In brief
The first major snowfall of the season has blanketed Seoul with 6.5 inches of snow, marking the heaviest November snowfall since 1907. While it grounded flights and created weather warnings, the wintery scenery brought joy to those enjoying the unexpected chill.
Seoul was caught off guard by its heaviest November snowfall on record, transforming the city into a winter wonderland on Wednesday. Just days earlier, residents had been basking in unusually warm weather, but the sudden shift to winter brought a whopping 6.5 inches of snow by morning. Visitors like Christine Domingo, 32, from Manila, were thrilled for an unexpected twist to their trip, excited to experience both fall foliage and winter vibes. “It’s a one of a kind experience,” she beamed, posing for pictures in front of a makeshift snowman with her family. The previous November snowfall record, set in 1972 at 4.9 inches, has now been eclipsed. The snow started falling around midnight and continued into the afternoon, leading to a heavy snow warning throughout the capital, as some areas saw up to eight inches! In a city where winter is often anticipated, this early holiday surprise has left many in Seoul excited and ready to embrace the snowy season ahead!
