She was buried in . 16.5cm of snow fell this morning, breaking the previous record of 12.4cm set on November 28, 1972.
This is the heaviest snowfall on record in more than a century of records, the weather service said.
First Snow in Seoul ❄️🥶
— Nail (@riana_nailal13)
The authorities ask citizens to “avoid driving vehicles and participate in outdoor activities”, but also to “watch out for the possibility of falling trees”.
Roads were closed, flights were cancelled, power was cut
The snow that fell across South Korea resulted in several accidents, with cars sliding on the roads, but no one was injured.
Power outages affected more than 150 households around Seoul this morning due to falling trees.
Today’s Snowball Seoul.❄️🌨️☃️
☝️Be careful about safety, including slipping accidents!
🚨Seoul (excluding the southeastern region, effective 13:00)The road is slippery due to the snow that fell overnight. Please refrain from outdoor activities and driving your own vehicle, and pay special attention to pedestrian safety.
🔎Things to do in preparation for heavy snowfall… …
— Seoul Metropolitan Government (@seoulmania)
It’s snowing a lot in Seoul.
Drive safely on your way home from work and be careful not to catch a cold.
— TwittWhiz (@TwittWhiz)
Roads have been closed for cleaning, causing traffic jams, while 22 domestic flights have been canceled and others are expected to be delayed, the transport ministry said.
