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Snowfall Summary for North America 2016 – 2017 Season Review
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY Season-to-Date
2016 – 2017 Snow Season • • •
Total snowfall amounts for October through April were 24% above last season, but 13% below normal. Normal seasonal snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 2,595.0 in. This season, there was 2,257.7 in. of snow reported. Last year, 1,816.5 in. of snow was reported. Overall, the 2016 - 2017 season had more activity than LY, but was a volatile season. Early in the season, accumulating snowfall was challenging due to a lack of cold air in the U.S. Colder air provided opportunity in December, but warmer temperatures returned mid-season. In March, colder air in the Northeast led to significant snowfall in some major markets. Warmth returned to the East and Plains in April, closing out a less than normal snowfall season. 2
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY April 2017 Snowfall was 60% Below Last Year and 62% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were less than last year and normal as warmer temperatures limited snow accumulation. Overall, April 2017 was warmest since 2002. Conditions were wettest since 2011, with the least snowfall since 1981. – Early in the month (4/1), a system made its way through New England and dropped snow in Portland, ME (7.9 in.), Binghamton, NY (1.2 in.), and Boston, MA (1.2 in.). – In the first full week of the month (4/6 – 4/7), Cleveland, OH (2.8 in.) and Buffalo, NY (2.3 in.) reported snowfall. Snowfall totals in these markets were less than normal for the month. – Late month (4/29 – 4/30), Amarillo, TX (2.0 in.) and Goodland, KS (4.8 in.) recorded snowfall; both markets received above normal snowfall for the month. Denver, CO (2.4 in.) also reported snow from this system. Normal April snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 155.1 in. – 59.1 in. fell this year (148.4 in. fell last year).
April Snowfall (in.) U.S. Markets
Consumer Impact – April is typically the month when snow activity is limited in most locations except for the interior Northeast and higher elevations of the West. Late season snowfall in major markets outside of those areas created challenging conditions for retailers as most businesses are out of snow removal inventory and are looking to promote spring seasonal product.
April 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
Caribou, ME Portland, ME Goodland, KS Hartford, CT Binghamton, NY Duluth, MN Sault Ste Marie, MI
Snowfall Totals 9.4 7.9 4.8 0.5 2.1 1.9 0.6
Snowfall vs. Normal -0.7 +4.5 +0.2 -0.8 -2.5 -4.4 -5.3
Snowfall vs. LY +6.6 +4.4 +2.5 -6.4 -7.2 -7.9 -16.7
April 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY March 2017 Snowfall was 109% Above Last Year and 1% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above last year and normal as colder temperatures supported snow accumulation, particularly in the Northeast. Overall, March 2017 was the coldest since 2014. Although conditions were driest since 2015, there was the most snowfall since 2014. – In the first few days of March (3/1 – 3/4), Green Bay, WI (5.9 in.) and Cleveland, OH (5.2 in.) were the only major markets to report notable snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (3/5 – 3/11), Billings, MT (9.8 in.), Pittsburgh, PA ( 3.9 in.), New York, NY (2.5 in.), and Nashville, TN (1.5 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 2nd full week of the month (3/12 – 3/18), the Northeast was impacted by a significant snowstorm that dropped snow in Burlington, VT (30.4 in.), Syracuse, NY (26.1 in.), Harrisburg, PA (17.2 in.), Albany, NY (17.0 in.), Portland, ME (16.4 in.), New York, NY (7.4 in.), Philadelphia, PA (6.6 in.), and Pittsburgh, PA (6.0 in.). Other markets that received notable snowfall for the week were Chicago, IL (7.7 in.), Detroit, MI (6.6 in.), and Cleveland, OH (3.6 in.). – In the 3rd full week (3/19 – 3/25), Flagstaff, AZ (8.0 in.) was the only market to report significant snow. – Throughout the final days of the month (3/26 – 3/31), Hartford, CT (1.0 in.) and Boston, MA (0.6 in.) reported minimal snowfall totals. – Denver International Airport did not report any measurable snowfall in the month of March. The only other years this airport did not report measurable snowfall in March were 1995 and 2012. This helped Denver set a new record-low seasonal snowfall total of just 19.3 in. overall, breaking the previous record-low seasonal snowfall amount of 19.9 in. set back in the 1884-1885 winter season. Normal March snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 416.1 in. – 421.1 in. fell this year (201.9 in. fell last year). March Snowfall (in.)
Consumer Impact – March is typically the month when snowfall slows down in most eastern markets. Late season snowfall in the East, coupled with colder than normal temperatures, supported retailers as they tried to work through residual winter inventory.
March 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Binghamton, NY Burlington, VT Buffalo, NY Syracuse, NY Harrisburg, PA Flagstaff, AZ Denver , CO
Snowfall Totals 39.6 36.8 26.8 31.1 18.4 11.5 0.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +27.5 +23.2 +16.5 +16.3 +13.0 -12.9 -13.2
Snowfall vs. LY +38.6 +35.0 +25.9 +25.7 +18.2 +10.3 -18.4
March 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY March 2017 Snowfall was 109% Above Last Year and 1% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above last year and normal as colder temperatures supported snow accumulation, particularly in the Northeast. Overall, March 2017 was the coldest since 2014. Although conditions were driest since 2015, there was the most snowfall since 2014. – In the first few days of March (3/1 – 3/4), Green Bay, WI (5.9 in.) and Cleveland, OH (5.2 in.) were the only major markets to report notable snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (3/5 – 3/11), Billings, MT (9.8 in.), Pittsburgh, PA ( 3.9 in.), New York, NY (2.5 in.), and Nashville, TN (1.5 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 2nd full week of the month (3/12 – 3/18), the Northeast was impacted by a significant snowstorm that dropped snow in Burlington, VT (30.4 in.), Syracuse, NY (26.1 in.), Harrisburg, PA (17.2 in.), Albany, NY (17.0 in.), Portland, ME (16.4 in.), New York, NY (7.4 in.), Philadelphia, PA (6.6 in.), and Pittsburgh, PA (6.0 in.). Other markets that received notable snowfall for the week were Chicago, IL (7.7 in.), Detroit, MI (6.6 in.), and Cleveland, OH (3.6 in.). – In the 3rd full week (3/19 – 3/25), Flagstaff, AZ (8.0 in.) was the only market to report significant snow. – Throughout the final days of the month (3/26 – 3/31), Hartford, CT (1.0 in.) and Boston, MA (0.6 in.) reported minimal snowfall totals. – Denver International Airport did not report any measurable snowfall in the month of March. The only other years this airport did not report measurable snowfall in March were 1995 and 2012. This helped Denver set a new record-low seasonal snowfall total of just 19.3 in. overall, breaking the previous record-low seasonal snowfall amount of 19.9 in. set back in the 1884-1885 winter season. Normal March snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 416.1 in. – 421.1 in. fell this year (201.9 in. fell last year). March Snowfall (in.)
Consumer Impact – March is typically the month when snowfall slows down in most eastern markets. Late season snowfall in the East, coupled with colder than normal temperatures, supported retailers as they tried to work through residual winter inventory.
March 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Binghamton, NY Burlington, VT Buffalo, NY Syracuse, NY Harrisburg, PA Flagstaff, AZ Denver , CO
Snowfall Totals 39.6 36.8 26.8 31.1 18.4 11.5 0.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +27.5 +23.2 +16.5 +16.3 +13.0 -12.9 -13.2
Snowfall vs. LY +38.6 +35.0 +25.9 +25.7 +18.2 +10.3 -18.4
March 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY February 2017 Snowfall was 5% Above Last Year and 15% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were less than normal but above last year as warmer temperatures hindered snow accumulation. Early month snowfall in the Northeast allowed snowfall totals to exceed last year. Overall, February 2017 was warmest for the month in over 55 years. All states except for Oregon and Washington trended warmer than normal for the month of February. – At the beginning of the month (2/1 – 2/4), Spokane, WA (8.6 in.), Syracuse, NY (7.1 in.), and Detroit, MI (1.5 in.) all reported snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (2/5 – 2/11), Harford, CT (16.8 in.), Albany, NY (13.3 in.), New York, NY (10.0 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (5.2 in.), Harrisburg, PA (3.6 in.), Indianapolis, IN (2.1 in.), Philadelphia, PA (2.0 in.), and Cleveland (1.7 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 2nd full week of the month (2/12 – 2/18), Portland, ME (21.5 in.), Burlington, VT (20.5 in.), Syracuse, NY (19.1 in.), Albany, NY (7.6 in.), and Boston, MA (5.4 in.) recorded notable snowfall totals. – In the 3rd full week of the month (2/19 – 2/25), Green Bay, WI (5.5 in.) and Denver, CO (1.6 in.) were the only major markets to receive notable snowfall. – Throughout the final days of the month (2/26 – 2/28), Salt Lake City, UT (3.7 in.) was the only major market to report snowfall over 3 inches. Normal February snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 516.8 in. – 440.2 in. fell this year (418.7 in. fell last year).
