Toronto awoke to an unexpected winter scene on Monday, November 11, as a historic snowstorm dumped nearly 10 cm of snow across the city. This storm broke two decades-old records, making it one of the heaviest early November snowfalls in the city’s history.
Environment Canada reported that 9.8 centimeters of snow fell on Sunday, November 9, surpassing the previous record of 1.5 centimeters set in 1971. The combined snowfall over the two days marked the largest early-season accumulation in Toronto since October 1981.
“This is a very rare event for this amount of snow to fall so early in the season in the Toronto area,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson. While light snow is not unusual in early November, the intensity of this storm was unprecedented at Pearson International Airport, Toronto’s official weather station.
The storm affected surrounding regions as well, with Hamilton receiving 17 cm and Ottawa 12 cm. Ontario Provincial Police reported over 200 traffic accidents across the Greater Toronto Area due to slippery roads. In response, the City of Toronto deployed salt brine and prioritized salting key routes to improve safety.
Temperatures are expected to remain near seasonal averages of 8°C early in the week, but the city can expect milder conditions by Wednesday, November 12.
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