Seoul: South Korea is bracing for a cold snap on Saturday, with temperatures plunging across the nation and snow predicted in several southern cities. The day is expected to be notably cold, with Seoul experiencing a high of -2°C and a low of -11°C, under sunny skies.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities indicates varying conditions across the country. Incheon and Suwon will also see sunny skies, with temperatures ranging from -2°C to -9°C. Meanwhile, Cheongju will experience a high of 0°C and a low of -7°C, accompanied by sunny weather.

Daejeon is forecasted to have cloudy conditions with a 20% chance of rain, and temperatures between 1°C and -7°C. Chuncheon will be one of the coldest spots, with cloudy weather and temperatures dropping to -13°C. In contrast, Gangneung will remain sunny with a high of 1°C.

In the southern regions, Jeonju and Gwangju are expected to see snow, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Jeonju will have temperatures between 2°C and -5°C, while Gwangju will range from 3°C to -3°C. Jeju will be cloudy with a slight chance of rain, while temperatures will be milder, ranging from 8°C to 5°C.

Further south, Daegu will experience snow with temperatures from 3°C to -5°C. Busan will remain sunny, with a high of 5°C and a low of -1°C. The varied weather conditions highlight the diverse climatic patterns across South Korea during this cold period.