Morning Lows Drop to -12°C, Wind Chill Plunges Amid Strong Gusts

Friday will see morning temperatures drop back below freezing as cold air moves down from the north overnight.

Central regions and Jeolla Province will experience sharp temperature drops of 5 to 10 degrees compared to the previous day, bringing very cold conditions.

Morning lows are forecast at -12°C to 2°C, with afternoon highs of -5°C to 9°C.

On Saturday, temperatures will fall further, with morning lows expected to reach as low as -17°C.

Strong winds across most of the country will push wind chill temperatures well below actual readings.

Skies will be mostly cloudy, with rain or snow beginning in Jeju Island from the evening.

Accumulated snowfall through Saturday is expected to reach 5 to 10 centimeters in Jeju's mountainous areas.

The air remains dry, particularly along the East Coast, requiring special caution against wildfires and fire hazards.

From the evening onward, rising waves will also pose risks, with warnings issued for high seas.

Wave heights are forecast at 0.5 to 3.5 meters in the East Sea, 1.0 to 3.5 meters in the West Sea, and 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the South Sea for nearshore waters.

Offshore waters within approximately 200 kilometers of the coastline are expected to see waves of 1.0 to 4.0 meters in the East and West Seas, and 1.0 to 3.5 meters in the South Sea.