October 2026 general discussion

[Torch Tiger]

that looks a little like 10/16/09

[WinterWolf]

1 hour ago, Typhoon Tip said:

There it is ... the new climate normal for snow in October

The last accumulating snow here in October was 6 years ago….so it’s not all that normal, despite the BS. 

[tamarack]

1 hour ago, WinterWolf said:

The last accumulating snow here in October was 6 years ago….so it’s not all that normal, despite the BS. 

Even at my latitude it's uncommon - only 6 of 28 Octobers have had measurable snow, most recently in 2018.  Elsewhere in Maine - Gardiner had measurable in 2 of 12 Octobers, Fort Kent 8 of 10 but only 4 with 1"+ and none more than 4".  BGR 1973-75 had only traces, though the Maritimes had a blizzard on 10/20-21/1974.
We also had 0.7" on 10/26/1962 in NNJ.

[CT Valley Snowman]

Foliage seems to have dulled a bit locally after wind, rain, and a couple of freezes.  

[Brewbeer]

the freeze two nights ago dropped most of the leaves off a couple of maples in my yard