Seoul hit by heaviest November snowfall on record

South Korea's capital was blanketed on Nov 27 by the heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago, the weather agency said.

SEOUL -

The Korea Meteorological Administration said 16.5cm of snow fell by 7am local time, compared with Seoul's previous record of 12.4cm on Nov 28, 1972.

Coincidentally being the first snow of the season in Seoul, it is the highest figure in November since the agency set up nationwide observation posts in 1907.

A heavy snow warning urged residents to "refrain from operating vehicles and engaging in outdoor activities" and to "beware of falling trees".

Such warnings are issued when snowfall accumulates to 20cm or more within 24 hours.