February Snowfall (in.) Consumer Impact – February is historically the month when snowfall totals begin to decrease in most major markets and retailers are able to clean out their residual inventory. A below normal January and February has resulted in a challenging end-of-season inventory clearance for snow removal products.
February 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Portland, ME Sault Ste Marie, MI Burlington, VT Spokane, WA Detroit, MI Grand Rapids, MI Buffalo, NY
Snowfall Totals 39.7 38.1 30.6 19.8 2.2 2.4 5.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +23.3 +16.5 +15.5 +13.1 -6.9 -9.5 -13.2
Snowfall vs. LY +21.8 +12.9 +22.0 +18.5 -8.5 -12.4 -15.5
February 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY January 2017 Snowfall was 10% Below Last Year and 21% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were less than normal and last year due to warmer conditions in the eastern half of the country. Below normal temperatures in the western third of the U.S. led to above normal snowfall from Arizona to the Pacific Northwest. Overall, temperatures in the U.S. were warmer than average for January, limiting total snowfall. – In the 1st week of January (1/1 – 1/7), New York, NY (8.3 in.), Boston, MA (8.1 in.), Richmond, VA (7.1 in.), Kansas City, KS (2.2 in.), Memphis, TN (2.0 in.), Oklahoma City, OK (1.7 in.), Charlotte, SC (1.1 in.), Little Rock, AR (1.0 in.), Raleigh, NC (0.5 in.), and Nashville, TN (0.4 in.) all reported snow. In the West, Salt Lake City, UT (12.1 in.), Denver, CO (4.1 in.), and Seattle, WA (3.0 in.) reported notable amounts. – In the 2nd week of the month (1/8 – 1/14) Flagstaff, AZ (24.4 in.), Duluth, MN (8.3 in.), Green Bay, WI (6.2 in.), Minneapolis, MN (5.0 in.), Cleveland, OH (1.0 in.), and New York, NY (0.6 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 3rd full week of the month (1/15 – 1/21), Salt Lake City, UT (7.9 in.), Denver, CO (2.2 in.), and Minneapolis, MN (0.6 in.) were the only major markets to record measurable snowfall. A significant ice storm in Portland, OR caused power outages and hazardous travel conditions. – Milder conditions returned for the final week of the month (1/22 – 1/28). Flagstaff, AZ (12.6 in.) added additional snow to its already substantial snowfall totals, while Salt Lake City, UT (2.7 in.) and Minneapolis, MN (2.2 in.) received lighter amounts. – In the final days of the month (1/29 – 1/31), Cleveland, OH (7.4 in.), Detroit, MI (6.6 in.), Grand Rapids, MI (5.8 in.), Green Bay, WI (5.8 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (3.2 in.), and New York, NY (1.2 in.) all reported snow. – Flagstaff, AZ measured 46.3” of snowfall this January, the most snow the city has seen in a single month since January 2010. Normal January snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 656.2 in. – 516.5 in. fell this year (576.0 in. fell last year). January Snowfall (in.) U.S. Markets
Consumer Impact – January is historically the most active month for snowfall across most major markets. Typically, early season snow and ice events spike consumer demand for snow removal items such as ice melt and snow throwers, resulting in January accumulations being less impactful to consumer demand.
January 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
Flagstaff, AZ Boise, ID Salt Lake City, UT Bismarck, ND Portland, OR New York City, NY Buffalo, NY
Snowfall Totals 43.6 21.5 23.2 15.2 8.4 10.1 11.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +23.1 +15.2 +10.9 +7.9 +5.7 +2.6 -14.7
Snowfall vs. LY +7.2 +19.3 +12.7 +12.2 +8.4 -18.7 -14.6
January 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY December 2016 Snowfall was 94% Above Last Year and 15% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were greater than last year due to a more active pattern in the West and Northern Tier. Overall, temperatures in the U.S. were close to average for December, although much needed cold swept in through key periods to support an active snow month. – In the first few days of the month, temperatures trended above normal which limited snowfall to higher elevations in the Rockies and West North Central region. – The first full week of December (12/4 – 12/10) started mild for the eastern U.S., but trended colder by the weekend. Accumulating snowfall took place in Grand Rapids, MI (14.7 in), Binghamton, NY (11.4 in.), and Chicago, IL (9.1 in.), supporting demand for winter clean-up items. – In the 2nd full week of the month (12/11 – 12/17), colder temperatures in the Northern Tier supported snowfall for many major markets and led to the snowiest week of the month. Buffalo, NY (24.6 in.), Grand Rapids, MI (18.2 in.), Detroit, MI (15.5 in.), Green Bay, WI (13.2 in.), Chicago, IL (8.1 in.), Cleveland, OH (6.4 in.), Boston, MA (5.2 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (5.0 in.), Columbus, OH (4.3 in.), Indianapolis, IN (3.9 in.), and New York, NY (3.0 in.) all reported notable snowfall. – Colder temperatures in the Northern Tier continued in the 3rd week of December (12/18 – 12/24), however major markets received minimal snowfall. Green Bay, WI (5.1 in.) and Syracuse, NY (5.1 in.) reported notable amounts. – Milder conditions returned for the final week of the month (12/25 – 12/31), with notable snow totals in Syracuse, NY (9.2 in.), Salt Lake City, UT (8.6 in.), Portland, ME (7.8 in.), and Cleveland, OH (2.8 in.). Normal December snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 568.7 in. – 655.2 in. fell this year (337.6 in. fell last year).
December Snowfall (in.) Consumer Impact - December is historically the rampup month in terms of snow/ice events in northern and western regions of the U.S. Snow events this month brought considerable snow to the Northern Tier. As a result, the national snow trend was significantly above last year and also more than normal, supporting the need for winter clean-up items.
December 2016 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Caribou, ME Green Bay, WI Syracuse, NY Chicago, IL New York City, NY Denver, CO Boston, MA
Snowfall Totals 41.2 23.1 37.2 17.7 3.0 9.7 5.9
Snowfall vs. Normal +14.9 +10.6 +9.2 +8.9 -0.1 -1.0 -2.2
Snowfall vs. LY +13.4 +9.4 +35.1 +13.2 +3.0 -1.6 +5.0
December 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY November 2016 Snowfall was 21% Above Last Year and 35% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were greater than last year due to a more active lake effect snow season, but nationally snowfall was below normal. For the month of November, temperatures in the U.S. were the 2nd warmest on record, inhibiting snowfall for the Rockies and Central regions. – In the 3rd week of November (11/16 – 11/22), measureable snow was reported in Binghamton, NY (27.6 in.), Syracuse, NY (25.2 in.), Duluth, MN (3.5 in.), Burlington, VT (3.1 in.), Sault Ste. Marie, MI (2.4 in.), Caribou, ME (2.4 in.) Billings, MT (2.3 in.), Minneapolis, MN (2.3 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (2.1 in.), Denver, CO (1.7 in.), Casper, WY ( 1.7 in.), Green Bay, WI (0.9 in.), and Cleveland, OH (0.9 in.). The snow totals in Binghamton resulted in the biggest snowstorm on record for the city. – During the final weekend of November, and into the following Monday (11/24 – 11/26), a snow system in northern New England resulted in notable amounts in Caribou, ME (7.5 in.) and Burlington, VT (1.2 in.). – In the final days of the month (11/27 – 11/30), a blizzard brought significant snow to the Northern Plains. Bismarck, ND (18.7 in.) and Pierre, SD (9.0 in.) each reported notable snow. An additional system moved through Caribou, ME (9.7 in.). In the West, an active pattern brought snow to Flagstaff, AZ (5.5 in.), Salt Lake City, UT (4.3 in.), Spokane, WA (2.6 in.), Missoula, MT (1.2 in.), and Reno, NV (0.6 in.). Normal November snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 241.7 in. – 157.9 in. fell this year (130.8 in. fell last year).
