In the middle of spring, the Sanghadae Peak, which bloomed on the highland of Hallasan Mountain, created a superb winter mood.

According to the Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 23rd, in the morning, high altitudes of more than 1,000 m above sea level, when the lowest temperature fell below zero, white branches bloomed on each branch.

Sangdaedae is a phenomenon that occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere adheres to a cold object when the temperature drops below subzero, also called 'tree frost'.

The minimum temperature for each branch is 1.4 degrees below freezing in Eorimok, 2.7 degrees below freezing in Yeongsil, 5.2 degrees below freezing in azalea fields, and 6.5 degrees below freezing.

In addition, on the morning of the morning, the mountain climbers enjoyed a spectacular winter view by blowing snow and snow.

The Korea Meteorological Administration explained that the cold air in the northwest descended due to the cold continental high pressure extending in the vicinity of Shandong Peninsula, China, and that the temperature dropped below zero in the high mountains.

Earlier, the Jeju Regional Meteorological Agency issued a heavy snow warning on the mountainous area of ​​Jeju Island on the 11th of this month.

This attracted attention as the first snowfall issue was issued in April for 26 years since 1994 when the Jeju Agency operated the snowfall issue on its own.

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