[Today’s Weather] Mostly 'Clear' Nationwide... Large Temperature Differences, Be Careful

As the weather continues to be fully spring-like, on the 30th, citizens visiting Yeouido Yunjung-ro in Seoul, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, are strolling along the cherry blossom path, enjoying the atmosphere of spring. The pedestrian walkway on Yunjung-ro will be closed to vehicles from April 1 to 11, and pedestrian access will be restricted from April 2 to 10. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] On Friday the 3rd, the entire country is expected to be mostly clear and mild, with a large temperature difference between day and night.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the country will be mostly clear due to the influence of high pressure located near the Shandong Peninsula in China, but there will be many clouds in the southern coast and Jeju Island during the morning.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 4°C △Daejeon 3°C △Daegu 6°C △Busan 9°C △Jeonju 4°C △Gwangju 5°C △Chuncheon 1°C △Gangneung 8°C △Jeju 10°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 9°C.

The daytime high temperatures are forecasted to be △Seoul 17°C △Daejeon 19°C △Daegu 20°C △Busan 18°C △Jeonju 17°C △Gwangju 18°C △Chuncheon 18°C △Gangneung 19°C △Jeju 15°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 16°C.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, fine dust levels will be 'bad' in northern Gyeonggi Province and 'moderate' in other regions.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "The temperature difference will widen to more than 10 degrees mainly inland, and in some areas of northern Gyeonggi, Yeongseo region of Gangwon, and northern inland Gyeongbuk, morning temperatures will drop around 0 degrees, so please take care of your health."