Overview
- The Korea Meteorological Administration issued cold wave alerts nationwide and warnings for northern Gyeonggi and Gangwon, marking the first warnings this winter.
- Friday brought the season’s lowest readings, with Seoul at −11.8°C and wind chill near −20°C, while a Gangwon mountain site saw wind chill near −35°C.
- Daytime highs were forecast from −7°C to 4°C, including −4°C in Seoul and −5°C in Incheon, as the cold surge spread across the country.
- Snow bands targeted the west coast, Jeolla provinces, Jeju and Ulleung, with 1–5 cm typical, more than 10 cm locally, up to 15 cm on Mount Halla and 30 cm on Ulleung Island.
- Officials warned of hazardous travel and possible stranded vehicles, urging road checks, winter gear for drivers and caution for black ice as light precipitation freezes overnight.