November Snowfall (in.)
Consumer Impact - November historically can bring snow & ice events to northern and western U.S. regions. While a snow event mid-month brought considerable snow to portions of the Great Lakes, the national snow trend was less than normal, depressing the need for snow throwers, ice melt, winter wipers, and snow boots.
November 2016 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Binghamton, NY Syracuse, NY Caribou, ME Pierre, SD Duluth, MN Salt Lake City, UT Flagstaff, AZ
Snowfall Totals 27.6 25.2 20.2 10.1 11.1 5.7 5.5
Snowfall vs. Normal +20.1 +16.1 +7.1 +6.7 -0.5 -0.8 -5.2
Snowfall vs. LY +26.8 +24.8 +16.4 +10.1 +6.7 +4.3 +4.2
November 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY October 2016 Snowfall was 142% Above Last Year but 81% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were above last year but well below normal due to warmer than normal temperatures across most of the U.S. – October 2016 was the 3rd warmest on record, slightly surpassing October of 2015. Late month (10/26 – 10/28), colder temperatures set the stage for snow across portions of the interior Northeast as a low pressure system moved through the region. For some, it was their first snow of the season. Albany, NY (1.7 in.), Hartford, CT (1.5 in.), Binghamton, NY (1.0 in.), and Syracuse, NY (0.2 in.) all recorded measurable snowfall. Normal October snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 40.5 inches. – 7.5 in. fell this year (3.1 in. fell last year).
October Snowfall (in.) Consumer Impact – Early season snowfall events have historically stimulated demand for ice melt and snow removal categories, mainly in the high elevations out West. However, the unusual warmth with very limited winter conditions this month did not help to "move the needle" on early season sales.
October 2016 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Albany, NY Hartford, CT Binghamton, NY Missoula, MT Billings, MT
Snowfall Totals 1.7 1.5 1.0 0.1 3.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +1.5 +1.4 +0.5 -0.9 -0.6
Snowfall vs. LY +1.7 +1.5 +0.7 +0.1 +3.0
October 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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2016 – 2017 Snow Season • • •
Total snowfall amounts for October through April were 22% above last year and 3% above normal. Normal season snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 5,263.0 cm. This season there was 5,397.5 cm of snow reported. Last season there was 4,409.2 cm of snow reported. Overall, the 2016-2017 season had more snow than both LY and normal due to late season snowfall. Early in the season, accumulating snowfall was challenged due to warmer temperatures. Colder air provided opportunity in December, but warmer temperatures returned in January. The cold returned in February and March helping snowfall totals rise above normal. Although warmer conditions returned in April, the season still closed with above normal snow. 11
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY April 2017 Snowfall was 39% Below Last Year and 29% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were below both last year and normal driven by warmer temperatures. Overall, April was the warmest since 2010, notably Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver trended cooler than LY. The country was wettest for April since 2014, with the least snow since 2015. – Early in the month (4/1), Montreal (3.6 cm) recorded measurable snowfall. – In the first full week of the month (4/2 – 4/9), Quebec City (23.2 cm), Calgary (7.1 cm) and Halifax (6.8 cm) received measurable snow. – Mid-month (4/13 – 4/15), a system moved through Edmonton (24.0 cm) and Calgary (2.4 cm). – Late month (4/22 – 4/29), Calgary (8.9 cm), Winnipeg (6.0 cm), and Halifax (1.8 cm) received measureable snow totals. Normal April snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 398.7 cm. – 283.1 cm fell this year (465.7 cm fell last year).
April Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets
Consumer Impact – April snowfall in Canada typically remains active in the Prairies, Great Lakes, and coastal locations. The active late season pattern in Calgary and Edmonton provided limited opportunity for snow removal products as most retailers had already transitioned over to spring merchandise.
April 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
Edmonton, AB Calgary, AB Quebec City, QC Winnipeg, MB Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON Halifax, NS
Snowfall Totals 43.2 16.4 23.4 6.0 2.0 0.4 8.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +29.8 +0.9 +6.8 -4.1 -3.6 -10.6 -10.6
Snowfall vs. LY +38.4 +16.4 +7.9 -2.8 -18.3 -19.8 -27.0
April 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY March 2017 Snowfall was 71% Above Last Year and 42% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above both last year and normal driven by colder temperatures. Overall, March 2017 was the coldest since 2014. Although conditions were driest since 2015, there was the most snowfall since 1997. – In the first few days (3/1 – 3/4), Edmonton (7.6 cm) was the only major market to report over 5 cm of snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (3/5 – 3/11), Halifax (15.9 cm), Calgary (15.4 cm), Edmonton (11.8 cm), and Vancouver (5.6 cm) were the major markets that reported notable snowfall. – In the 2nd full week of the month (3/12 – 3/18), Montreal (39.6 cm), Quebec City (38.6 cm), Ottawa (22.0 cm), Halifax (15.0 cm), Edmonton (5.8 cm), and Toronto (4.8 cm) all reported snow. – In the 3rd full week of the month (3/19 – 3/25), Halifax (25.7 cm), Ottawa (21.8 cm), and Montreal (11.6 cm) were the only major markets to report notable snowfall. – In the final days of the month (3/26 – 3/31), Halifax (37.8 cm), Quebec City (13.0 cm), and Ottawa (10.0 cm) all recorded snow. Normal March snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 815.0 cm. – 1,154.5 cm fell this year (676.7 cm fell last year).
March Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets
Consumer Impact – Snowfall in Canada typically slows down in March, but it is still an active snow month. Colder temperatures this month led to more accumulating snowfall, which created support for retailers trying to manage through snow removal inventory.
March 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
Halifax, NS Montreal, QC Ottawa, ON Quebec City, QC Calgary, AB Toronto, ON Thunder Bay, ON
Snowfall Totals 98.8 57.6 57.4 55.6 16.7 6.8 13.2
Snowfall vs. Normal +61.5 +21.3 +17.1 +8.4 -5.0 -12.3 -12.4
Snowfall vs. LY +60.4 +32.8 +36.4 -7.7 +14.3 -6.2 -19.8
March 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY February 2017 Snowfall was 5% Above Last Year and 31% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above both last year and normal. 16 out of 26 major markets reported above normal snowfall. Despite warmer than normal temperatures for the month of February, an active storm pattern brought opportunities through much of Canada. – In the beginning of the month (2/1 – 2/4), Vancouver (22.6 cm), Halifax (8.8 cm), and Calgary (6.4 cm) were the only major markets to report above 5 cm of snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (2/5 – 2/11), Halifax (41.6 cm), Quebec City (23.6 cm), Ottawa (19.6 cm), Calgary (18.2 cm), Montreal (15.2 cm), and Vancouver (12.8 cm) all recorded notable snowfall. – In the 2nd full week of the month (2/12 – 2/18), Halifax (80.4 cm), Ottawa (53.6 cm), Montreal (40.0 cm), Toronto (15.6 cm), and Quebec City (11.0 cm) all reported snow. Montreal broke a daily snowfall record on Sunday, 2/12. – In the 3rd full week of the month (2/19 – 2/25), Calgary (6.2 cm) was the only major market to report over 5 cm of snow. – In the final days of the month (2/26 – 2/28), Calgary (22.5 cm), Quebec City (9.6 cm), and Winnipeg (7.1 cm) all recorded snow. Normal February snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 899.3 cm. – 1,176.6 cm fell this year (1,122.3 cm fell last year).
February Snowfall (cm) Consumer Impact – February in Canada is the month where winter precipitation events are typically less aggressive as the end of the season is approaching. A few major systems dropped significant snow, helping retailers to move through winter and snow removal merchandise.
