On Wednesday, January 11, South Korea is expected to experience mostly cloudy weather with periods of snow and rain, particularly in certain regions, leading to poor air quality due to fine dust levels being classified as 'bad'.
On January 11, 2023, South Korea will experience a mostly cloudy day with some periods of snow and rain, especially in Jeju and parts of Gangwon, Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, and Jeolla provinces. The expected snowfall will not be significant, with only about 1 cm of snow and around 1 mm of rain in affected areas, tapering off by the afternoon. The daytime temperatures are forecasted to be milder than the seasonal averages, ranging from -4 to 3 degrees Celsius in the morning and 4 to 12 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.
The Korea Meteorological Administration has warned that despite the mild temperatures, fine dust levels are predicted to reach 'bad' levels in most parts of the country due to the accumulation of domestic pollutants and the inflow of foreign fine dust. Urban areas, especially in the capital region, Chungcheong, Gwangju, and Jeolla provinces, are expected to experience sustained high concentrations of particles throughout the day. The air quality will deteriorate in regions such as Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam by evening, necessitating precautions for respiratory health.
In addition to the air quality concerns, warnings of very dry conditions have been issued for the East Coast and parts of Gyeongsang due to a dry weather alert. Strong winds are also expected in areas such as the East Coast and Jeju, with gusts around 55 km/h, raising concerns for fire prevention. Overall, residents are advised to take caution regarding air quality and dry weather conditions.
