We’re expecting a lot of rain and snow this weekend, followed by a sub-zero cold snap. Especially on the 16th, the roads are likely to be slippery due to cold air moving in after a large snowfall.
Snow Forecast
This weekend saw snow and rain across the country, followed by large amounts of precipitation on the 16th. Snow is expected to be particularly heavy in the west on the 16th, as a rain cloud system caused by the oceanic pressure difference (the difference between sea level and atmospheric temperature) moves in from the west.
16-day forecast precipitation
- Seoul, Gangwon, East Coast, Gyeonggi 5 mm
- Gangwon Inland, Chungcheong Province, Jeolla Province 5~10㎜
- Jeju Island 5~20㎜
16-day snowfall forecast
- 1 to 5 cm in the Seoul metropolitan area
- 3~10㎝ in Gangwon Province
- Chungcheong Province 2~8 cm
- Jeollanam-do 5~15㎝
- Current account 1~5㎝
- Jeju Island 10~20 cm
Cold Weather Advisories
Temperatures are expected to drop sharply beginning in the afternoon of the 16th, leading to wind chill advisories in the west on the 16th and across much of the country on the 17th. It’s warm and then suddenly cold and you need to take care of yourself.
16-day forecast temperature
- Morning lows: -4 to 6 degrees.
- Maximum daytime temperature: -3 to 7 degrees.
17-day forecast temperature
- Morning low: -17 to -3 degrees.
- Maximum daytime temperature: -8 to 3 degrees.
What to Expect This Weekend
The National Weather Service warns drivers to take care this weekend to avoid accidents due to icy roads or damage from freezing rain. Many places, especially inland mountains, have the potential to accumulate more than 10 centimeters of snow.
Areas expected to experience heavy snowfall
- Northern Gangwon Mountainous Areas
- Sejong-Chungnam Northern Inland
- Western Jeonnam
- Sanji, Jeju Island
Next week’s weather forecast
Freezing weather is expected to continue into next week. During the mid-term forecast period, from the 18th through the 25th, temperatures are expected to be up to 9 degrees below normal, with morning lows of -16 to -1 degrees and daytime highs of -6 to 9 degrees.
Projected precipitation and snowfall areas for next week
- Jeju Region
- Jeon Jeokwon
Wrapping Up
This weekend and next week, we’re expecting a change in weather with rain, snow, and cold snaps, so be prepared. In particular, it’s essential to take the necessary steps to prevent traffic accidents caused by slippery roads and damage caused by freezing temperatures. You should also be mindful of your health.
