Environment Canada: Ontario Weather Review

From: CCNMatthews Newswire | Date: May 1, 2006 | Copyright information

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - May 1, 2006) -

April 2006

Much of Ontario last month was as dry as a good martini - or a match that could start a forest fire.

Northwestern Ontario had very little precipitation in April, with numerous locations showing readings below 10 millimetres for the entire month. And Southern Ontario had several sites with unusually low readings. These very dry conditions could create concern for the forest industry in the coming summer months. Measurable snowfall was reported only in the first week of the month, with significant amounts reported in Timmins, ...

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