The purpose of this study is to uncover the characteristics of spatio-temporal patterns and synoptic climatic patterns of thermodynamic föhn phenomenon accompanying orographic precipitation across Mt. Halla for the recent several decades. Analyses of surface observational data reveal that thermodynamic föhn days occur mainly between mid-spring and early summer (April-June) particularly in the form of North warm-South wet type across Mt. Halla due to the accelerated moisture advection around a migratory low pressure. In extreme cases of thermodynamic föhn across Mt. Halla, more than 6.0°C of daily mean temperature difference between windward and leeward sides is observed though its spatial patterns vary seasonally. Composite maps of upper synoptic climatic variables for multiple strong föhn days show that the relative position and intensity of a migratory low or high pressure anomaly cores as well as of semi-stationary fronts and air masses affect the seasonal spatial patterns and severity magnitudes of thermodynamic föhn around Mt. Halla. These results provide a scientific basis for developing a proactive föhn prediction system to reduce potential damages of föhn phenomenon to local economic activities in Jeju Island.

• 최광용(제주대학교 지리교육전공) | Gwangyong Choi