There's no real mystery to the lateness of this season - Dan would testify to that by the extended heat in Japan. If the ocean stays warm enough, there will be typhoons.

As of last weekend, there was still no visible snow on Mt. Fuji. Every day it goes without a snowcap sets a new record.

Speaking of records, i wonder how many times there have been 4 active systems in the NW Pacific in mid-Nov.