Mild winter expected with sharp temperature swings

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This autumn has had an unusually warm number of days.

This winter is also expected to be generally mild, but a sudden cold wave is forecasted to cause significant fluctuations in temperature.

Meteorological specialist Kim Se-hyung reports.

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In a city park at the end of autumn.

Under the rather bare trees, fallen leaves are piled up.

Winter is just around the corner, but the citizens' clothing remains light, contrary to the season's pace.

[Hwang Ji-yeon/Dongjak-gu, Seoul: "I originally had a lot of padded jackets in my closet, but now it's slightly pushed aside. Since about 2-3 days ago, the weather has suddenly warmed up, giving a feeling that it's almost spring..."]

Following an unusually warm autumn, this winter's temperatures are also expected to be similar to or higher than average.

The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that temperatures in December and January will be similar to the average, while February of next year is likely to be warmer than usual.

This is because the sea surface temperatures in the northwestern Pacific and the Indian Ocean are maintaining higher than average levels, allowing warm southern winds to frequently blow towards the Korean Peninsula.

However, if we look closely at the daily temperatures from December to January, they are expected to fluctuate greatly like a roller coaster.

[Jo Kyung-sook/Head of Climate Prediction Division, Korea Meteorological Administration: "Currently, there is less sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, which can lead to the influx of cold air into our country. Therefore, while we may experience mild weather, there could also be strong cold waves..."]

Next Wednesday, cold wind is expected to cause a significant drop in temperature, with the first snow forecasted in various inland areas.

The Korea Meteorological Administration anticipates that this winter will frequently be influenced by high pressure, with precipitation expected to be similar to or generally lower than average.

This is KBS News, Kim Se-hyun.