The skating trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park is closed at the beginning of Feb due to above freezing temps melting the ice surface
While those that enjoy snow sports are feeling mighty depressed at this time we are all confident that a sudden surge of snowmobile and snow blower purchases have brought about this warmer weather. The Ontario Snow Report on Feb 7 indicates that "Snowpack levels across Ontario are currently 41% of normal. Ontario's annual average snowfall total is 48".
The warmer temperatures are also making up for the lack of sunshine - booyah. The Government of Canada seasonal forecast for Toronto shows a 57% chance for higher than normal temps for February to April 2024! This makes the coldest and darkest of seasons in Toronto a little more comfortable and I'm hoping it keeps going until the vernal equinox on March 21, 2024 when Spring takes over.
Another indicator of warmer temps include the Great Lakes Ice Cover from GLSEA which, as of Feb 6, 2024, is only 6.7%, down from 2023's 17.4% at the same time. This is also down considerably since my last Heart of Winter post in 2018.
It's still not warm enough to have outdoor Carnival in February
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