A deadly and historic November snowstorm paralyzed parts of South Korea on Wednesday, as heavy snow warnings led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations.

The worst November snowstorm in half century has hit Seoul, grounding hundreds of lights countrywide and disrupting commuter traffic in the capital.

A major snowstorm has blanketed much of South Korea, grounding flights and disrupting traffic. In Seoul, it was the highest snow accumulation in the month of November since records began in 1907.

Korea Meteorological Administration said that 6.5 inches of snow fell on Wednesday by 7 am. The last time Seoul saw its heaviest snowfall was in 1972 at 4.88 inches. But this year’s snowfall is the he

SEOUL, South Korea — The most severe November snowstorm to hit South Korea’s capital in more than a half century blanketed Seoul on Wednesday, grounding hundreds of airplane flights and disrupting commuter traffic.

The unseasonal storm has caused significant disruptions in South Korea, grounding at least 220 flights and delaying others at airports nationwide.

South Korea’s weather agency said 20 to 26 centimeters (7.8 to 10 inches) of snow fell in northern areas of Seoul and nearby areas. The agency said it was the heaviest snowstorm Seoul has experienced in November in 52 years.