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Canada: Heavy Snow Causes Widespread Disruptions in Southern Ontario

Heavy snow hit southern Ontario on Thursday, disrupting schools, transportation and travel across the region. Environment Canada said parts of the Greater Toronto Area could see up to 40 centimeters of snow, prompting school closures, widespread road accidents and highway shutdowns. Police reported hundreds of collisions, while major transit delays and flight cancellations were reported at Toronto Pearson Airport as the storm caused hazardous conditions throughout the day.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 7

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 6

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 5

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Li Ziyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Chen Ze'an/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts Snow Squall Warning in Southern Ontario

A powerful snow squall warning is in effect across Ontario as a high-impact event moves in on Thursday, November 27. Environment Canada expects dangerous conditions, treacherous roads, near-zero visibility, and 30 to 50 centimeters of snow through Saturday, November 29.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place 2

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 3

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

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Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 2

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

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Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

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Small drone to investigate interior of Fukushima plant reactor

Photo taken in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 1, 2025, shows a very small drone to be used to investigate the interior of the No. 3 reactor containment vessel at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The drone -- 13 centimeters by 12 CM -- weighing 95 grams was unveiled to the media the same day before its likely use from November.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 6

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 5

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 4

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 3

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 2

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding In Bekasi

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall. As of Tuesday morning, water levels had risen to 350 centimeters. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities have urged residents to stay alert for the possibility of further rising water.

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Mt. Fuji height increased after survey

Photo taken in November 2024 from Fujiyoshida in central Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain. The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan said in December 2024 that it has increased the listed height of Mt. Fuji to 3,775 meters, 56 centimeters, taller by 5 centimeters than previously measured, following a satellite survey.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 5

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 6

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 7

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 4

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. In Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, the amount of snow that fell over a 24-hour period until 3 a.m. reached 57 centimeters, marking the highest recorded snowfall for February in history.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 2

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 3

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Emajõgi River's rising water levels

14.01.2025, Tartu. According to the Environment Agency, the Emajõgi River's water levels have been rising an average of one centimeter per hour due to the accumulation of blocks of ice, or ice jams. In other words, the water level has risen by around 70 centimeters in the last week. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Emajõgi River's rising water levels

14.01.2025, Tartu. According to the Environment Agency, the Emajõgi River's water levels have been rising an average of one centimeter per hour due to the accumulation of blocks of ice, or ice jams. In other words, the water level has risen by around 70 centimeters in the last week. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Emajõgi River's rising water levels

14.01.2025, Tartu. According to the Environment Agency, the Emajõgi River's water levels have been rising an average of one centimeter per hour due to the accumulation of blocks of ice, or ice jams. In other words, the water level has risen by around 70 centimeters in the last week. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Emajõgi River's rising water levels

14.01.2025, Tartu. According to the Environment Agency, the Emajõgi River's water levels have been rising an average of one centimeter per hour due to the accumulation of blocks of ice, or ice jams. In other words, the water level has risen by around 70 centimeters in the last week. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Japan: Record Snowfall Batters Hokkaido 4

Heavy snowfall has been battering Hokkaido. In Iwamizawa City, snow that began falling on December 11 had reached a record high of 176 centimeters as of December 18. This video shows a blizzard hitting Kamikawa, the middle of the island of Hokkaido, on Friday, December 20.

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Japan: Record Snowfall Batters Hokkaido 3

Heavy snowfall has been battering Hokkaido. In Iwamizawa City, snow that began falling on December 11 had reached a record high of 176 centimeters as of December 18.

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Japan: Record Snowfall Batters Hokkaido 2

Heavy snowfall has been battering Hokkaido. In Iwamizawa City, snow that began falling on December 11 had reached a record high of 176 centimeters as of December 18. This video shows a blizzard hitting a neighborhood in Sapporo on Friday, December 20.

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Stand-up noodle bar at eastern Japan station

People wait in a line to eat at a stand-up soba noodle eatery "Kisoba" on its last business day on Jan. 14, 2022, at JR Oyama Station in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan. The eatery is said to be a model for the one that appears in director Makoto Shinkai's animation "Byosoku 5 Centimeters" (5 Centimeters per Second.)

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Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

A view of the city after snowfall in Seoul, South Korea. More than 16 centimeters of snow blanketed the South Korea's capital Seoul on November 27, 2024, marking the biggest snowfall in November since modern weather observations began in 1907, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The new record coincided with the first snow of the season in Seoul. Photo by Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

A view of the city after snowfall in Seoul, South Korea. More than 16 centimeters of snow blanketed the South Korea's capital Seoul on November 27, 2024, marking the biggest snowfall in November since modern weather observations began in 1907, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The new record coincided with the first snow of the season in Seoul. Photo by Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

A view of the city after snowfall in Seoul, South Korea. More than 16 centimeters of snow blanketed the South Korea's capital Seoul on November 27, 2024, marking the biggest snowfall in November since modern weather observations began in 1907, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The new record coincided with the first snow of the season in Seoul. Photo by Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seouls New Record First Snow - South Korea

A view of the city after snowfall in Seoul, South Korea. More than 16 centimeters of snow blanketed the South Korea's capital Seoul on November 27, 2024, marking the biggest snowfall in November since modern weather observations began in 1907, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The new record coincided with the first snow of the season in Seoul. Photo by Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM