What a difference a year can make. Just over a year after the snowvember snowstorm hit parts of Western New York, this November has proven to be unseasonably mild and relatively snow free depending on where you live. Meteorologist Kirk Apffel of the National Weather Service in Buffalo says the month of November has been well above average in the temperature department. In fact, this fall may wind up going down as one of the warmest on record.
Apffel-May be one of the warmest
And while the Chautauqua Ridge has had some snowfall, the city of Buffalo has not. Another round of snow is possible around mid-week. Apffel says if the Buffalo area misses out, a new record seems possible.
Kirk-Just a trace of snow in Buffalo
Apffel says there are several factors behind the extremely mild fall including a very strong El Nino. He doesn't see a pattern change anytime soon.
