Seorak Mountain and Sea of Clouds Create Breathtaking Scene in Gangwon Province
National Foundation Day Sees Drop in Morning Temperatures
On the morning of October 2nd, an awe-inspiring sight unfolded at the peak of Seorak Mabo-gil, one of the picturesque mil-ri roads in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do. The convergence of the sea of clouds with the foothills of Seorak Mountain resulted in a magnificent spectacle that left visitors in awe.
Cold Weather Predicted as Holiday Comes to an End
As the holiday came to a close on October 3rd, the morning temperatures dropped to around 10 degrees Celsius in the inland areas, causing the perceived temperature to decrease further and indicating the arrival of colder weather.
Regions to Expect Rainfall
Rainfall is expected in various regions throughout the day. Jeju Island and the Jeonnam area are likely to experience rain in the morning, followed by the Gyeongnam area later in the day. Occasional showers may continue until the late afternoon, with precipitation amounts estimated to be around 5 mm.
Localized Rainfall in Southern Regions
In the southern regions of Jeollabuk-do and Gyeongbuk, there is a possibility of sporadic rainfall with amounts less than 0.1 mm in the afternoon.
Morning Temperatures Across the Country
At 5 am on October 3rd, the temperature in various cities was recorded as follows:
- Seoul: 14.6°C
- Incheon: 16.4°C
- Suwon: 14.4°C
- Wonju: 11.2°C
- Chuncheon: 10.8°C
- Gangneung: 15.0°C
- Cheongju: 13.5°C
- Daejeon: 11.3°C
- Jeonju: 13.9°C
- Gwangju: 15.3°C
- Jeju: 20.8°C
- Daegu: 11.9°C
- Busan: 18.1°C
- Ulsan: 15.3°C
- Changwon: 16.2°C
Temperature Outlook
The maximum temperature during the day is expected to range between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius.
Significant Temperature Difference Between Day and Night
As the seasons transition, there will be a notable temperature difference of 10 to 15 degrees Celsius between daytime and nighttime in most areas of the country. It is advised to take extra care of your health during this period.
Cold Morning Temperatures in Certain Regions
In the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, central inland regions, eastern Jeonbuk, and inland Gyeongbuk, the morning temperatures will hover around 10 degrees Celsius. Additionally, moderately strong winds will further decrease the perceived temperature, making it feel even colder.
Favorable Fine Dust Levels Nationwide
Smooth diffusion in the air will result in ‘good’ fine dust levels across the country.
Intermittent Fog in Gangwon and Gyeongbuk
Until the morning, visibility of less than 1 km is expected due to fog primarily in the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon and Gyeongbuk.
Sea Wave Heights
Wave heights of 0.5 to 1.0 meters are projected in the East Sea and South Sea, while the West Sea is expected to see wave heights of 0.5 meters.
Wave heights in the deep inland sea, which pertains to the sea within approximately 200 km of the coast, are anticipated to reach 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East and West Seas, and 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the South Sea.
▲ On the morning of the 2nd, the sea of clouds and the foot of Seorak Mountain come together to form a spectacular scene under the peak of Seorak Mabo-gil, one of the mil-ri roads in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do.[인제군 제공]
On the 3rd, which is National Foundation Day and the last day of the holiday, the morning temperature dropped to around 10 degrees mainly in the inland area, lowering the perceived temperature and predicting cold weather.
It will start to rain in Jeju Island and the Jeonnam area in the morning, and in the Gyeongnam area during the day, and there may be occasional rain until the end of the afternoon. Precipitation is expected to be around 5 mm.
In the afternoon, raindrops less than 0.1 mm may fall in the southern regions of Jeollabuk-do and Gyeongbuk.
The temperature in large areas at 5 am on this day was 14.6 degrees in Seoul, 16.4 degrees in Incheon, 14.4 degrees in Suwon, 11.2 degrees in Wonju, 10.8 degrees in Chuncheon, 15.0 degrees in Gangneung, 13.5 degrees in Cheongju, 11.3 degrees in Daejeon, 13.9 degrees in Jeonju, 15.3 degrees in Gwangju, and Jeju It is 20.8 degrees, Daegu 11.9 degrees, Busan 18.1 degrees, Ulsan 15.3 degrees, and Changwon 16.2 degrees.
It was predicted that the maximum temperature during the day would be between 20 and 24 degrees.
For now, the temperature difference between day and night will be as great as 10 to 15 degrees in most areas of the country, so be careful when managing your health during the change of seasons.
In the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, central inland, eastern Jeonbuk, and inland Gyeongbuk, the morning temperature will be around 10 degrees and the wind will be slightly strong, so the perceived temperature will be even lower and cold.
The concentration of fine dust will be at a ‘good’ level throughout the country due to smooth diffusion in the air.
Until the morning, there will be fog with visibility of less than 1 km, mainly in the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon and Gyeongbuk.
Sea waves will rise to 0.5 to 1.0 m in the East Sea and South Sea, and 0.5 m in the West Sea.
Wave heights of the deep inland sea (the sea within about 200 km of the coast) are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 m in the East and West Seas, and 0.5 to 2.0 m in the South Sea.
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