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Winter makes unexpected return as Seoul sees snow in April for first time in 81 years

2025/04/14 17:00

In other news. For the first time in over 80 years Capital Seoul recorded snowfall in mid-April as winter made an unexpected call. Bae Eun-ji has more. Snow piled up on flowers and trees, as South Korea experienced unseasonably cold mid-April weather. Over 10 centimeters of snow accumulated in parts of Gangwon-do Province on Sunday. Light snow and hail also fell in the capital area, as it went through an unusual spring chill. Snow of up to 0-point-6 centimeters was recorded in central Seoul, between Saturday night and Sunday morning, making it the first time in 81 years that the city saw snow in April. This is mainly because of cold arctic air passing through the Korean peninsula. The weather turned turbulent as the lingering cold air from above clashed with a mild spring breeze on the ground, causing gusty winds and hail. Strong winds battered the country over the weekend, leading to widespread damage. In Jeju, the winds damaged roofs and toppled trees. In Busan, winds of up to 30 meters per second brought down signboards and caused power outages. Also in the capital area, at Incheon airport, a tug vehicle crashed into an aircraft on the ground, leading to flight delays. The national weather service says strong winds and falling temperatures are forecast for the coming days. "Damage from strong winds is expected until Monday, and temperatures will start to go up from Wednesday. We're expecting to see temperatures return to normal starting late this week." Rain or snow is expected across the country until Tuesday before spring warmth returns later this week. Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.

Winter makes unexpected return as Seoul sees snow in April for first time in 81 years

2025/04/14 10:00

Winter has made an unexpected return to South Korea, as Seoul experienced mid-April snow for the first time in over 8 decades over the weekend. The cold weather is expected to last for a few more days. Bae Eun-ji reports. Snow piled up on flowers and trees, as South Korea experienced unseasonably cold mid-April weather. Over 10 centimeters of snow accumulated in parts of Gangwon-do Province on Sunday. Light snow and hail also fell in the capital area, as it went through an unusual spring chill. Snow of up to 0-point-6 centimeters was recorded in central Seoul, between Saturday night and Sunday morning, making it the first time in 81 years that the city saw snow in April. This is mainly because of cold arctic air passing through the Korean peninsula. The weather turned turbulent as the lingering cold air from above clashed with a mild spring breeze on the ground, causing gusty winds and hail. Strong winds battered the country over the weekend, leading to widespread damage. In Jeju, the winds damaged roofs and toppled trees. In Busan, winds of up to 30 meters per second brought down signboards and caused power outages. Also in the capital area, at Incheon airport, a tug vehicle crashed into an aircraft on the ground, leading to flight delays. The national weather service says strong winds and falling temperatures are forecast for the coming days. "Damage from strong winds is expected until Monday, and temperatures will start to go up from Wednesday. We're expecting to see temperatures return to normal starting late this week." Rain or snow is expected across the country until Tuesday before spring warmth returns later this week. Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.

[Weather] More rain and snow nationwide with snow advisory in Gangwon-do

2025/04/14 10:00

It looks like Mother Nature has a bit more of a blustery story for us today. We're expecting more rain and even some snow across the country. If you're heading out, grab that umbrella and warmer jacket! The rainfall will be between 5 and 20 millimeters throughout the day. Meanwhile, most of the inland areas could expect to see 1 to 5 centimeters, but the mountainous regions in Gangwon-do could see up to 8 centimeters with a heavy snow advisory in place. And it's not just the rain and snow – the wind is really picking up too. If you're planning on flying or taking a ferry, make sure to check the latest travel information. It's definitely feeling much colder out there. We're only expecting highs of around 10 degrees in Seoul, 12 degrees in Gwangju. Looking ahead, we should see the cold air move out, with temperatures returning to more typical spring levels starting on Wednesday. But for today, that chilly wind will make it feel even colder, so please bundle up warmly!

