REMARKS 



November had more rain and snow than usual, although the 

 month as a whole was normal. As in October, there were many 

 pleasant days during the month and the fall season has been 

 an enjoyable one in most respects. The first snow of the season 

 occurred on November 15, although a light trace was recorded 

 on the 11th. The normal date for first snowfall is November 6, 

 and last year only a trace was recorded in November. The snow- 

 storm on the 22nd and 23rd, in which 4 inches was recorded at 

 Amherst, was accompanied by high winds and although the 

 storm was not considered too severe in this section, in many 

 parts of New England it developed into one of the worst storms 

 of the season in many years. The total snowfall for the month 

 was 5.00 inches and the precipitation, 4.64 inches. The normal 

 snowfall for November is 2.34 inches and the normal precipita- 

 tion, 3.41 inches. 



The mean temperature for the month was 38.7 degrees, while 

 the normal for November is 38.9. Last year the mean was 38.8 

 degrees. The domestic heating load was 788 degree-days for 

 November, and the normal for this month is 784 degree-days. 

 The total load for the season through November 30 is 1373 degree- 

 days compared to a normal of 1389 for this period. 



There were 148 hours of bright sunshine for November, while 

 the normal for this month is 121 hours. 



Sleet fell on the 15th, and the roads were icy on the 21st, 

 22nd and 23rd. 



