Rain and Snow Continue Through Tomorrow, Weekend Temperatures to Drop Below Freezing
Weather conditions are changing dramatically across the country, with rain transitioning to snow in many areas. Precipitation is expected to taper off mostly by tomorrow morning, although some regions in central and northern areas may experience lingering conditions into the night.
Precipitation Forecast
Throughout this event, total rainfall is projected to yield between 5 mm and 20 mm nationwide. Areas with snow accumulation include:
- Gangwon Mountains: Over 15 cm
- Northwestern Gyeonggi: 2 to 7 cm
- Seoul and Eastern North Jeolla: 1 to 3 cm
Severe Weather Alerts
The Gangwon region has issued heavy snowfall warnings, particularly for inland areas. Reports indicate that snowfall rates could reach 1 to 5 cm per hour overnight.
Strong winds are also anticipated, with gusts reaching up to 55 km/h expected nationwide between tomorrow afternoon and the day after.
Temperature Drops Ahead
As a cold front moves in, temperatures will significantly decrease. Tomorrow’s daytime high in Seoul is forecasted to be around 6 degrees Celsius, which is approximately 7 degrees lower than today. Saturday morning temperatures are projected to dip below freezing, affecting several areas.
- Seoul: 1°C in the morning
- Cheongju and Chuncheon: 7°C in the afternoon
- Gwangju: 3°C in the morning
- Andong: 4°C in the morning
- Busan: 13°C in the afternoon
Weekend Outlook
The weekend is expected to bring clearer skies, offering some respite from the current weather patterns.
