The weather in South Korea will be colder than usual at the end of February due to a cold, continental high pressure system.

The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that the mercury will dip as cold air pours in from the northwest. However, it said the temperature will return to its usual level from March.

The weather agency says the western coastal part of the nation will see frequent snow fall late this month, and in mid-March, the southern region is expected to get hit with more rain than usual.