First Snow-Free November in 162 years - Let's Make It So

Published November 30, 2009 @ 12:26 in Toronto News ~ Toronto Focus

snowflakeI like records. Toronto's going for a pretty awesome one today. If we can make it to midnight without a snowflake falling from the sky, it will be our first snow-free November in 162 years.

(David) Phillips said that besides the lack of snow, this November has been warmer, drier and has had about 30 per cent more sunshine than ones in the past.

Temperatures have been about three degrees above the seasonal average and we have had about 45 per cent of normal precipitation, he said.

Those facts, plus the lack of smog means November was "the best month ever," he said.

The new numbers come from the oldest weather station in Canada, currently located at the University of Toronto campus.

We can do this, Toronto!

7 Responses to "First Snow-Free November in 162 years - Let's Make It So"

twins from bolton
November 30, 2009 / 13:36

GO for it T DOT, even though we had snow 2-3 weeks ago, though just a dusting.

Buffaloboymike
November 30, 2009 / 13:39

Mike, I think they are talking measureable snow....Buffalos record for longest into the season with no measureable snow is December 3rd, we aint gonna make it but close enough

The_Voice
November 30, 2009 / 14:34

I was in Markham, and there was SOMETHING falling from the sky not too long ago... I guess it never made it south of Steeles. Also, it didn't stay on the ground at all.

Toronto Mike
November 30, 2009 / 14:47

This streak isn't talking about measurable snow, but any snow falling from the sky. There have been a few years without measurable snow in November.

Mississauga Blogger
November 30, 2009 / 15:05

Snowflakes this afternoon in south east Mississauga.

twins from bolton
November 30, 2009 / 20:02

Snowflakes here now but hope nothing south of WHY 7!!

Army
December 1, 2009 / 19:18

Pay back is going to be a bitch!! Not looking forward to the next 3 months. Oh wait.........I forgot I'm in Florida!

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