[Weather] Weather shift this weekend with cooler air

2025/04/11 20:00

We had a bit of summery feel during the afternoon under dazzling sunshine. Now, we're in for a significant change this weekend. Be prepared for some widespread rain starting from Jeju, along with strong winds and thunderstorms. And mountainous regions in Gangwon-do could see rain turning into snow. So this band of rain will bring cooler air to the country. But it's welcomed as the rain will help ease the dryness and clear the dust in the air. Tomorrow morning will be warmer under cloudy skies, kicking off at 13 degrees in the capital and 11 degrees in Daejeon and Busan. Highs will be around the norms, getting up to 18 degrees in the capital and Gwangju. Plan accordingly for your wet and much cooler weekend! And those of us in the capital could see rain into Monday. That's Korea for you. Here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Turning cooler with spring rain this weekend

2025/04/11 17:00

It certainly felt more like early summer out there today! Now, we're in for a significant change this weekend. Get ready for some widespread rain starting from Jeju, along with strong winds and thunderstorms. And mountainous regions in Gangwon-do could see rain turning into snow. So, yes. This band of rain will bring cooler air to the country. But the rain will help ease the dryness and clear the dust in the air. But, tomorrow morning will be warmer under cloudy skies, kicking off at 13 degrees in Seoul and 9 degrees in Daegu. Highs will be around the norms, getting up to 18 degrees in the capital and Gwangju. Daejeon and Daegu at 21 degrees. Plan accordingly for your wet and much cooler weekend! And those of us in the capital could see rain into Monday. That's Korea for you. Here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Features-reporter] Live from Yeouido: Full blooming of cherry blossoms in Seoul

2025/04/11 14:00

So, as Bella just mentioned, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom here in the capital Seoul, it's a perfect day with temperatures in their twenties this afternoon. Our Choi Soo-hyung Right looks like such a stunning scene right over there and thanks for some valuable information as well. Also Soo-hyung, I hear the festival was delayed a bit and some traffic restrictions have been extended in consideration of the crowds seeking to indulge in this year's cherry blossoms. Could do you tell us more about that? That's right Actually, it was supposed to start on April 4th last Friday, but it was delayed due to the verdict day for former president Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial. Because of that, the festival will continue until Saturday, April 12th and people can enjoy the cherry blossoms until the weekend. To run the festival, some parts of the road behind the National Assembly have been closed. The Yeongdeungpo-gu Office announced that even though the festival will end on the 12th, traffic restrictions will stay in place until Sunday the 13th. Strong winds and sudden rain are forecast over the weekend, but since the festival is still going on, it's not too late to enjoy the cherry blossoms. I think because of the mild weather the night view of the flowers will be worth watching as well. Right, before it get's rainy tomorrow. Thank you Soo-hyung for your coverage today!

[Weather] Spring in full swing with May warmth, spring rain this weekend

2025/04/11 10:00

Spring is in full swing across Korea. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making it a perfect time to step outside and take in the beauty of the season. We will be seeing further warming up this afternoon, making it feel more like May than April in most parts of Korea. But while it's a great day to be outdoors, we do want to remind you that the capital area is likely to see "unhealthy" air quality levels for most of the day. Many places could see their highest temperatures so far this spring, Seoul getting up to 23 degrees, Daejeon and Gwangju at 24 degrees under plenty of sunshine. Then, there will be a dramatic weather shift this weekend. Rain is in the forecast from Jeju tomorrow morning, dropping heavier rain to Jeju and the south coast along with thunderstorms; the central region could see 5 to 20 millimeters of rain. And this band of rain will bring a chillier air to the country on Sunday. So, enjoy the warmth and blossoms while they last!

'Micromoon' to grace night skies this weekend

2025/04/11 10:00

On Saturday night, April 12, a full Pink Moon that is smaller and fainter will be visible in the April spring night sky. The so-called "micromoon," the smallest and faintest in 2025, occurs when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth, approximately 406-thousand-six kilometers away. According to NASA, the micromoon will be up to 14% smaller and around 30% dimmer than a supermoon. Despite its name, which originates from the seasonal bloom of pink wildflowers in early spring, the Pink Moon won't appear pink.

[Weather] Sunny, pleasant and warmer on Friday followed by spring storm this weekend

2025/04/10 20:00

Hope you had some time this afternoon to soak up that beautiful sunshine. Tomorrow, we can look forward to an even nicer and warmer afternoon. Then we are expecting a dynamic weather shift over the weekend with a spring storm expected with a big chill on Sunday. Meanwhile, Seoul and the surrounding regions remain dusty all day. The Chungcheong-do provinces will be dusty at times. The morning starts off similar to today at 8 degrees Celsius in the capital and Daegu and 11 degrees in Busan. Then the afternoon highs will rise rapidly and it could feel more like mid-May, hovering around 25 degrees in many parts under plenty of sunshine nationwide. It looks like we might be saying goodbye to lovely cherry blossoms a little sooner than we'd hoped, as weekend rain looks like it could be quite heavy for a spring shower. That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Nicer and milder on Friday then spring storm this weekend

