a bit during the day with Seoul rising up to 5 degrees, about 5 degrees higher than the same time yesterday. The temperature will move up to 7 degrees tomorrow, rising up to the normal level for this time of year. The dryness of the atmosphere is intensifying as cold and dry winds blow. Currently, dry weather warnings and advisories are issued all over the country. As strong winds of around 15 meters per second will blow, please be careful with wildfires. Tomorrow, Daejeon and Daegu will start off at minus 4 degrees, Chuncheon at minus 7 degrees. Daytime temperatures will rise up to around 10 degrees in most parts of the country. Daejeon and Gwangju will move up to 9 degrees, it'll hit 10 degrees in Busan and Jeju. The days will get warmer and warmer as we head into the second half of the week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Freezing start turns mild, dry weather warning in east

2025/02/24 10:00

We had another freezing start to the last work week of the month. Feels like temperatures were nearly 4 degrees lower than what readings say. However, the cold snap we've been experiencing should finally ease up this afternoon, and we can expect temperatures to rise above seasonal norms over the week. Meanwhile, eastern parts of Korea are dealing with extremely dry air levels. A dry weather warning has been expanded to more regions with strong winds. Be extra careful with fires, please. Afternoon highs will be 1 to 5 degrees higher than yesterday, topping out at 5 degrees Celsius in the capital, 7 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju under mostly sunny skies with good air quality. However, Ulleungdo and Dokdo will stay snowy through this morning. By the end of the week, temperatures in the capital could reach double digits, which is a welcome change! Skies will remain partly to mostly sunny in most parts of Korea throughout the week. Enjoy the sunshine!

[Weather] Freezing conditions across the country, dry air on the east coast

2025/02/21 20:00

The cold is lasting for a long time. Currently, cold wave warnings and advisories are still in place for the whole country. Even during the daytime, temperatures stayed below zero degrees nationwide. This freezing cold spell will persist until this weekend. The atmosphere is drying up day by day. In the east coast areas, where a dry weather warning is in effect, the wildfire crisis warning level was raised to "caution" level. With gusty winds blowing, please be careful not to cause any wildfires. Tomorrow morning will start off at below zero degrees nationwide with Seoul at minus 7 degrees Celsius, Chuncheon at minus 11 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 2 degrees in Seoul, 5 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. Starting from early next week, the weather will start to ease off a bit. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Cold weather until this weekend, dry air on the east coast

2025/02/21 17:00

Ahead of the weekend, the winter cold continues nationwide. With cold wave warnings and advisories still in place, it was very cold this morning everywhere. The windchill made it feel like it was below zero even during the day all over the country. It will stay cold this whole weekend. With freezing conditions, the air stays dry. In the east coast areas, where a dry weather warning is in effect, the wildfire crisis warning level was raised to "caution" level. Since gusty winds are blowing as well, please take extra precautions not to cause any wildfires. Tomorrow morning will start off at below zero degrees nationwide with Seoul at minus 7 degrees Celsius, Gwangju and Busan at minus 3 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 2 degrees in Seoul, 4 degrees in Daejeon. The weather will be as cold as today until the weekend then ease off a bit starting from early next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Last stretch of chilly air through Sunday with snow for west coast

2025/02/21 10:00

If you stepped outside today, I am sure you felt that familiar chill in the air. The colder-than-normal temperatures continue across much of the country. Strong winds are making it feel even colder than what the thermometer actually reads. Also, with dry air levels remaining high, staying hydrated and using a humidifier indoors can help keep your skin and throat from feeling too dry. Afternoon highs will be 3 to 4 degrees Celsius lower than yesterday, getting up to 2 degrees in Seoul. Daejeon and Gwangju seeing highs of 5 degrees under plenty of sunshine with good air quality. Meanwhile, those planning to travel to west coast regions this weekend need to be mindful of snow of up to 5 centimeters. However, Dokdo and Ulleungdo should continue to see massive amounts of snow of up to 30 centimeters. The rest of the country remains under sunny skies with the last stretch of chilly air this weekend, then we should be swapping the heavy coast for something lighter next week.

[Weather] Freezing cold wave across the country with dry atmosphere

2025/02/20 20:00

The temperature has been dropping as the cold accumulates from the beginning of the week. Seoul recorded minus 7 degrees Celsius this morning, and with gusty winds everywhere, the temperature has felt like it is below freezing all day nationwide. With cold wave warnings and advisories across the country, the morning temperature will plummet to minus 7 degrees Celsius, about 4 degrees lower than the average. Meanwhile, the air is getting drier day by day. Dry weather warnings have been extended further with strong winds of around 15 meters per second all over the country. Please be careful not to cause wildfires. Tomorrow morning will stay freezing across the country with Chuncheon at minus 11 degrees. Highs will move up to 2 degrees in Seoul, and 5 degrees in Daegu, Gyeongju, and Jeju. This frigid cold will ease off from early next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Cold wave warnings extended further, dry air nationwide

2025/02/20 17:00

Currently, a cold wave warning is in effect for both inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province, and a cold wave advisory for other central inland areas and northern Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Seoul rose up to only 2 degrees during the day today but the feels-like temperature was even lower. The morning temperature will drop to minus 7 degrees Celsius, about 4 degrees lower than the average for this time of year. Meanwhile, the atmosphere is getting drier day by day. Dry weather warnings are being extended further with strong winds of around 15 meters per second nationwide. Please be extra careful to avoid causing wildfires. Tomorrow morning will stay freezing across the country with Daegu and Gyeongju at minus 5 degrees. Highs will move up to 2 degrees in Seoul, and 4 degrees in Chuncheon, Daejeon, and Gwangju. This cold spell will persist until the weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.