On Monday, the 23rd, the weather will be generally clear nationwide, with chilly conditions expected to continue.

In Seoul at Sejong-ro intersection, citizens hurry to escape the cold. /Courtesy of Yonhap News

According to the Korea meteorological Administration on the 22nd, the morning low temperature on the 23rd is expected to be between -15 and 1 degree, while the high temperature during the day is forecasted to range from 3 to 10 degrees. The minimum temperature will be lower than the seasonal average (-8 to 2 degrees).

Looking at the morning low temperatures in major regions, it will be -6 degrees in Seoul, -5 degrees in Daejeon, -4 degrees in Incheon, -3 degrees in Daegu and Jeonju, -2 degrees in Gwangju, -1 degree in Gangneung and Ulsan, 0 degrees in Busan, and 5 degrees in Jeju. Paju and Cheorwon will be cold at -12 degrees and -15 degrees, respectively.

In the central inland areas and the western parts of North Jeolla and Gyeongsang provinces, there may be slippery spots due to frozen rain or snow. Many roads could have patches of black ice. Caution is advised while driving.

The weather is expected to be generally clear nationwide. However, there will be a lot of clouds in the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions, as well as in Jeju Island. In the western coast of South Chungcheong, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., there might be drizzle or light snowflakes falling in places, with less than 0.1 mm of precipitation or less than 0.1 cm of snow.

In Jeju Island, where a strong wind advisory is in effect, gusts with speeds of over 70 km/h (over 90 km/h in mountainous areas) are expected until dawn. On the east coast, swells could cause high waves to push onto the sandy beaches. Caution is needed to prevent safety accidents along the coast. The Korea meteorological Administration noted that strong winds may continue for some time, causing the perceived temperature to be even lower.