As people returned to their daily routines today (September 28) following the holiday, the country experienced typical, pleasant autumn weather with mostly cloudy skies.
Tomorrow, South Korea will be under the edge of a high-pressure system located over the East Sea, resulting in generally clear skies nationwide. However, the eastern coastal regions will be cloudy, with rain driven by easterly winds.
The rain will begin in the Gangwon Yeongdong region early in the morning and expand to the eastern coast of Gyeongsangbuk-do, Busan, and Ulsan by the morning.
Precipitation is expected to be light, ranging between 5 to 20 mm.
Most of the rain will stop by the afternoon.
The day after tomorrow, autumn rain of 5 to 20 mm is forecasted for the central regions and Jeollabuk-do.
Meanwhile, news of this season's first autumn foliage arrived from Mount Seoraksan today.
First foliage refers to when about 20 percent of the entire mountain, starting from the peak, is colored with fall colors.
This year's foliage arrived four days earlier than last year.
The foliage is expected to reach its peak in about two weeks.
Tomorrow, skies will be mostly clear nationwide, excluding the east coast.
There will also be a significant temperature difference between day and night.
Looking at morning temperatures, Seoul will drop to 15°C (59°F), about 4 degrees lower than today, bringing a chilly feel typical for this time of year.
Daytime temperatures will rise to 26°C (79°F) in Seoul and 28°C (82°F) in Gwangju.
After the rain stops the day after tomorrow, temperatures will drop sharply on Thursday, the first day of October, turning the weather chilly.
You will need to take good care of your health amidst these drastic temperature changes.
(Weathercaster Nam Yu-jin)
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