February 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
Canadian Markets Halifax, NS Ottawa, ON Vancouver, BC Calgary, AB Thunder Bay, ON Toronto, ON Winnipeg, MB
Snowfall Totals 131.6 76.9 36.6 35.8 27.8 20.8 12.2
Snowfall vs. Normal +82.1 +30.9 +27.0 +22.5 +0.3 -1.3 -2.0
Snowfall vs. LY +69.0 -14.5 +36.6 +34.0 -3.3 +3.0 -11.8
February 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY January 2017 Snowfall was 12% Above Last Year and 15% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were below normal and above last year, although last year was a very light snow season. This year, only 7 out of the 26 major cities within Canada reported above normal snowfall for the month. Overall, temperatures in Canada were warmer than average for January, limiting total snowfall. – In the 1st week of January (1/1 – 1/7), Halifax (17. 2 cm), Saint John’s (13.1 cm), Quebec City (11.9 cm), and Montreal (6.1 cm) all reported notable snow. – In the 2nd week of the month (1/8 – 1/14), Quebec City (7.1 cm) and Winnipeg (4.9 cm) were the only major markets that reported notable snow. – In the 3rd full week of the month (1/15 – 1/21), warmer air and dry conditions significantly subdued snowfall. Saint John’s (22.9 cm) was the only market to record above 5 cm of snowfall. – During the final week of the month (1/22 – 1/28), Quebec City (8.8 cm), Montreal (6.4 cm), and Ottawa (4.3 cm) reported snowfall. – In the final days of the month (1/29 – 1/31), no major markets reported above 5 cm of snowfall. Normal January snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 1,241.8 cm. – 1,051.6 cm fell this year (938.1 cm fell last year).
Consumer Impact – January in Canada is the month in which winter precipitation events typically occur across all major markets. The increased snowfall totals compared to last year supported year-over-year demand for snow removal categories. However, the below normal snow totals in most major markets challenged businesses.
January 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
January Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets Halifax, NS Winnipeg, MB Quebec City, QC Calgary, AB Montreal, QC Windsor, ON Edmonton, AB
Snowfall Totals 60.1 28.8 82.8 14.6 42.2 23.6 11.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +6.1 +5.8 +4.6 -2.9 -10.6 -11.5 -13.1
Snowfall vs. LY -36.4 +11.8 +54.9 -0.7 +14.8 +3.9 +4.3
January 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY December 2016 Snowfall was 62% Above Last Year and 22% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above both last year and normal. 24 out of the 26 major cities within Canada reported snowfall for the month. 17 of those markets recorded above normal snow totals. Temperatures in Canada were seasonal in the Southeast and colder than normal in the Prairies and western Canada, which supported much needed snowfall for markets. – In the first few days of the month measurable snowfall was limited to Quebec City (25.4 cm). – The first full week of December (12/4 – 12/10) trended colder for most major markets ensuring widespread snow accumulations. Cities of note included Winnipeg (31.2 cm), Ottawa (18.4 cm), Montreal (11.2 cm), Vancouver (10.4 cm), and Calgary (6.1 cm). – In the 2nd full week of the month (12/11 – 12/17), sustained cold in the southern tier supported snowfall for many major markets. Halifax (68.1 cm), Windsor (38.6 cm), Ottawa (37.6 cm), Toronto (30.0 cm), and Montreal (23.5 cm) all reported notable snow totals. – Colder temperatures in the southern tier continued into the 3rd week of December (12/18 – 12/24), however major markets received lighter snow amounts. Ottawa (16.4 cm), Calgary (13.8 cm), and Montreal (9.0 cm) all reported notable snow totals. – Milder conditions returned for the final week of the month, (12/25 – 12/31) with snow accumulations found in Winnipeg (27.4 cm), Montreal (20.3 cm), and Vancouver (7.6 cm). Normal December snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 1,171.2 cm. – 1,427.9 cm fell this year (879.5 cm fell last year).
December Snowfall (cm) Consumer Impact – December in Canada is the month that typically brings winter precipitation events across all major markets. The much needed cold and precipitation supported snowfall, bringing considerable amounts to almost every major market in Canada. All winter product categories this month were significantly more favorable than last year, particularly the snow and ice removal categories.
December 2016 Total Snowfall (cm)
Canadian Markets Ottawa, ON Winnipeg, MB Montreal, QC Toronto, ON Vancouver, BC Calgary, AB Quebec City, QC
Snowfall Totals 99.8 68.8 64.0 41.5 27.4 25.8 63.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +42.1 +48.8 +15.8 +12.0 +11.6 +8.2 -12.7
Snowfall vs. LY +74.4 +24.8 +16.0 +38.3 +27.4 +1.7 +4.1
December 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY November 2016 Snowfall was 39% Below Last Year and 71% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were limited in comparison to last year and significantly below normal. 17 out of the 26 major cities within Canada reported snowfall for the month. The markets that reported snowfall received marginal amounts in comparison to normal snowfall for this time of the year. Temperatures in Canada were some of the warmest on record, which inhibited snowfall for most markets. – It wasn't until the third week of November (11/13 – 11/19) that notable snowfall fell in Thunder Bay (11.0 cm), Prince George (6.0 cm), and Winnipeg (1.0 cm). – In the final full week of the month (11/20 – 11/26), notable snow fell in Ottawa (29.6 cm), Thunder Bay (4.6 cm), Winnipeg (3.7 cm), Prince George (3.4 cm), and Quebec City (3.2 cm). – In the final days of the month (11/27 – 11/30), more snow fell in Quebec City (9.8 cm), Winnipeg (9.5 cm), and Ottawa (1.4 cm), with Calgary (0.6 cm) recording its only measurable snowfall for the month of November. Normal November snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 601.4 cm. – 173.8 cm fell this year (283.3 cm fell last year).
Consumer Impact – November in Canada is typically the month when widespread winter precipitation events occur. This November, the persistent warmer conditions to both last year and normal kept snow totals well below normal and last year for all of Canada. Last year also had a poor start to the snow season. All manner of winter categories this month were sharply depressed, particularly the snow and ice categories. Demand for winter apparel including hats, gloves, scarves, and snow boots was also strongly challenged.
November 2016 Total Snowfall (cm)
November Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets Ottawa, ON Winnipeg, MB Halifax, NS Thunder Bay, ON Edmonton, AB Quebec City, QC Goose Bay, NL
Snowfall Totals 31.0 13.2 1.8 15.6 0.8 13.0 23.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +9.1 -8.2 -11.0 -12.2 -16.9 -19.2 -38.2
Snowfall vs. LY +30.4 -2.8 +1.4 +7.1 -9.9 +12.8 -15.2
November 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY October 2016 Snowfall was 198% Above Last Year and 4% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were well above last year but slightly below normal. 13 out of the 26 major cities within Canada received measurable snowfall, compared to 12 cities last year. While more markets saw snow this year, the totals were still less than normal. Temperatures were warmer than normal, which inhibited snowfall for most markets. – Edmonton (36.6 cm), Goose Bay (36.6 cm), Prince Albert (34.8 cm), Calgary (13.0 cm), and Ottawa (5.9 cm) were the only markets that reported above normal snowfall. – Major markets like Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Winnipeg all had little to no snowfall reported, resulting in less than normal snow totals for the month. Normal October snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 135.7 cm. – 130.1 cm fell this year (43.6 cm fell last year).
Consumer Impact – An active pattern produced snowfall in major markets out west, providing opportunity in early season demand compared to both last year and normal. The warmer than normal trend in the East created a more challenging start to the winter season.
October Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets Goose Bay, NL Edmonton, AB Calgary, AB Ottawa, ON Prince George, BC
October 2016 Total Snowfall (cm)
Snowfall Totals 36.6 22.2 13.0 5.9 7.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +15.7 +14.3 +3.3 +1.8 -0.5
Snowfall vs. LY +13.4 +22.2 +10.0 +5.9 +3.8
October 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY Season-to-Date
2016 – 2017 Snow Season • • •
Total snowfall amounts for October through April were 24% above last season, but 13% below normal. Normal seasonal snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 2,595.0 in. This season, there was 2,257.7 in. of snow reported. Last year, 1,816.5 in. of snow was reported. Overall, the 2016 - 2017 season had more activity than LY, but was a volatile season. Early in the season, accumulating snowfall was challenging due to a lack of cold air in the U.S. Colder air provided opportunity in December, but warmer temperatures returned mid-season. In March, colder air in the Northeast led to significant snowfall in some major markets. Warmth returned to the East and Plains in April, closing out a less than normal snowfall season. 2
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY April 2017 Snowfall was 60% Below Last Year and 62% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were less than last year and normal as warmer temperatures limited snow accumulation. Overall, April 2017 was warmest since 2002. Conditions were wettest since 2011, with the least snowfall since 1981. – Early in the month (4/1), a system made its way through New England and dropped snow in Portland, ME (7.9 in.), Binghamton, NY (1.2 in.), and Boston, MA (1.2 in.). – In the first full week of the month (4/6 – 4/7), Cleveland, OH (2.8 in.) and Buffalo, NY (2.3 in.) reported snowfall. Snowfall totals in these markets were less than normal for the month. – Late month (4/29 – 4/30), Amarillo, TX (2.0 in.) and Goodland, KS (4.8 in.) recorded snowfall; both markets received above normal snowfall for the month. Denver, CO (2.4 in.) also reported snow from this system. Normal April snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 155.1 in. – 59.1 in. fell this year (148.4 in. fell last year).
April Snowfall (in.) U.S. Markets
Consumer Impact – April is typically the month when snow activity is limited in most locations except for the interior Northeast and higher elevations of the West. Late season snowfall in major markets outside of those areas created challenging conditions for retailers as most businesses are out of snow removal inventory and are looking to promote spring seasonal product.
April 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
Caribou, ME Portland, ME Goodland, KS Hartford, CT Binghamton, NY Duluth, MN Sault Ste Marie, MI
Snowfall Totals 9.4 7.9 4.8 0.5 2.1 1.9 0.6
Snowfall vs. Normal -0.7 +4.5 +0.2 -0.8 -2.5 -4.4 -5.3
Snowfall vs. LY +6.6 +4.4 +2.5 -6.4 -7.2 -7.9 -16.7
April 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY March 2017 Snowfall was 109% Above Last Year and 1% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above last year and normal as colder temperatures supported snow accumulation, particularly in the Northeast. Overall, March 2017 was the coldest since 2014. Although conditions were driest since 2015, there was the most snowfall since 2014. – In the first few days of March (3/1 – 3/4), Green Bay, WI (5.9 in.) and Cleveland, OH (5.2 in.) were the only major markets to report notable snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (3/5 – 3/11), Billings, MT (9.8 in.), Pittsburgh, PA ( 3.9 in.), New York, NY (2.5 in.), and Nashville, TN (1.5 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 2nd full week of the month (3/12 – 3/18), the Northeast was impacted by a significant snowstorm that dropped snow in Burlington, VT (30.4 in.), Syracuse, NY (26.1 in.), Harrisburg, PA (17.2 in.), Albany, NY (17.0 in.), Portland, ME (16.4 in.), New York, NY (7.4 in.), Philadelphia, PA (6.6 in.), and Pittsburgh, PA (6.0 in.). Other markets that received notable snowfall for the week were Chicago, IL (7.7 in.), Detroit, MI (6.6 in.), and Cleveland, OH (3.6 in.). – In the 3rd full week (3/19 – 3/25), Flagstaff, AZ (8.0 in.) was the only market to report significant snow. – Throughout the final days of the month (3/26 – 3/31), Hartford, CT (1.0 in.) and Boston, MA (0.6 in.) reported minimal snowfall totals. – Denver International Airport did not report any measurable snowfall in the month of March. The only other years this airport did not report measurable snowfall in March were 1995 and 2012. This helped Denver set a new record-low seasonal snowfall total of just 19.3 in. overall, breaking the previous record-low seasonal snowfall amount of 19.9 in. set back in the 1884-1885 winter season. Normal March snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 416.1 in. – 421.1 in. fell this year (201.9 in. fell last year). March Snowfall (in.)
Consumer Impact – March is typically the month when snowfall slows down in most eastern markets. Late season snowfall in the East, coupled with colder than normal temperatures, supported retailers as they tried to work through residual winter inventory.
March 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Binghamton, NY Burlington, VT Buffalo, NY Syracuse, NY Harrisburg, PA Flagstaff, AZ Denver , CO
Snowfall Totals 39.6 36.8 26.8 31.1 18.4 11.5 0.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +27.5 +23.2 +16.5 +16.3 +13.0 -12.9 -13.2
Snowfall vs. LY +38.6 +35.0 +25.9 +25.7 +18.2 +10.3 -18.4
March 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY March 2017 Snowfall was 109% Above Last Year and 1% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above last year and normal as colder temperatures supported snow accumulation, particularly in the Northeast. Overall, March 2017 was the coldest since 2014. Although conditions were driest since 2015, there was the most snowfall since 2014. – In the first few days of March (3/1 – 3/4), Green Bay, WI (5.9 in.) and Cleveland, OH (5.2 in.) were the only major markets to report notable snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (3/5 – 3/11), Billings, MT (9.8 in.), Pittsburgh, PA ( 3.9 in.), New York, NY (2.5 in.), and Nashville, TN (1.5 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 2nd full week of the month (3/12 – 3/18), the Northeast was impacted by a significant snowstorm that dropped snow in Burlington, VT (30.4 in.), Syracuse, NY (26.1 in.), Harrisburg, PA (17.2 in.), Albany, NY (17.0 in.), Portland, ME (16.4 in.), New York, NY (7.4 in.), Philadelphia, PA (6.6 in.), and Pittsburgh, PA (6.0 in.). Other markets that received notable snowfall for the week were Chicago, IL (7.7 in.), Detroit, MI (6.6 in.), and Cleveland, OH (3.6 in.). – In the 3rd full week (3/19 – 3/25), Flagstaff, AZ (8.0 in.) was the only market to report significant snow. – Throughout the final days of the month (3/26 – 3/31), Hartford, CT (1.0 in.) and Boston, MA (0.6 in.) reported minimal snowfall totals. – Denver International Airport did not report any measurable snowfall in the month of March. The only other years this airport did not report measurable snowfall in March were 1995 and 2012. This helped Denver set a new record-low seasonal snowfall total of just 19.3 in. overall, breaking the previous record-low seasonal snowfall amount of 19.9 in. set back in the 1884-1885 winter season. Normal March snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 416.1 in. – 421.1 in. fell this year (201.9 in. fell last year). March Snowfall (in.)
Consumer Impact – March is typically the month when snowfall slows down in most eastern markets. Late season snowfall in the East, coupled with colder than normal temperatures, supported retailers as they tried to work through residual winter inventory.
March 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Binghamton, NY Burlington, VT Buffalo, NY Syracuse, NY Harrisburg, PA Flagstaff, AZ Denver , CO
Snowfall Totals 39.6 36.8 26.8 31.1 18.4 11.5 0.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +27.5 +23.2 +16.5 +16.3 +13.0 -12.9 -13.2
Snowfall vs. LY +38.6 +35.0 +25.9 +25.7 +18.2 +10.3 -18.4
March 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY February 2017 Snowfall was 5% Above Last Year and 15% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were less than normal but above last year as warmer temperatures hindered snow accumulation. Early month snowfall in the Northeast allowed snowfall totals to exceed last year. Overall, February 2017 was warmest for the month in over 55 years. All states except for Oregon and Washington trended warmer than normal for the month of February. – At the beginning of the month (2/1 – 2/4), Spokane, WA (8.6 in.), Syracuse, NY (7.1 in.), and Detroit, MI (1.5 in.) all reported snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (2/5 – 2/11), Harford, CT (16.8 in.), Albany, NY (13.3 in.), New York, NY (10.0 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (5.2 in.), Harrisburg, PA (3.6 in.), Indianapolis, IN (2.1 in.), Philadelphia, PA (2.0 in.), and Cleveland (1.7 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 2nd full week of the month (2/12 – 2/18), Portland, ME (21.5 in.), Burlington, VT (20.5 in.), Syracuse, NY (19.1 in.), Albany, NY (7.6 in.), and Boston, MA (5.4 in.) recorded notable snowfall totals. – In the 3rd full week of the month (2/19 – 2/25), Green Bay, WI (5.5 in.) and Denver, CO (1.6 in.) were the only major markets to receive notable snowfall. – Throughout the final days of the month (2/26 – 2/28), Salt Lake City, UT (3.7 in.) was the only major market to report snowfall over 3 inches. Normal February snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 516.8 in. – 440.2 in. fell this year (418.7 in. fell last year).
