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Snow Much Fun! Seoul's Record November Snowfall Causes Chaos and Cheer!

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Seoul is experiencing its heaviest November snowfall ever, causing traffic woes and a winter wonderland for tourists!

In an extraordinary weather event, the South Korean capital, Seoul, has been blanketed by its heaviest November snowfall on record since weather observations began over a century ago. The stunning snowstorm has transformed the city into a glistening winter wonderland, drawing the delight of children, dogs, and tourists alike. However, the festive white blanket has not come without its challenges, as traffic has been snarled, power outages reported, and hundreds of flights grounded across the region. It appears that winter has arrived with a bang!

The snowstorm isn't just a beautiful sight; it has led to serious disruptions. As the city struggles to keep up with the demands of clearing the roads, residents faced gridlock and operational hiccups. With at least one reported fatality due to the weather, authorities are urging caution as heavy snowfall warnings continue to loom. Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration has extended heavy snowfall advisories to other areas across the country, particularly in the southwestern Gangwon region and southern Gyeonggi part of the province.

Despite the chaos, the snow has brightened the spirits of many. Social media is flooded with cheerful posts displaying people frolicking in the snow, building snowmen, and sharing their love for snowball fights. Everyone is eager to dive into the wintry fun while enjoying a hot cup of cocoa from nearby cafes. It’s safe to say that this snowy spectacle is a mixed bag of adventure for locals and a photographer's paradise for visitors seeking to capture the magic of the season.

As winter festivities kick off, interestingly, Seoul recorded just a dusting of snowfall in previous years, which made this massive snowfall all the more surprising. It serves as a reminder of how climate change can influence weather patterns and create extreme conditions. Did you know that the heaviest snowfall ever recorded in Seoul was in 1937, with an astounding 70 centimeters? Here’s hoping this snowy adventure brings joy and safety to all as citizens navigate through winter wonderland!

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South Korean capital Seoul hit by record November snowfall (Aljazeera.com)

Seoul is blanketed in snow, the bad weather snarling traffic, knocking out power and grounding hundreds of flights.

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South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall: Weather ... (The Straits Times)

It was also the first snow of the season in Seoul. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Seoul slows down under blanket of heaviest November snow in 100 ... (The Guardian)

South Korea's capital has been blanketed by what the weather agency said was the heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago.

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Seoul blanketed by heaviest November snow on record (BBC News)

At least one person is reported to have died as a result of the weather, which has also grounded flights.

Adverse winter weather forecast across much of South Korea ... (Crisis24)

As of Nov. 27, the Korea Meteorological Administration has issued heavy snowfall warnings across southwestern Gangwon, southern Gyeonggi, and far northwestern ...

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Record Snowfall Hurls Seoul Into Winter (The New York Times)

The heaviest November snowstorm on record in the South Korean capital was a nuisance to commuters, and a delight to tourists, children and dogs.

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South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall, grounding ... (CNA)

More than 200 flights were cancelled or delayed, most of them domestic as airports across the country experienced severe weather conditions, which also included ...

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Seoul coated in snow during heaviest November storm in South ... (ABC News)

Up to 26 centimetres of snow fell over northern parts of the South Korean capital, as hundreds of flights were cancelled and homes in multiple areas left ...

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Four killed and flights cancelled as heavy snowfall blankets Seoul (The Guardian)

South Korea's capital has been hit by some of the heaviest snowfall in a century, with dangerous conditions wreaking havoc on transport.

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At least three dead as South Korea battles heavy snow (Aljazeera.com)

Record snowfall in and around Seoul creates travel headache, with flights and ferries cancelled.

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South Korea battles second day of heavy snow; at least four dead (CNA)

SEOUL: South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday (Nov 28), with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at ...

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Delight and disruption as record November snowfall hits Seoul (CNN)

Seoul residents awoke to a gleaming world of white this week, as record snowfall caused both disruption and delight across the South Korean capital.

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