The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted on the 23rd that heavy snow will fall nationwide during the Lunar New Year holiday. There is a possibility of a heavy snow warning for the central and southern regions. As cold air moves down from the northwest of the Korean Peninsula, road icing may occur, so travelers should pay attention to traffic safety.
The Korean Peninsula will experience rain and snow on the 24th and 25th due to easterly winds. Other regions will remain clear until the 26th due to the influence of high pressure. After the 27th, a low pressure system will develop near the Shandong Peninsula in China, creating cloud bands as cold and dry northwesterly winds meet warm and humid southwesterly winds.
Snow and rain will begin on the 27th from the west, expanding to the eastern and central regions of Gangwon on the 28th, and to Chungcheong, Honam, and Jeju on the 29th. At this time, the cold air passing over the warm waters of the Yellow Sea will cause the cloud bands to develop particularly strongly due to the temperature difference between the sea and the atmosphere.
From the temporary holiday from the 27th to the 29th, the morning low temperatures are forecasted to be between minus 9 degrees and plus 5 degrees, while the daytime highs are expected to range from minus 1 degree to plus 10 degrees. As cold and dry air settles, strong winds will blow and ocean waves will be high, so travelers should check navigation information before using ferry services during the Lunar New Year holiday.