February Snowfall (in.) Consumer Impact – February is historically the month when snowfall totals begin to decrease in most major markets and retailers are able to clean out their residual inventory. A below normal January and February has resulted in a challenging end-of-season inventory clearance for snow removal products.
February 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Portland, ME Sault Ste Marie, MI Burlington, VT Spokane, WA Detroit, MI Grand Rapids, MI Buffalo, NY
Snowfall Totals 39.7 38.1 30.6 19.8 2.2 2.4 5.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +23.3 +16.5 +15.5 +13.1 -6.9 -9.5 -13.2
Snowfall vs. LY +21.8 +12.9 +22.0 +18.5 -8.5 -12.4 -15.5
February 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY January 2017 Snowfall was 10% Below Last Year and 21% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were less than normal and last year due to warmer conditions in the eastern half of the country. Below normal temperatures in the western third of the U.S. led to above normal snowfall from Arizona to the Pacific Northwest. Overall, temperatures in the U.S. were warmer than average for January, limiting total snowfall. – In the 1st week of January (1/1 – 1/7), New York, NY (8.3 in.), Boston, MA (8.1 in.), Richmond, VA (7.1 in.), Kansas City, KS (2.2 in.), Memphis, TN (2.0 in.), Oklahoma City, OK (1.7 in.), Charlotte, SC (1.1 in.), Little Rock, AR (1.0 in.), Raleigh, NC (0.5 in.), and Nashville, TN (0.4 in.) all reported snow. In the West, Salt Lake City, UT (12.1 in.), Denver, CO (4.1 in.), and Seattle, WA (3.0 in.) reported notable amounts. – In the 2nd week of the month (1/8 – 1/14) Flagstaff, AZ (24.4 in.), Duluth, MN (8.3 in.), Green Bay, WI (6.2 in.), Minneapolis, MN (5.0 in.), Cleveland, OH (1.0 in.), and New York, NY (0.6 in.) all recorded snow. – In the 3rd full week of the month (1/15 – 1/21), Salt Lake City, UT (7.9 in.), Denver, CO (2.2 in.), and Minneapolis, MN (0.6 in.) were the only major markets to record measurable snowfall. A significant ice storm in Portland, OR caused power outages and hazardous travel conditions. – Milder conditions returned for the final week of the month (1/22 – 1/28). Flagstaff, AZ (12.6 in.) added additional snow to its already substantial snowfall totals, while Salt Lake City, UT (2.7 in.) and Minneapolis, MN (2.2 in.) received lighter amounts. – In the final days of the month (1/29 – 1/31), Cleveland, OH (7.4 in.), Detroit, MI (6.6 in.), Grand Rapids, MI (5.8 in.), Green Bay, WI (5.8 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (3.2 in.), and New York, NY (1.2 in.) all reported snow. – Flagstaff, AZ measured 46.3” of snowfall this January, the most snow the city has seen in a single month since January 2010. Normal January snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 656.2 in. – 516.5 in. fell this year (576.0 in. fell last year). January Snowfall (in.) U.S. Markets
Consumer Impact – January is historically the most active month for snowfall across most major markets. Typically, early season snow and ice events spike consumer demand for snow removal items such as ice melt and snow throwers, resulting in January accumulations being less impactful to consumer demand.
January 2017 Total Snowfall (in.)
Flagstaff, AZ Boise, ID Salt Lake City, UT Bismarck, ND Portland, OR New York City, NY Buffalo, NY
Snowfall Totals 43.6 21.5 23.2 15.2 8.4 10.1 11.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +23.1 +15.2 +10.9 +7.9 +5.7 +2.6 -14.7
Snowfall vs. LY +7.2 +19.3 +12.7 +12.2 +8.4 -18.7 -14.6
January 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY December 2016 Snowfall was 94% Above Last Year and 15% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were greater than last year due to a more active pattern in the West and Northern Tier. Overall, temperatures in the U.S. were close to average for December, although much needed cold swept in through key periods to support an active snow month. – In the first few days of the month, temperatures trended above normal which limited snowfall to higher elevations in the Rockies and West North Central region. – The first full week of December (12/4 – 12/10) started mild for the eastern U.S., but trended colder by the weekend. Accumulating snowfall took place in Grand Rapids, MI (14.7 in), Binghamton, NY (11.4 in.), and Chicago, IL (9.1 in.), supporting demand for winter clean-up items. – In the 2nd full week of the month (12/11 – 12/17), colder temperatures in the Northern Tier supported snowfall for many major markets and led to the snowiest week of the month. Buffalo, NY (24.6 in.), Grand Rapids, MI (18.2 in.), Detroit, MI (15.5 in.), Green Bay, WI (13.2 in.), Chicago, IL (8.1 in.), Cleveland, OH (6.4 in.), Boston, MA (5.2 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (5.0 in.), Columbus, OH (4.3 in.), Indianapolis, IN (3.9 in.), and New York, NY (3.0 in.) all reported notable snowfall. – Colder temperatures in the Northern Tier continued in the 3rd week of December (12/18 – 12/24), however major markets received minimal snowfall. Green Bay, WI (5.1 in.) and Syracuse, NY (5.1 in.) reported notable amounts. – Milder conditions returned for the final week of the month (12/25 – 12/31), with notable snow totals in Syracuse, NY (9.2 in.), Salt Lake City, UT (8.6 in.), Portland, ME (7.8 in.), and Cleveland, OH (2.8 in.). Normal December snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 568.7 in. – 655.2 in. fell this year (337.6 in. fell last year).
December Snowfall (in.) Consumer Impact - December is historically the rampup month in terms of snow/ice events in northern and western regions of the U.S. Snow events this month brought considerable snow to the Northern Tier. As a result, the national snow trend was significantly above last year and also more than normal, supporting the need for winter clean-up items.
December 2016 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Caribou, ME Green Bay, WI Syracuse, NY Chicago, IL New York City, NY Denver, CO Boston, MA
Snowfall Totals 41.2 23.1 37.2 17.7 3.0 9.7 5.9
Snowfall vs. Normal +14.9 +10.6 +9.2 +8.9 -0.1 -1.0 -2.2
Snowfall vs. LY +13.4 +9.4 +35.1 +13.2 +3.0 -1.6 +5.0
December 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY November 2016 Snowfall was 21% Above Last Year and 35% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were greater than last year due to a more active lake effect snow season, but nationally snowfall was below normal. For the month of November, temperatures in the U.S. were the 2nd warmest on record, inhibiting snowfall for the Rockies and Central regions. – In the 3rd week of November (11/16 – 11/22), measureable snow was reported in Binghamton, NY (27.6 in.), Syracuse, NY (25.2 in.), Duluth, MN (3.5 in.), Burlington, VT (3.1 in.), Sault Ste. Marie, MI (2.4 in.), Caribou, ME (2.4 in.) Billings, MT (2.3 in.), Minneapolis, MN (2.3 in.), Pittsburgh, PA (2.1 in.), Denver, CO (1.7 in.), Casper, WY ( 1.7 in.), Green Bay, WI (0.9 in.), and Cleveland, OH (0.9 in.). The snow totals in Binghamton resulted in the biggest snowstorm on record for the city. – During the final weekend of November, and into the following Monday (11/24 – 11/26), a snow system in northern New England resulted in notable amounts in Caribou, ME (7.5 in.) and Burlington, VT (1.2 in.). – In the final days of the month (11/27 – 11/30), a blizzard brought significant snow to the Northern Plains. Bismarck, ND (18.7 in.) and Pierre, SD (9.0 in.) each reported notable snow. An additional system moved through Caribou, ME (9.7 in.). In the West, an active pattern brought snow to Flagstaff, AZ (5.5 in.), Salt Lake City, UT (4.3 in.), Spokane, WA (2.6 in.), Missoula, MT (1.2 in.), and Reno, NV (0.6 in.). Normal November snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 241.7 in. – 157.9 in. fell this year (130.8 in. fell last year).
