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First autumn ice observed in Jeonju as cold weather reaches South Korea
Ice appeared in Jeonju on Nov.
7, the first time it has been observed there this autumn.
Jeonju is in South Korea’s North Jeolla region, where cold air moving down from the northwest brought freezing morning temperatures to much of the area.
The observation came one day earlier than the usual date and three days later than last year’s.
The cold arrived on Ip-dong, a traditional marker of the start of winter in Korea.
Daytime highs in the region are forecast to reach only 9 to 13 degrees Celsius, below the usual range.
Cold weather is expected through Nov.
8, with large differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures.
Farmers are being urged to protect crops because ice or frost may form inland.
The first autumn ice of the year was observed in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on Nov. 7.
The observation was one day earlier than the average date and three days later than last year.
Cold air moving south from the northwest brought below-freezing morning temperatures to much of North Jeolla Province.
Daytime highs in the province were expected to reach 9 to 13 degrees Celsius, below average.
Ice or frost was expected in inland areas through the following day, and officials urged care with crops.
- Who
- Not stated.
- What
- The first autumn ice of the year was observed in Jeonju.
- When
- Nov. 7, 2026, the start of winter on the traditional calendar.
- Where
- Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, South Korea.
- Why
- Cold air moved south from the northwest, bringing colder conditions.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The first autumn ice of the year was observed in Jeonju, one day earlier than the average date.
Inland areas were expected to remain colder than average, with ice or frost possible.
- First autumn ice
- Observed in Jeonju on Nov. 7, 2026
- Average date
- Nov. 8
- Last year's date
- Nov. 3
- Jeonju morning low
- 1.5 degrees Celsius
- Expected daytime highs
- 9 to 13 degrees Celsius
What people are saying
Ice or frost may form in inland areas through tomorrow, so please take care of crops