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[Weather] Frigid air sticks around under sunny skies

2025/02/20 10:00

Hope you brought enough warm clothing if you are visiting Korea this week. Much of the country is having colder conditions than normal with winter advisories. Today seems to be a repeat of yesterday with extra wind chill. Meanwhile, dry alerts have been expanded to more regions, the whole capital area is under a dry advisory now. Keep a humidifier running indoors if possible, and drink plenty of water. Your body needs it to take better care of you. Checking on today's highs now, Seoul gets up to 2 degrees, Busan at 7 degrees. But be mindful that feels like temperatures will be 4 degrees lower than readings. Clear skies are expected with decent air quality nationwide. Snow will continue for Dokdo and Ulleungdo. Jeju and the west coast will see a wintry mix this weekend. The rest of the country will be under bright skies but icy cold weather continues through Sunday before things get much more bearable next week. In the meantime, keep those coats, scarves, and gloves handy!

[Weather] Cold spells across the country throughout the week, dry conditions across the country

2025/02/19 20:00

Currently, cold wave warnings are in effect in Gangwon-do Province and cold wave advisories have also been issued in Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, and northern parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Provinces. Tomorrow and Friday morning, the temperature will plummet to minus 7 degrees Celsius and it'll hit minus 8 degrees on Saturday in Seoul. In addition to dry weather warnings in place for the east coast, dry weather advisories have also been issued in Seoul and other inland areas. With strong winds blowing, please take extra precautions not to cause any wildfires. Tomorrow morning will start cold nationwide. Seoul and Gyeongju will start off at minus 7 degrees and Chuncheon at minus 11 degrees. Daytime temperatures will move up to 1 degree in Seoul and 5 degrees in Daegu, Gyeongju and Jeju. Colder than usual conditions will continue for the time being. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Cold wave warnings expanded, dry conditions across the country

2025/02/19 17:00

The last cold wave of this winter is getting more severe day by day. The air feels colder than yesterday across the country. In Pyeongchang in Gangwon-do Province, the temperature dropped to nearly minus 20 degrees Celsius today. The cold wave warnings and advisories have been further expanded around the inland areas of central parts of the country. In addition, there are dry weather warnings in place for east coast areas, and dry weather advisories have also been issued in Seoul and other inland areas. With strong winds blowing, please take care not to cause fires in these areas. Tomorrow morning will start cold nationwide. Seoul and Gyeongju will start off at minus 7 degrees and Gwangju at minus 4 degrees. Daytime temperatures will move up to 1 degree in Seoul and 6 degrees in Busan. This cold spell is expected to finally end early next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Cold and dry pattern continues under sunny skies

2025/02/19 10:00

Winter is still holding on tight, and even though we're all hoping for spring to make an entrance, the bitter cold and dry weather continues across Korea. Feels like temperatures in the capital were minus 10 degrees Celsius earlier this morning. It's chilly and very dry out there. More regions are under dry weather alerts and even east of Seoul is under dry weather advisory. Meanwhile, the west coast and parts of Jeju are under a strong wind advisory. AND these are ways to boost indoor humidity naturally. But if you're heading out, keep your moisturizer handy and drink plenty of water! A little extra hydration goes a long way. Afternoon highs will be 1 to 2 degrees lower than yesterday, topping out at 1 degree in Seoul, Daegu at 5 degrees under mostly sunny skies with decent air quality. Looking ahead, this cold, dry pattern will stick around for the rest of the week and into the weekend. Temperatures will start trending milder early next week. Until then stay warm and hydrated!

[Weather] Cold wave warnings extended, freezing conditions continue

2025/02/18 20:00

Spring seemed like it was coming around, but the seasons have gone backward to winter. The cold wave warnings, which were issued mainly in the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do and northeastern parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Provinces, have been extended further today. The cold will be fierce tomorrow morning with the feels-like temperature plunging to minus 12 degrees Celsius in Seoul. For the rest of the week, the morning temperature in Seoul is expected to remain around minus 7 degrees. Please dress extra warm when you go out. Tomorrow will be a bit colder than today across the country with Gwangju and Busan at minus 4 degrees. Daily highs will stay in the single digits. Seoul will move up to only 1 degree, it'll reach 3 degrees in Chuncheon and Daejeon. There is a heavy snow advisory for Ulleungdo and Dokdo Islands. Up to 20 centimeters of heavy snow will fall by Thursday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Freezing conditions continue with cold wave warnings in place