November Snowfall (in.)
Consumer Impact - November historically can bring snow & ice events to northern and western U.S. regions. While a snow event mid-month brought considerable snow to portions of the Great Lakes, the national snow trend was less than normal, depressing the need for snow throwers, ice melt, winter wipers, and snow boots.
November 2016 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Binghamton, NY Syracuse, NY Caribou, ME Pierre, SD Duluth, MN Salt Lake City, UT Flagstaff, AZ
Snowfall Totals 27.6 25.2 20.2 10.1 11.1 5.7 5.5
Snowfall vs. Normal +20.1 +16.1 +7.1 +6.7 -0.5 -0.8 -5.2
Snowfall vs. LY +26.8 +24.8 +16.4 +10.1 +6.7 +4.3 +4.2
November 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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U.S. SNOWFALL SUMMARY October 2016 Snowfall was 142% Above Last Year but 81% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were above last year but well below normal due to warmer than normal temperatures across most of the U.S. – October 2016 was the 3rd warmest on record, slightly surpassing October of 2015. Late month (10/26 – 10/28), colder temperatures set the stage for snow across portions of the interior Northeast as a low pressure system moved through the region. For some, it was their first snow of the season. Albany, NY (1.7 in.), Hartford, CT (1.5 in.), Binghamton, NY (1.0 in.), and Syracuse, NY (0.2 in.) all recorded measurable snowfall. Normal October snowfall for the 93 largest metropolitan markets is 40.5 inches. – 7.5 in. fell this year (3.1 in. fell last year).
October Snowfall (in.) Consumer Impact – Early season snowfall events have historically stimulated demand for ice melt and snow removal categories, mainly in the high elevations out West. However, the unusual warmth with very limited winter conditions this month did not help to "move the needle" on early season sales.
October 2016 Total Snowfall (in.)
U.S. Markets Albany, NY Hartford, CT Binghamton, NY Missoula, MT Billings, MT
Snowfall Totals 1.7 1.5 1.0 0.1 3.0
Snowfall vs. Normal +1.5 +1.4 +0.5 -0.9 -0.6
Snowfall vs. LY +1.7 +1.5 +0.7 +0.1 +3.0
October 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (in.)
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2016 – 2017 Snow Season • • •
Total snowfall amounts for October through April were 22% above last year and 3% above normal. Normal season snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 5,263.0 cm. This season there was 5,397.5 cm of snow reported. Last season there was 4,409.2 cm of snow reported. Overall, the 2016-2017 season had more snow than both LY and normal due to late season snowfall. Early in the season, accumulating snowfall was challenged due to warmer temperatures. Colder air provided opportunity in December, but warmer temperatures returned in January. The cold returned in February and March helping snowfall totals rise above normal. Although warmer conditions returned in April, the season still closed with above normal snow. 11
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY April 2017 Snowfall was 39% Below Last Year and 29% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were below both last year and normal driven by warmer temperatures. Overall, April was the warmest since 2010, notably Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver trended cooler than LY. The country was wettest for April since 2014, with the least snow since 2015. – Early in the month (4/1), Montreal (3.6 cm) recorded measurable snowfall. – In the first full week of the month (4/2 – 4/9), Quebec City (23.2 cm), Calgary (7.1 cm) and Halifax (6.8 cm) received measurable snow. – Mid-month (4/13 – 4/15), a system moved through Edmonton (24.0 cm) and Calgary (2.4 cm). – Late month (4/22 – 4/29), Calgary (8.9 cm), Winnipeg (6.0 cm), and Halifax (1.8 cm) received measureable snow totals. Normal April snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 398.7 cm. – 283.1 cm fell this year (465.7 cm fell last year).
April Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets
Consumer Impact – April snowfall in Canada typically remains active in the Prairies, Great Lakes, and coastal locations. The active late season pattern in Calgary and Edmonton provided limited opportunity for snow removal products as most retailers had already transitioned over to spring merchandise.
April 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
Edmonton, AB Calgary, AB Quebec City, QC Winnipeg, MB Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON Halifax, NS
Snowfall Totals 43.2 16.4 23.4 6.0 2.0 0.4 8.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +29.8 +0.9 +6.8 -4.1 -3.6 -10.6 -10.6
Snowfall vs. LY +38.4 +16.4 +7.9 -2.8 -18.3 -19.8 -27.0
April 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY March 2017 Snowfall was 71% Above Last Year and 42% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above both last year and normal driven by colder temperatures. Overall, March 2017 was the coldest since 2014. Although conditions were driest since 2015, there was the most snowfall since 1997. – In the first few days (3/1 – 3/4), Edmonton (7.6 cm) was the only major market to report over 5 cm of snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (3/5 – 3/11), Halifax (15.9 cm), Calgary (15.4 cm), Edmonton (11.8 cm), and Vancouver (5.6 cm) were the major markets that reported notable snowfall. – In the 2nd full week of the month (3/12 – 3/18), Montreal (39.6 cm), Quebec City (38.6 cm), Ottawa (22.0 cm), Halifax (15.0 cm), Edmonton (5.8 cm), and Toronto (4.8 cm) all reported snow. – In the 3rd full week of the month (3/19 – 3/25), Halifax (25.7 cm), Ottawa (21.8 cm), and Montreal (11.6 cm) were the only major markets to report notable snowfall. – In the final days of the month (3/26 – 3/31), Halifax (37.8 cm), Quebec City (13.0 cm), and Ottawa (10.0 cm) all recorded snow. Normal March snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 815.0 cm. – 1,154.5 cm fell this year (676.7 cm fell last year).
March Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets
Consumer Impact – Snowfall in Canada typically slows down in March, but it is still an active snow month. Colder temperatures this month led to more accumulating snowfall, which created support for retailers trying to manage through snow removal inventory.
March 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
Halifax, NS Montreal, QC Ottawa, ON Quebec City, QC Calgary, AB Toronto, ON Thunder Bay, ON
Snowfall Totals 98.8 57.6 57.4 55.6 16.7 6.8 13.2
Snowfall vs. Normal +61.5 +21.3 +17.1 +8.4 -5.0 -12.3 -12.4
Snowfall vs. LY +60.4 +32.8 +36.4 -7.7 +14.3 -6.2 -19.8
March 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY February 2017 Snowfall was 5% Above Last Year and 31% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above both last year and normal. 16 out of 26 major markets reported above normal snowfall. Despite warmer than normal temperatures for the month of February, an active storm pattern brought opportunities through much of Canada. – In the beginning of the month (2/1 – 2/4), Vancouver (22.6 cm), Halifax (8.8 cm), and Calgary (6.4 cm) were the only major markets to report above 5 cm of snow. – In the 1st full week of the month (2/5 – 2/11), Halifax (41.6 cm), Quebec City (23.6 cm), Ottawa (19.6 cm), Calgary (18.2 cm), Montreal (15.2 cm), and Vancouver (12.8 cm) all recorded notable snowfall. – In the 2nd full week of the month (2/12 – 2/18), Halifax (80.4 cm), Ottawa (53.6 cm), Montreal (40.0 cm), Toronto (15.6 cm), and Quebec City (11.0 cm) all reported snow. Montreal broke a daily snowfall record on Sunday, 2/12. – In the 3rd full week of the month (2/19 – 2/25), Calgary (6.2 cm) was the only major market to report over 5 cm of snow. – In the final days of the month (2/26 – 2/28), Calgary (22.5 cm), Quebec City (9.6 cm), and Winnipeg (7.1 cm) all recorded snow. Normal February snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 899.3 cm. – 1,176.6 cm fell this year (1,122.3 cm fell last year).
February Snowfall (cm) Consumer Impact – February in Canada is the month where winter precipitation events are typically less aggressive as the end of the season is approaching. A few major systems dropped significant snow, helping retailers to move through winter and snow removal merchandise.
