It’s been a month since St. John’s last had a day with no precipitation whatsoever.
October 23 was the last day when no precipitation was recorded in the capital city region and November the 7th was the last day on which only trace amounts were recorded.
Otherwise, it’s been RDF, and in some cases, heavy rain, for the last month straight.
Environment Canada meteorologist David Neil says precipitation levels so far this November have far surpassed previous Novembers.
Normal rainfall for the month of November in St. John’s is usually in the range of 100 to 125 mm. “So far up to yesterday, we’re just shy of 209 mm, and we’ve also picked up some additional accumulation today as well.”
Popular Hiking Trails in Rough Shape
The relentless deluge in parts of the island the past couple of weeks has left some of the hiking trails in rough shape. Not in terms of physical damage, but parts of trails become muddy rivers, making things tough for hikers.
Pat Ryan, Vice-President of Trail Management for the East Coast Trail on the Avalon, says it’s easy to slip on rocks and boardwalks. Similar conditions exist on the Manuels River Trail.
For the hardy souls who do venture out, Ryan says it’s important to give yourself some extra time and to use caution.
Ryan says you have to be careful as it’s easy to slip and slide, so it’s important to be outfitted with appropriate gear.