2025/02/18 17:00

Today is "Woosu" on the lunar calendar which means the snow melts and becomes rain. However, instead of spring rain, the weather got colder than yesterday. The cold wave warnings which were issued in the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province and northeastern parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, have been extended. The morning temperature in Seoul will drop even further tomorrow with the feels-like temperature plunging to minus 12 degrees Celsius. The morning temperature in Seoul is expected to remain around minus 7 degrees throughout the week. Please dress extra warm when you go out. Tomorrow will be a bit colder than today across the country with Chuncheon at minus 11 degrees. Daily highs will stay in the single digits. Seoul will move up to only 1 degree, it'll reach 4 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. With a heavy snow advisory in place, Up to 20 centimeters of heavy snow will fall by Thursday on Ulleungdo and Dokdo Islands. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Freezing day under sunny skies with dry air

2025/02/18 10:00

Today marks the second seasonal term of spring on the seasonal calendar, Woosoo. Around this time, ice starts to melt with spring rain. But, instead of warming up, temperatures are taking a step backward, making it feel like we're heading straight back to the winter. It felt like minus 9 degrees on the way to work in Seoul. On top of that, dry air continues, raising concerns about wildfire risks. Strong, gusty winds in some regions could make conditions even more dangerous, so please be extra cautious with anything that could start a fire. Afternoon temperatures will be 1 to 3 degrees lower today, Seoul gets up to 1 degree, Daegu at 5 degrees. Feels like temperatures in central regions will be below freezing even in the afternoon. So you will need to bundle up but don't have to worry about fine dust affecting your outdoor plans. It stays much colder than norms this week under bright skies, before warmer days arrive next week. Make sure to dress in layers to stay comfortable.

[Weather] Cold wave advisories in place, the weather will get colder

2025/02/17 20:00

Even though spring-like conditions were warming up the country last week, the cold has made a return. In Seoul today, the daytime temperature dropped by 7 degrees Celsius in one day. In addition, cold wave advisories have been issued in eastern parts of Gangwon-do Province and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. It will get colder tomorrow with the morning temperature in Seoul plunging to minus 5 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday and Wednesday it will drop even further to minus 7 degrees. The feels-like temperature will stay around minus 10 degrees. The weather will get colder with stronger cold waves this whole week. Please dress extra warm. Tomorrow, the whole country will start off at below zero degrees with Gwangju at minus 4 degrees and Busan at minus 3. Daily highs will move up to 3 degrees in Chuncheon, 5 degrees in Daegu. With strong winds blowing, east coast areas are drying up for the time being. Extra precautions are necessary to avoid any accidents. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Weather to get colder tomorrow, cold wave advisories in place

2025/02/17 17:00

It seemed as if spring was coming, but the cold is back again. In Seoul today, the daytime temperature dropped by 7 degrees Celsius in one day. With frigid cold everywhere, cold wave advisories are issued in eastern parts of Gangwon-do Province and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. The morning temperature in Seoul is expected to plummet to minus 5 degrees tomorrow. On Tuesday and Wednesday it will drop even further to minus 7 degrees Celsius. The feels-like temperature will stay around minus 10 degrees. The weather will get colder with stronger cold waves throughout the week. Please take care. Tomorrow, the whole country will start off at below zero degrees. Daejeon at minus 6 degrees and Gwangju at minus 4 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 3 degrees in Chuncheon, 6 degrees in Busan. With freezing conditions, east coast areas are still drying up with gusty winds. Extra precautions against fire are necessary. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Getting colder this week under bright skies

2025/02/17 10:00

After a mild but dusty weekend, a cold snap seems to be settling back into much of Korea today. The good news though, air quality has greatly improved thanks to stronger winds. But temperatures are taking a dip, and it's going to get chilly over the week. Meanwhile, the east coast is under dry weather alerts, Jeju and the west coast are under a strong wind advisory. Take extra precautions against wildfires. It will be windy in most regions, adding an extra chill. Afternoon highs could be 3 to 10 degrees lower than Sunday. Seoul gets up to 3 degrees Celsius, Daegu and Jeju at 7 degrees. Despite the cold, we should have plenty of sunshine, making for a bright and beautiful late winter. However, Korea's easternmost islands, Ulleungdo and Dokdo will receive heavy snow of up to 20 centimeters through Wednesday. The chillier-than-normal trend continues this week and into the weekend under sunny skies while the air stays dry. Bundle up before heading out this week!