February 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
Canadian Markets Halifax, NS Ottawa, ON Vancouver, BC Calgary, AB Thunder Bay, ON Toronto, ON Winnipeg, MB
Snowfall Totals 131.6 76.9 36.6 35.8 27.8 20.8 12.2
Snowfall vs. Normal +82.1 +30.9 +27.0 +22.5 +0.3 -1.3 -2.0
Snowfall vs. LY +69.0 -14.5 +36.6 +34.0 -3.3 +3.0 -11.8
February 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY January 2017 Snowfall was 12% Above Last Year and 15% Below Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were below normal and above last year, although last year was a very light snow season. This year, only 7 out of the 26 major cities within Canada reported above normal snowfall for the month. Overall, temperatures in Canada were warmer than average for January, limiting total snowfall. – In the 1st week of January (1/1 – 1/7), Halifax (17. 2 cm), Saint John’s (13.1 cm), Quebec City (11.9 cm), and Montreal (6.1 cm) all reported notable snow. – In the 2nd week of the month (1/8 – 1/14), Quebec City (7.1 cm) and Winnipeg (4.9 cm) were the only major markets that reported notable snow. – In the 3rd full week of the month (1/15 – 1/21), warmer air and dry conditions significantly subdued snowfall. Saint John’s (22.9 cm) was the only market to record above 5 cm of snowfall. – During the final week of the month (1/22 – 1/28), Quebec City (8.8 cm), Montreal (6.4 cm), and Ottawa (4.3 cm) reported snowfall. – In the final days of the month (1/29 – 1/31), no major markets reported above 5 cm of snowfall. Normal January snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 1,241.8 cm. – 1,051.6 cm fell this year (938.1 cm fell last year).
Consumer Impact – January in Canada is the month in which winter precipitation events typically occur across all major markets. The increased snowfall totals compared to last year supported year-over-year demand for snow removal categories. However, the below normal snow totals in most major markets challenged businesses.
January 2017 Total Snowfall (cm)
January Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets Halifax, NS Winnipeg, MB Quebec City, QC Calgary, AB Montreal, QC Windsor, ON Edmonton, AB
Snowfall Totals 60.1 28.8 82.8 14.6 42.2 23.6 11.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +6.1 +5.8 +4.6 -2.9 -10.6 -11.5 -13.1
Snowfall vs. LY -36.4 +11.8 +54.9 -0.7 +14.8 +3.9 +4.3
January 2017 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY December 2016 Snowfall was 62% Above Last Year and 22% Above Normal. • •
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Snowfall totals were above both last year and normal. 24 out of the 26 major cities within Canada reported snowfall for the month. 17 of those markets recorded above normal snow totals. Temperatures in Canada were seasonal in the Southeast and colder than normal in the Prairies and western Canada, which supported much needed snowfall for markets. – In the first few days of the month measurable snowfall was limited to Quebec City (25.4 cm). – The first full week of December (12/4 – 12/10) trended colder for most major markets ensuring widespread snow accumulations. Cities of note included Winnipeg (31.2 cm), Ottawa (18.4 cm), Montreal (11.2 cm), Vancouver (10.4 cm), and Calgary (6.1 cm). – In the 2nd full week of the month (12/11 – 12/17), sustained cold in the southern tier supported snowfall for many major markets. Halifax (68.1 cm), Windsor (38.6 cm), Ottawa (37.6 cm), Toronto (30.0 cm), and Montreal (23.5 cm) all reported notable snow totals. – Colder temperatures in the southern tier continued into the 3rd week of December (12/18 – 12/24), however major markets received lighter snow amounts. Ottawa (16.4 cm), Calgary (13.8 cm), and Montreal (9.0 cm) all reported notable snow totals. – Milder conditions returned for the final week of the month, (12/25 – 12/31) with snow accumulations found in Winnipeg (27.4 cm), Montreal (20.3 cm), and Vancouver (7.6 cm). Normal December snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 1,171.2 cm. – 1,427.9 cm fell this year (879.5 cm fell last year).
December Snowfall (cm) Consumer Impact – December in Canada is the month that typically brings winter precipitation events across all major markets. The much needed cold and precipitation supported snowfall, bringing considerable amounts to almost every major market in Canada. All winter product categories this month were significantly more favorable than last year, particularly the snow and ice removal categories.
December 2016 Total Snowfall (cm)
Canadian Markets Ottawa, ON Winnipeg, MB Montreal, QC Toronto, ON Vancouver, BC Calgary, AB Quebec City, QC
Snowfall Totals 99.8 68.8 64.0 41.5 27.4 25.8 63.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +42.1 +48.8 +15.8 +12.0 +11.6 +8.2 -12.7
Snowfall vs. LY +74.4 +24.8 +16.0 +38.3 +27.4 +1.7 +4.1
December 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY November 2016 Snowfall was 39% Below Last Year and 71% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were limited in comparison to last year and significantly below normal. 17 out of the 26 major cities within Canada reported snowfall for the month. The markets that reported snowfall received marginal amounts in comparison to normal snowfall for this time of the year. Temperatures in Canada were some of the warmest on record, which inhibited snowfall for most markets. – It wasn't until the third week of November (11/13 – 11/19) that notable snowfall fell in Thunder Bay (11.0 cm), Prince George (6.0 cm), and Winnipeg (1.0 cm). – In the final full week of the month (11/20 – 11/26), notable snow fell in Ottawa (29.6 cm), Thunder Bay (4.6 cm), Winnipeg (3.7 cm), Prince George (3.4 cm), and Quebec City (3.2 cm). – In the final days of the month (11/27 – 11/30), more snow fell in Quebec City (9.8 cm), Winnipeg (9.5 cm), and Ottawa (1.4 cm), with Calgary (0.6 cm) recording its only measurable snowfall for the month of November. Normal November snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 601.4 cm. – 173.8 cm fell this year (283.3 cm fell last year).
Consumer Impact – November in Canada is typically the month when widespread winter precipitation events occur. This November, the persistent warmer conditions to both last year and normal kept snow totals well below normal and last year for all of Canada. Last year also had a poor start to the snow season. All manner of winter categories this month were sharply depressed, particularly the snow and ice categories. Demand for winter apparel including hats, gloves, scarves, and snow boots was also strongly challenged.
November 2016 Total Snowfall (cm)
November Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets Ottawa, ON Winnipeg, MB Halifax, NS Thunder Bay, ON Edmonton, AB Quebec City, QC Goose Bay, NL
Snowfall Totals 31.0 13.2 1.8 15.6 0.8 13.0 23.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +9.1 -8.2 -11.0 -12.2 -16.9 -19.2 -38.2
Snowfall vs. LY +30.4 -2.8 +1.4 +7.1 -9.9 +12.8 -15.2
November 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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CANADA SNOWFALL SUMMARY October 2016 Snowfall was 198% Above Last Year and 4% Below Normal. •
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Snowfall totals were well above last year but slightly below normal. 13 out of the 26 major cities within Canada received measurable snowfall, compared to 12 cities last year. While more markets saw snow this year, the totals were still less than normal. Temperatures were warmer than normal, which inhibited snowfall for most markets. – Edmonton (36.6 cm), Goose Bay (36.6 cm), Prince Albert (34.8 cm), Calgary (13.0 cm), and Ottawa (5.9 cm) were the only markets that reported above normal snowfall. – Major markets like Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Winnipeg all had little to no snowfall reported, resulting in less than normal snow totals for the month. Normal October snowfall for the 26 largest metropolitan markets is 135.7 cm. – 130.1 cm fell this year (43.6 cm fell last year).
Consumer Impact – An active pattern produced snowfall in major markets out west, providing opportunity in early season demand compared to both last year and normal. The warmer than normal trend in the East created a more challenging start to the winter season.
October Snowfall (cm) Canadian Markets Goose Bay, NL Edmonton, AB Calgary, AB Ottawa, ON Prince George, BC
October 2016 Total Snowfall (cm)
Snowfall Totals 36.6 22.2 13.0 5.9 7.8
Snowfall vs. Normal +15.7 +14.3 +3.3 +1.8 -0.5
Snowfall vs. LY +13.4 +22.2 +10.0 +5.9 +3.8
October 2016 Snowfall vs. Normal (cm)
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