[Weather] Dense Fog Before Dawn, Black Ice on Roads... Chilly Morning Temperatures

Morning lows of 1 to 2°C through Nov. 12

Dense fog will blanket most areas of Gwangju and Jeollanam-do from the early hours of Nov. 11, and black ice is expected to form on roads.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on Nov. 10, many areas of Gwangju and Jeollanam-do will see dense fog with visibility below 1 km from the early hours through the morning of Nov. 11.

Citizens hurry across Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 6th as chilly weather grips the country. Yonhap News Agency

Chilly mornings will continue for the time being. Through Nov. 12, morning temperatures are expected to be about 2 to 3°C below the seasonal average (lows of 4 to 10°C), while daytime temperatures will be similar to the seasonal average (highs of 16 to 18°C). As a result, the temperature difference between day and night will widen sharply to around 15°C.

On the morning of Nov. 11, the lows will range from 1 to 6°C and the highs from 16 to 18°C. On Nov. 12, lows will range from 2 to 6°C and highs from 16 to 18°C.

Skies will be mostly clear through tomorrow, Nov. 11, before becoming cloudier starting the following day, Nov. 12. 

A Korea Meteorological Administration official said, "Drivers traveling near rivers or lakes should take extra care to avoid skidding accidents caused by dense fog and black ice on the roads." The official added, "With the day-to-night temperature difference widening to around 15°C and frost and ice in the forecast, please take care of your health during the seasonal transition and protect crops from the cold."

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