On November 27, 2024, Seoul was captivated by the heaviest November snowfall since records began, transforming the city into a winter wonderland. The first snow of the season caught many off guard, as residents had been enjoying unusually warm temperatures just days prior.
Record-Breaking Snowfall Transforming Seoul into a Winter Wonderland
Record-Breaking Snowfall Transforming Seoul into a Winter Wonderland
Seoul experiences its heaviest November snowfall on record, prompting mixed reactions from locals and visitors alike.
Christine Domingo, a tourist from Manila, expressed her surprise, planning to admire the fall foliage but instead being met with a snowy spectacle on the last day of her trip. “We got both,” she noted, relishing in the unique experience that allowed her to capture moments with family in front of a snowman.
The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that approximately 6.5 inches of snow blanketed the city by the morning, surpassing the previous November record of 4.9 inches set in 1972. Some areas received up to eight inches, compelling weather warnings across the capital.
As residents awoke to a winter landscape, a sense of awe intertwined with the challenges posed by the sudden storm. With memories of warm autumn days still fresh, the dramatic shift in weather has brought both joy and inconvenience, reminding all of the unpredictable nature of seasonal change in South Korea's vibrant capital.
The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that approximately 6.5 inches of snow blanketed the city by the morning, surpassing the previous November record of 4.9 inches set in 1972. Some areas received up to eight inches, compelling weather warnings across the capital.
As residents awoke to a winter landscape, a sense of awe intertwined with the challenges posed by the sudden storm. With memories of warm autumn days still fresh, the dramatic shift in weather has brought both joy and inconvenience, reminding all of the unpredictable nature of seasonal change in South Korea's vibrant capital.