[Weather] Mild weekend, but the air will be dusty

2025/02/14 20:00

With mild westerly wind blowing, the daytime temperature in Seoul rose up to 10 degrees Celsius today, making it as mild as mid-March. The weather will continue to be warmer than usual throughout the weekend. The temperature in Seoul will stay at nearly 10 degrees during the day, exceeding the average temperatures. Meanwhile, skies will be covered with dust again. Due to the influx of fine dust from overseas, the air will become dusty tonight for the Seoul metropolitan area and the Chungcheong-do provinces. The ultra-fine dust tomorrow will be at "bad" levels in most parts of the country. Tomorrow, Daejeon and Daegu will start off at minus 2 degrees, Seoul and Gwangju at zero degrees. Daily highs will top out at 9 degrees in Seoul and Gwangju, and 13 degrees in Gyeongju. From tomorrow morning to early Sunday morning, more rain is expected on the south coast and Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Mild weekend, but ultra-fine dust at "bad" levels

2025/02/14 20:00

Spring-like weather was seen across the country today. With mild westerly wind, the daytime temperature in Seoul rose up to 10 degrees Celsius, making it as mild as mid-March. The weather will continue to be warmer than usual this weekend. The temperatures in Seoul will rise nearly 10 degrees during the day, exceeding the average temperatures by about 4 degrees. However, the air will be murky tomorrow. Due to the influx of fine dust from overseas, the air will become dusty tonight for the Seoul metropolitan area, and the Chungcheong-do provinces. The ultra-fine dust tomorrow will be at "bad" levels in most parts of the country. Tomorrow, Daejeon and Daegu will start off at minus 2 degrees and Busan at 3 degrees. Daily highs will top out at 8 degrees in Chuncheon, and 13 degrees in Gyeongju. There is rain forecast on the south coast and Jeju Island from tomorrow morning to early Sunday morning. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Big rise in highs with normal air quality, comfortable weekend ahead

2025/02/14 10:00

Welcome news for those waiting for some warmer weather, temperatures will rise to around 10 degrees Celsius this afternoon in Seoul making it feel much more like early spring. Let's jump right into today's highs. Gwangju also gets up to 10 degrees, Daegu and Busan will see a high of 12 degrees. It will be sunny to partly sunny in most parts, the east coast remains under a dry weather advisory. We are expecting decent air quality during the day but the capital and Chungcheong-do Provinces could see dusty air at night. Both Saturday and Sunday will bring mild and comfortable conditions. Daytime highs should stay above norms but with a chance of bad air quality in many parts of Korea. Meanwhile, the south coast and Jeju could be rainy on Saturday. Don't put away those winter coats just yet! A cold front is set to arrive next week, bringing another round of freezing temperatures. Morning lows could dip below minus 5 degrees Celsius in Seoul, reminding winter isn't quite done with us yet.

[Weather] Milder conditions all over the country through the weekend

2025/02/13 20:00

Even though it was a freezing morning across the country, early spring-like weather will be seen tomorrow with Seoul rising up to 10 degrees Celsius during the day. These milder conditions will continue throughout the weekend. In the meantime, the atmosphere is still drying up in east coast areas with dry weather advisories in place. In addition to dry conditions, there are preliminary warnings for strong winds in the same areas. Please take extra care not to cause any fire-related accidents. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Gyeongju will start off at minus 2 degrees, Chuncheon at minus 6 degrees. Daily highs will get up to around 10 degrees all over the country with Gwangju, Busan, and Jeju at 11 degrees. It is expected to rain on the coastal areas of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces, and Jeju Island this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Milder conditions across the country, dry weather, strong winds for east coast areas

