[기상센터][날씨] On Christmas Eve continues the sun and bitter cold … Snow until morning on the west coast

Today, the day before Christmas, the bitter cold continues.

The west coast, where heavy snow has fallen, is expected to continue snowing into the morning.

Let’s find out more about the weather with spell caster Yu Da-hyun from the weather team.

Hello, the momentum of the arctic cold wave is great.

The temperature this morning in Seoul, how much did it drop?

[캐스터]

Yes, yesterday was the coldest day of the winter.

This morning was as cold as yesterday.

While a cold snap warning was issued in most provinces, the temperature this morning in Seoul fell to -13.4 degrees Celsius and the perceived temperature dropped to about -20 degrees below zero.

The coldest place in the country was Gangwon-do.

The temperature in Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, dropped to -23.9 degrees Celsius.

Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do fell to minus 19.8 degrees Celsius and Daegu also fell to -9.1 degrees.

Even during the day the freezing cold continues.

The daytime temperature in Seoul is -3 degrees Celsius, in Daejeon -1 degree Celsius, in the southern regions Daegu 3 degrees Celsius and Busan 6 degrees Celsius. The temperature will be 3 to 5 degrees higher than yesterday.

Today is the day before Christmas, so there must be some people staying out late.

Please take care of your health so as not to catch a cold by warming your body as much as possible with a thick pad, scarf, gloves or hat.

[앵커]

It snowed a lot on the west coast and Jeju Island, what is it like now?

[캐스터]

Yes, the West Coast and Jeju Island are literally filled with snow.

Notably, Honam experienced heavy snow for the first time in 17 years.

It’s still snowing.

The heavy snow warning issued in Honam has been lifted, but the heavy snow warnings continue in the Jeju Mountains and the heavy snow warnings in Jeju Island.

The snow continues until this morning.

More than 15 centimeters of snow will fall in many places in the Jeju mountains, 2 to 7 on the west coast of Honam and central Jeju Island, and an additional 1 to 5 centimeters in the western region of Jeonnam and the coast of Jeju. Jeju Island.

There is already a lot of snow, so there are concerns about damage to structures such as the collapse of the vinyl house.

In addition, there are also disruptions in the operation of passenger aircraft and ships, so please check the information on the operation in advance.

Seoul and other regions where it doesn’t snow today will be sunny.

However, the wind will blow very hard on the coast and Jeju Island well into the night.

Please be careful not to damage the structure.

[앵커]

Can we expect a white Christmas tomorrow, which is Christmas?

[캐스터]

Snow has fallen across the country, including Seoul, this week.

If this heavy snow had fallen tomorrow it would have been a white Christmas, but unfortunately it will be hard to expect a white Christmas tomorrow.

Tomorrow the whole country will be clear without a single cloud.

The cold will continue tomorrow.

The morning temperature in Seoul is minus 9 degrees and the daytime temperature is 0 degrees, which will be slightly higher than today, but still much lower than usual.

Due to the continuous cold spell, water pipes, meters and boilers are frozen and broken.

Please be careful not to damage it.

[앵커]

How long will the cold last?

[캐스터]

Yes, the cold spell will continue for a while.

It’s not the strongest cold spell below 10 degrees below zero, but it will still be much colder than usual.

There are no reports of rain or snow next week.

Shall we watch the detailed weather on the screen together?

Usually at this time of year the morning temperature in Seoul is minus 5 degrees and the daytime temperature is 2 degrees.

Temperatures will be lower than usual for the whole of next week.

Even during the day, there will be many days where the temperature will remain below freezing.

Prolonged cold significantly increased the risk of contracting colds.

Please continue to dress warmly and be sure to wear warming items such as scarves and gloves.

[앵커]

So far, we’ve been reviewing the weather forecast with caster Yu Da-hyun from the weather team.

YTN Yoo Dahyun (dianayoo@ytn.co.kr)

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