Clear Skies Expected Nationwide on National Foundation Day, Morning Chill Forecasted

On Saturday, October 3, which marks National Foundation Day, cold air from the north will lead to a significant drop in morning temperatures. The weather will generally be clear before gradually becoming overcast.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, morning temperatures on the 3rd are expected to fall below 10 degrees Celsius in most regions across the country. In the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province and the northeastern part of North Gyeongsang Province, temperatures may drop below 5 degrees.

Daytime temperatures are forecasted to exceed 20 degrees, resulting in a significant temperature difference between day and night. Morning lows are expected to range from 5 to 16 degrees, while daytime highs will be between 21 and 24 degrees. Some areas may experience a temperature difference of around 15 degrees between day and night, necessitating attention to health management.

With the arrival of colder weather, frost may occur in some regions, and there is a possibility of ice forming in certain areas. Frost is likely in the northeastern part of Gyeonggi Province, the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, and the northeastern part of North Gyeongsang Province, while ice may form in the mountainous areas of Gangwon. Farmers should be cautious of potential crop damage due to rapid temperature changes.

Sea conditions are expected to have wave heights of 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea and South Sea, and around 0.5 meters in the West Sea. In the outer seas, wave heights are forecasted to be 0.5 to 2.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the West Sea, and 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the South Sea.