Early winter cold is expected to return starting this weekend. In particular, Monday morning next week is expected to see the cold peak, so commuters should dress warmly.
The Korea meteorological Administration said at a regular forecast briefing on the 30th that although early winter cold set in early this week and temperatures recently returned to normal, from the afternoon of Nov. 1 a continental high-pressure system will cover the Korean Peninsula and very strong northwesterly winds will make it colder.
On Saturday, Nov. 1, the morning low will be around 10 degrees (Seoul), similar to the average, but temperatures will begin to drop sharply from the afternoon. In particular, as strong winds blow across most regions nationwide on Nov. 1-2, the wind chill will be 3-5 degrees lower than the actual temperature. Instantaneous wind speeds in most regions are forecast to be around 15 meters per second (about 55 kph), reaching 20 meters per second (about 70 kph) in mountainous areas.
On Sunday, Nov. 2, Seoul's morning low is forecast at 7 degrees, with a high around 10 degrees. On Monday, Nov. 3, the cold will peak as radiational cooling adds on. That day, Seoul's morning low is expected to be around 2 degrees, with a high around 14 degrees.
An official at the Korea meteorological Administration said the intensity of the cold is similar to last week's cold and noted that with daily temperature ranges exceeding 10 degrees during this period, people should take care of their health. However, after Tuesday, Nov. 4, temperatures will gradually rise and milder weather will return.
There is also rain in the forecast for the weekend. From the night of the 31st to the morning of Nov. 1, about 5 millimeters of rain will fall in the central region and Jeolla region. Some inland areas of Gyeongsang may also see a few raindrops. Along the west coast, gusts and thunder and lightning may accompany the rain. On Wednesday morning next week, Nov. 5, Jeju Island is forecast to see temporary rain.