Stubborn snowbanks remain in eastern Ontario. On the prairies, an early-April blast of winter tested our patience. But, as we grumble (yet again) about how long the winter is, this is a reminder that snow in April is normal — at least for many Canadians.
A look back at weather records since 2000 from Environment and Climate Change Canada shows that April showers are by no means a guarantee.
Those in Calgary, for example, may remember a modest 3.2-centimetre dash of winter on June 6, 2009. And Torontonians, famous for their zen-like approach to snow, were greeted with 2.8 centimetres on April 24, 2002.
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