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Seoul's First Snow Arrives 26 Days Early

Seoul recorded its first snowfall of the season on Sunday, Nov. 8, 26 days earlier than last year, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The snow was observed at the Seoul Weather Station in Jongno District's Songwol-dong at around 10 a.m., marking the earliest first snow in 16 years, since 2010. The Korea Times reports the flurries were light and did not accumulate, while the Korea Herald notes the first snow came 12 days earlier than the average date of Nov. 20. The early snow follows a cold wave that brought the season's first ice to Seoul on Saturday, with morning temperatures dropping to their lowest points this fall, as KBS World reported. Korean media, including Maeil Business and Hankyung, highlighted the early arrival with headlines referencing the phrase "If it snows, let's meet," noting the snow came 26 days earlier than last year. The Dong-a Ilbo emphasized it was the fastest first snow in 16 years, though the snow was too weak to settle.

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