Mon Feb 23 11:30:00 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Nationwide Rain and Snow Alert Issued, Icy Conditions Expected

The Story:

A nationwide weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, January 24th, predicting rain and snow across most of South Korea, starting in Jeju. The Korea Meteorological Administration warns of potentially hazardous “freezing rain” in inland areas, which could lead to icy roads and dangerous travel conditions. The advisory covers various regions with varying levels of precipitation and snowfall expected to continue through January 25th in some areas. Strong winds are also anticipated in the southern regions and Jeju Island, along with rough seas.

Key Points:

  • Nationwide rain and snow expected, starting January 24th.
  • “Freezing rain” is a major concern in inland areas, potentially causing icy roads.
  • Precipitation will continue through January 25th in some regions.
  • Expected rainfall: Jeju (20-80mm), Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam (10-40mm), Gwangju, Jeonnam, Daegu, Gyeongbuk (5-30mm), Jeonbuk (5-20mm), Chungcheong, Gyeongbuk (central & northern) (5-10mm). Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi (northern) (under 1mm).
  • Expected snowfall: Gyeongbuk (southwestern inland) & Gyeongnam (western inland) (3-8cm), Gangwon (southern mountainous), Chungbuk, Jeonbuk (eastern), Daegu, Gyeongbuk (1-5cm), Gangwon (some mountainous) & Jeonnam (Jirisan) (1-3cm).
  • Heavy snowfall (up to 1-3cm per hour) possible in Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam (western inland) on January 24th.
  • Morning temperatures: -6 to 5 degrees Celsius.
  • Afternoon temperatures: 3 to 10 degrees Celsius.
  • Strong winds expected in southern regions (up to 55 km/h, mountainous areas up to 70 km/h) and Jeju (up to 70 km/h, mountainous areas up to 90 km/h).
  • Rough seas and potential thunderstorms in Jeju.

Key Takeaways:

  • The primary concern is the potential for “freezing rain” to create hazardous driving conditions, particularly in inland areas.
  • Travelers should exercise extreme caution, especially during morning commutes.
  • The weather event is expected to impact a wide geographical area across South Korea.

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