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Connecticut: first snow, freeze dates and white Christmas odds
Snow and freeze history for 2 NOAA weather stations in Connecticut, computed from 1995–2024 daily records. The earliest typical first snow among them is Hartford (Bradley Airport) (median Dec 3). The best white Christmas odds are at Bridgeport (Sikorsky Airport) (12%).
| City | First measurable snow (median) | First 1"+ snow (median) | White Christmas chance | Avg snowfall / season | First fall freeze (median) | Last spring freeze (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport (Sikorsky Airport) | Dec 7 | Dec 16 | 12% | 33.9" | Nov 8 | Apr 5 |
| Hartford (Bradley Airport) | Dec 3 | Dec 5 | – | 48.2" | Oct 18 | Apr 21 |
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