A remarkable 6.5 inches of snow creates winter wonderland amidst unseasonably warm temperatures in Seoul.
**Seoul Blanketed by Historic November Snowstorm**
**Seoul Blanketed by Historic November Snowstorm**
Severe weather hits South Korea, bringing record snowfall and disrupting travel plans in the capital.
As Seoul awoke to a winter marvel, a record-breaking snowfall brought an abrupt end to mild autumn days. On November 27, 2024, the capital was coated with 6.5 inches of snow, marking the heaviest November snowfall since records began in 1907. Just days before, tourists and locals had enjoyed uncharacteristically warm weather, making the sudden shift especially striking.
Christine Domingo, a traveler from Manila, expressed her astonishment upon experiencing snow on her last day in the city. "We got both," she remarked joyfully, capturing memories with her family in front of a makeshift snowman near Namsan Mountain. The atmosphere was festive as children and pets reveled in the wintry delight.
The snowfall commenced shortly after midnight, leading to hazardous travel conditions as a heavy snow warning was issued. In parts of the city, accumulations reached eight inches, significantly exceeding the previous November record of 4.9 inches set in 1972. The Korea Meteorological Administration confirmed that this unexpected deluge tied into a broader trend of erratic weather patterns, highlighting the ongoing impacts of climate change.
As the city adapts to these sudden shifts in weather, residents are reflecting on their experiences in the enchanted winter landscape, emphasizing the beauty and unpredictability of nature in the age of climate awareness.
Christine Domingo, a traveler from Manila, expressed her astonishment upon experiencing snow on her last day in the city. "We got both," she remarked joyfully, capturing memories with her family in front of a makeshift snowman near Namsan Mountain. The atmosphere was festive as children and pets reveled in the wintry delight.
The snowfall commenced shortly after midnight, leading to hazardous travel conditions as a heavy snow warning was issued. In parts of the city, accumulations reached eight inches, significantly exceeding the previous November record of 4.9 inches set in 1972. The Korea Meteorological Administration confirmed that this unexpected deluge tied into a broader trend of erratic weather patterns, highlighting the ongoing impacts of climate change.
As the city adapts to these sudden shifts in weather, residents are reflecting on their experiences in the enchanted winter landscape, emphasizing the beauty and unpredictability of nature in the age of climate awareness.