2025/04/10 17:00

It was lovely to see that beautiful sunshine making a comeback today, and it felt just like proper springtime weather out there. Tomorrow, we can look forward to an even nicer afternoon. Then, we are expecting a dynamic weather shift over the weekend with a spring storm expected with a big chill on Sunday. Meanwhile, Seoul and the surrounding regions will remain dusty all day. The Chungcheong-do provinces will be dusty at times. The morning starts off similar to today at 8 degrees in the capital, Gwangju, and Daegu. But afternoon highs will rise rapidly feeling more like early Summer, hovering 25 degrees in many parts under sunny skies nationwide. Then, weekend rain looks like it could be quite significant for a spring shower. So, if you're hoping to catch the peak cherry blossom tomorrow would definitely be the time to do it! That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Lovely spring day but dusty in the Seoul metro area

2025/04/10 10:00

It's shaping up to be a lovely spring day across much of the country, with warmer temperatures and clear skies. But air quality is still a concern in the Seoul metropolitan area, it will be dusty all day, whereas Busan and Ulsan will see dusty air at night. Meanwhile, Gangwon-do and Jeju will see rain through the morning, then parts of Gyeongsang-do provinces could see spotty rain with possible hail in the late afternoon. But overall, it's a beautiful spring day with plenty of sunshine and milder temperatures. Highs will jump more than 10 degrees by lunchtime. Seoul, Daejeon and Busan get up to 19 degrees Celsius, Gyeongju tops out at 23 degrees. Tomorrow will feel more like mid-May, with a high of 24 degrees Celsius in the capital. Rain is forecast to move in on Saturday, spreading across much of the country through Sunday with some chill. Knowing that, you might want to squeeze in those spring outings before the rain arrives!

[Weather] Cloudy with more rain in the south, April warmth continues

2025/04/09 20:00

We missed the sun today! Spotty rain that started in the west is gradually moving in across the country. Rain could take a break in between through tomorrow so keep an umbrella handy. Despite the rain, pleasant spring warmth continues with temperatures going up to similar to today, so let's take a closer look. The morning chill has eased, Seoul starts off at 9 degrees Celsius, Daegu at 11 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the capital area will be dusty all day tomorrow. Then highs will go up to 20 degrees in most parts of Korea, Daegu and Gyeongju will be warmer at 22 degrees but expect to receive rain through the afternoon. Disappointing news for those who plan to check out the cherry blossoms this weekend, rain is in the forecast for both days. Also temperatures will plunge on Sunday with a high of 9 degrees in the capital. That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Lingering rain tomorrow, warmth continues

2025/04/09 17:00

Make sure to grab an umbrella for the evening commute, rain is gradually moving in across the country. The rain that started in the west will gradually spread to most areas by tonight. Keep an umbrella handy tomorrow too. Despite the rain, spring warmth continues with temperatures going up similar to today. Let's take a closer look. The morning chill has eased up, Seoul starts off at 9 degrees Celsius, Gwangju and Busan at 13 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the capital area will be dusty all day tomorrow. Highs will go up to 20 degrees in most parts of Korea, Daegu and Gyeongju look like they'll receive rain through the afternoon. Unwelcome news for those planning to check out the cherry blossom this weekend, rain is in the forecast for both days. Also temperatures will plunge on Sunday with a high of 9 degrees in the capital. That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Afternoon rain in store from the west, dusty rain in the capital area

2025/04/09 10:00

Spring is really in the air now, even the morning chill is easing up. Meanwhile, a dry weather advisory has been expanded to more regions. But today's nationwide rain will help ease those dry conditions. Rain will begin later this afternoon in the western parts of Korea, gradually spreading to the rest of the country by tonight, continuing in some areas through tomorrow afternoon. Further south will see heavier rainfall with up to 40 millimeters in the forecast for Jeju. Heads up for those in the western regions, yellow dust from the Gobi Desert may mix in with the rain this afternoon. Checking on today's highs now, Seoul and Chuncheon will get up to 18 degrees. Those in the Gyeongsang-do provinces won't need an umbrella during the day unless planning to stay out late. Weekend rain is in the forecast which will bring down the highs to just 9 degrees in the capital on Sunday. But for today, be sure to keep an umbrella and a face mask if you are in the west!

