Seoul's Heaviest December Snowfall In 42 Years; European Alps Hit Again -- Avalanche Deaths; Europe's First -40C Of The Season; + CME From Major X5 Flare Due To 'Graze' Earth On Jan 2

Three Swedish stations endured sub -40C readings this morning, as heavy snow continues to pound the European continent.

Seoul's Heaviest December Snowfall In 42 Years

South Korea’s capital broke a historical monthly snowfall record over the weekend.

The Korea Meteorological Administration has confirmed that the 4.8 inches (12.2 cm) of snow that accumulated on Saturday, December 30 was indeed the largest single-day dumping since 1981.