2025/02/13 17:00

It was freezing this morning, but the daytime temperatures rose about 1 to 7 degrees higher than yesterday nationwide. Tomorrow, the temperature in Seoul is expected to rise to 10 degrees Celsius, as mild as mid-March. These milder conditions will continue through the weekend. However, as the atmosphere dries up, there are dry weather advisories for the east coast areas. With preliminary warnings for strong winds in the same areas, it is very important to take extra precautions with fire. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Gyeongju will start off at minus 2 degrees, Busan at 1 degree. Daily highs will get up to around 10 degrees all over the country with Daejeon, Daegu, and Gyeongju at 12 degrees. During the weekend, there is rain forecast on the coastal areas of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces, and Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Brief cold snap this morning, windy and sunny day

2025/02/13 10:00

Yesterday, we were hit with a lot of snow and sleet across much of the country, it was a great day for snow lovers, but after all the snow we've had this winter, it kind of feels like we've had enough for the season. AND things are looking much brighter today. After a cold start, highs will go up much higher then highs in Seoul will hit 10 degrees Celsius tomorrow. But it looks to be a quite windy day today. A wind advisory has been issued along the east coast and Jeju, and the rest of the country will also feel strong winds. We're actually expecting temperatures to be about 2 to 5 degrees higher than yesterday, but feels like temperatures could be 3 to 4 degrees lower than what readings say here. Seoul gets up to 5 degrees, Busan at 10 degrees with good air quality expected nationwide. The warming trend continues through the weekend but before you pack away those winter coats, we're expecting another round of winter chill next week. So, keep those warm layers handy.

[Weather] Rain and snow will stop tonight, temperatures will rise tomorrow

2025/02/12 20:00

The cold has eased off a lot compared to a few days ago. Temperatures in most areas rose today with Seoul rising to 4 degrees Celsius. However, rain and snow has been falling across the country. Most of snow had stopped in the Seoul metropolitan area, while more rain and snow is expected in some areas. As for the amount of rain and snow to come, up to 8 centimeters of snow will fall in inland areas and the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province, 1 to 5 centimeters in northern Gyeonggi-do Province, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province today. You should be careful on icy roads tomorrow morning with Seoul and Daejeon at minus 5 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will move up to 6 degrees in Gwangju, and 8 degrees in Daegu. The moon in Seoul today will be at its roundest at around 10:53. Enjoy the full moon. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Heavy snowfall warnings across S. Korea lifted; no fatalities reported in accidents caused by snow

2025/02/12 17:00

Staying in the country. Heavy snowfall warnings that were issued nationwide on this Wednesday morning have been lifted. The Interior Ministry has also lowered its alert level from "caution" to "attention." Treacherous road conditions earlier in the day led to a number of accidents and road closures as well as flight cancellations. No severe casualties have reported.

Wintry mix on Daeboreum, staying mild even after wet weather

2025/02/12 10:00

Yesterday's weather was such a treat after all the bitter chill. But today, we're having another round of wintry weather. A mix of rain and snow is expected in much of the country. Central regions could see up to 8 centimeters of snowfall mainly in the morning, parts of Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do Provinces could see 3 to 8 centimeters of snow throughout the day. Southern provinces could see rain due to milder temperatures. Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollanam-do Provinces could see 30 to 40 millimeters of rainfall. It's Daeboreum today, when we can see the first full moon of the new year under the lunar calendar. The moon rises at 5:46 PM and should be at its brightest at 10:53. But checking out the full moon might not be easy due to cloudy skies. Meanwhile, highs in Seoul will be at 4 degrees, Busan at 12 degrees this afternoon. Today's wet weather won't drop temperatures any further, in fact, we could have spring-like warmth from Friday. But it's messy out there today stay safe!

[Weather] Cold wave eases, more rain and snow on Wednesday

2025/02/11 20:00

All of the cold wave warnings have been lifted as the bitter cold exits the country. However, uninvited dust has made a return. The Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon-do Province, and the Chungcheong-do provinces will see "bad" levels of ultra-fine dust on Wednesday. Rain will begin tonight on the west coast of Jeollanam-do Province and Jeju Island. Rain and snow are expected across the country tomorrow. Especially, it will snow strongly from dawn into morning tomorrow. Please be careful on the way to work. Seoul will start off at zero degrees tomorrow morning, and Chuncheon and Gyeongju at minus 3 degrees. Gwangju will move up to 9 degrees, and 12 degrees in Busan. Tomorrow night, which is Jeongwoldaeboreum, you will be able to see the full moon through the clouds. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.