[Tomorrow's Weather] Morning Temperatures Drop Below Freezing... Fine Dust Levels Good

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] Tomorrow, Saturday the 4th, morning temperatures are expected to drop below freezing.

On the 1st, as the morning temperature in Seoul dropped to minus 3 degrees Celsius, signaling a winter cold wave, office workers near the Sejongno intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul, are heading to work wearing thick coats. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 3rd, the lowest morning temperature on Saturday the 4th is expected to be between -8 and 4 degrees Celsius. Sunday the 5th is also forecasted to be between -7 and 5 degrees. On the morning of the 3rd, the lowest temperature recorded was between -1 and 7.7 degrees.

The expected lowest morning temperatures on the 4th for major cities are Seoul -3°C, Chuncheon -6°C, Daejeon -2°C, Gwangju 1°C, Daegu -1°C, Busan 1°C, and Jeju 7°C.

Although it will be cold in the morning, temperatures will rise significantly during the day, with the highest temperatures on the 4th expected to be between 5 and 11 degrees, and on the 5th between 7 and 14 degrees Celsius.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "The daily temperature difference this weekend will reach 10 to 15 degrees, so please take care of your health."

On the 4th, the whole country will be mostly clear, but Chungnam region, Jeolla region, and Jeju Island will have many clouds that will gradually clear from the afternoon. Exceptionally, the southern Chungnam west coast and Jeolla west coast may experience occasional rain or snow between midnight and 9 a.m. on the 4th. Jeju Island may also see occasional rain in the morning of the 4th.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts clear skies nationwide on the 5th.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, fine dust levels nationwide this weekend are expected to be 'good' or 'moderate,' indicating favorable air quality.