[Weather] Warm conditions with dry weather, rain from tomorrow afternoon

2025/04/08 20:00

It is warm enough for the cherry blossoms to bloom. Seoul rose up to 19 degrees Celsius, and Yangsan in Gyeongsangnam-do Province was as warm as 25 degrees today. It will continue to be warm tomorrow with Seoul rising up to 18 degrees. The daily temperature difference will stay wide as well. Meanwhile, dry weather advisories are spreading. Dry weather advisories are in place in some parts of Gyeongsang-do provinces, southern parts of Chungcheongbuk-do Province, eastern parts of Jeolla-do provinces, and the mountainous areas of Jeju Island. In addition, strong winds of more than 15 meters per second are blowing throughout the county. Please take extra precautions. Tomorrow, Seoul will start off at 8 degrees, Gyeongju at 5 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 19 degrees in Chuncheon, 22 degrees in Daejeon and Jeju. Starting from western parts of the country tomorrow afternoon, rain is forecast across the country tomorrow night. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Dry conditions continue, rain from tomorrow afternoon

2025/04/08 17:00

Warm spring weather continues across the country today. Seoul rose up to 19 degrees Celsius, and Yangsan in Gyeongsangnam-do Province was as warm as 25 degrees. It will stay warm tomorrow nationwide with Seoul rising up to 18 degrees, but the daily temperature range will also stay wide. Meanwhile, more regions are suffering from dry weather. Dry weather advisories are in effect in some parts of Gyeongsang-do provinces, southern parts of Chungcheongbuk-do Province, eastern parts of Jeolla-do provinces, and the mountainous areas of Jeju Island. In addition, strong winds of more than 15 meters per second are blowing throughout the county. Extra caution is necessary. Tomorrow, Gwangju and Daegu will start off at 7 degrees, Busan and Jeju at 10 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 21 degrees in Gwangju, Daegu, and Gyeongju. Rain will begin in the western parts of the country tomorrow afternoon and will spread across the country at night. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Pleasant spring day but windy

2025/04/08 10:00

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, lighting up the streets of the capital area. It's the perfect time to soak in the beauty of spring. When you do head out, those in the western regions and Gangwon-do Province need to have a face mask handy, as the dust levels could spike at times. Meanwhile, a dry advisory has been reissued in parts of Gyeongsang-do provinces. Along with dry and windy conditions, even a small spark can quickly spread, so please be cautious. Afternoon highs will rise to 19 degrees Celsius in the capital, Daegu and Gyeongju both seeing highs of 23 degrees. Cloudy skies will turn much sunnier as the day goes on. We'll see nationwide showers between tomorrow and Thursday, and there's another round of rain expected on Saturday as well. As we're expecting frequent rain this week, which could cause the cherry blossom petals to fall earlier than we'd like. You might want to head out sooner rather than later to catch the blossoms at their peak.

India weather office issues alert as temperatures rise in north of country

2025/04/08 10:00

India's northern regions, including the capital, Delhi, are experiencing an unseasonal heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels for early April. On Monday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of over 40 degrees Celsius, marking the highest of the season and exceeding the average temperature for this time of year by about 5 degrees. The India Meteorological Department has issued heatwave alerts for several northern and central states, forecasting temperatures to reach up to 42 degrees Celsius in the coming days. Authorities are advising residents to avoid heat exposure, stay hydrated, and wear lightweight clothing.

Firefighters continue efforts to contain wildfire in Hadong

2025/04/08 10:00

Firefighters are still trying to contain the wildfire burning in Hadong County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. According to forestry authorities, a level 2 wildfire alert was issued after fire broke out at around noon on Monday. 36 helicopters were deployed to extinguish the fire, which affected 66 hectares of land -equivalent to around 92 soccer fields. Firefighters are struggling to fully contain the fire due to the wind. Meanwhile, donations collected for the recovery and support following last month's massive wildfires in South Korea's southeastern regions have reached 112-point-4 billion won, or over 76 million U.S. dollars. The amount marks the largest ever collection of relief donations.

[Weather] Light rain from tonight, warm spring weather continues

2025/04/07 20:00

Did you enjoy the nice warm weather today? The temperature in Seoul rose up to 20 degrees Celsius today, feeling like late April to early May already. It will be as warm as 9 degrees in the morning and 19 degrees during the day in Seoul tomorrow. The daily temperature difference will be as wide as around 10 degrees nationwide. In addition, the sky will gradually become cloudy in the west of central regions including Seoul from tonight. There is some light rain forecast of less than 5 millimeters overnight in this area. It will mostly stop by dawn tomorrow, but it could be accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms. Tomorrow morning, Daejeon and Gyeongju will start off at 10 degrees, Busan at 12 degrees. Daily highs will move up to at least 19 degrees all over the country. There is more rain forecast between Wednesday and Thursday, and on the weekend nationwide. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.