2024–25 Asian winter
| 2024–25 Asian winter | |
|---|---|
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| Meteorological winter | December 1 – February 28 |
| Astronomical winter | December 21 – March 20 |
| First event started | , 2024 |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Related articles | |
| 2024–25 North American winter | |
The 2024–25 Asian winter refers to all winter events that affect the continent of Asia. The first day of meteorological winter begins on December 1, 2023, and unofficially ends on February 28, 2024;[1] winter storms may occur outside of these limits.
Seasonal forecasts
[edit]The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its winter forecast, predicting a 60% likelihood of La Niña, estimating an 40% likelihood for above normal snowfall, as well as a 20% chance for below average snowfall, there is a 30% chance of below average temperatures.[2]
Events
[edit]November Korean snowstorm
[edit]Between 26–28 November, a snowstorm dropped 20 to 26 cm (7.9 to 10.2 in) of precipitation across Seoul, South Korea. On 27 November alone, the city recorded 16.1 centimeters (6.3 inches) of snowfall, which was the heaviest daily November snowfall since Seoul began keeping records in 1907.[3][4][5] At least six fatalities were attributed to the snowstorm in Gyeonggi Province.[6]
Records
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See also
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- List of major snow and ice events in Asia
- Winter storm
- 2024-25 North American winter
- 2024–25 European windstorm season
- Tornadoes of 2024
- Tornadoes of 2025
- Weather of 2024
- Weather of 2025
References
[edit]- ^ "Meteorological Versus Astronomical Seasons". 10 March 2016. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ "Japan Snow Forecast For Winter 2024/25". uchijapan. October 21, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Biggest November snowstorm in half a century hits Seoul and grounds flights". AP News. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ Bae, Gawon; Yeung, Jessie (2024-11-28). "Delight and disruption as record November snowfall hits Seoul". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Five dead as Seoul battered by heavy snowfall for second day". The Independent. 2024-11-28. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ Aitken, Peter (2024-11-28). "South Korea reports six dead as record snowfall hinders travel". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-11-28.