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Environment Canada meteorologist Peter Kimbell suggests that Toronto typically sees its first significant snowfall, at least one centimetre, around mid-November based on recent data. However, past years have shown variability; for example, in 2025, the city received 10 centimetres of snow on November 9, while in 2024, it didn’t get measurable snow until December 4. Kimbell notes that October is generally too early for significant snowfall, with Toronto averaging only 0.2 centimetres in October compared to 9.3 centimetres in November. He also mentions that an El Niño can make winter warmer but doesn't predict the exact timing of the first snowfall.
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Torontonians are wondering when they might see their first significant snowfall this winter. According to Environment Canada meteorologist Peter Kimbell, based on recent climatological data, mid-November is the best estimate for when Toronto typically sees its first snowfall of at least one centimeter. However, there can be considerable variation; every few years, some snow may appear as early as the end of October. For instance, in 2025, Toronto experienced a major snowstorm with 10 centimeters on Nov. 9, causing significant traffic disruptions and over 300 weather-related incidents reported by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). In contrast, 2024 saw no measurable snow until Dec. 4, when seven centimeters fell. This variability underscores that while mid-November is the most common timeframe, earlier or later dates are possible.
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Torontonians wondering when the first real taste of winter will arrive may want to circle mid-November on the calendar.
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According to Environment Canada, recent snowfall data suggests Toronto typically sees its first snowfall of at least one centimetre around the middle of November, although there can be considerable variation from year to year.
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It’s a question that will be top of mind for many who woke up to low single-digit temperatures Tuesday morning.
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In an interview, Environment Canada meteorologist Peter Kimbell said that October is generally too early for much in the way of snow, with the city averaging just 0.2 centimetres during the month compared with 9.3 centimetres in November.
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Over the past five years, Toronto’s first snowfall of at least one centimetre has generally arrived in November.
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snowfall → arrive → November
It was a storm that led to traffic chaos across the GTA, with the OPP reporting more than 300 weather-related incidents.
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OPP → lead → incidents
The year before that, in 2024, the city did not record at least one centimetre of snow until Dec. 4, when seven centimetres fell.
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These trends make mid-November the best estimate based on recent climatology, Kimbell said, though Toronto can occasionally see some snow before the end of October.
“Every few years, we get a little snow by the end of October,” Kimbell explained.
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Kimbell → make → October
When asked about if this winter’s strong El Niño could have an impact, he mentioned it could increase the chances of a warmer-than-average winter in Ontario, but cautioned its influence is generally stronger in Western Canada — and does not provide much help in predicting the date of Toronto’s first snowfall.
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Kimbell said there remains “a lot of randomness involved in the weather forecast,” making the city’s historical averages a better guide.
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