Seoul Braces for Early Winter Chill at 5°C (41°F) as Cold Wave Advisories Issued Nationwide

[Anchor]

Cold wave advisories have been issued across most parts of the country for this morning's commute on the 22nd. Let's connect with our weathercaster stationed in Yeouido to find out more.

Weathercaster Park Se-rim, it certainly feels much colder. Could you give us the details on the weather?

[Weathercaster]

The air is definitely different from yesterday.

As you can see, I've come out wearing a turtleneck and a winter coat.

While the strong winds from yesterday have calmed down a bit, the air is so cold that you can feel your body heat draining away just by standing here.

You will need to pay special attention to staying warm with a thick outer layer during your commute this morning.

Strong cold air rushing in from the north has prompted cold wave advisories across many inland areas.

Except for the mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, these are the first cold wave advisories of this autumn.

Currently, Daegwallyeong, Jecheon, and Bonghwa are recording sub-zero temperatures.

Seoul is also seeing temperatures at 5.5°C (42°F), with most regions experiencing drops of 5°C to as much as 10°C compared to yesterday morning.

As a result, inland areas may see frost or frozen water, so caution is required for crop management.

Looking at today's daytime highs, Seoul will reach 16°C (61°F) and Daejeon 17°C (63°F), staying 1°C to 6°C below average.

Skies nationwide will be clear and crisp today.

This brief cold snap will last through today and tomorrow, with temperatures returning to seasonal averages by the latter half of the week.

Rain is forecasted for the southern regions tomorrow and the day after, and for Chungcheong and southern regions as well as Gangwon Yeongdong on Sunday and Monday.

(Weathercaster Park Se-rim)
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