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Massachusetts: first snow, freeze dates and white Christmas odds
Snow and freeze history for 2 NOAA weather stations in Massachusetts, computed from 1995–2024 daily records. The earliest typical first snow among them is Blue Hill Observatory (median Nov 14). The best white Christmas odds are at Blue Hill Observatory (37%).
| City | First measurable snow (median) | First 1"+ snow (median) | White Christmas chance | Avg snowfall / season | First fall freeze (median) | Last spring freeze (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill Observatory | Nov 14 | Dec 4 | 37% | 68.5" | Oct 28 | Apr 17 |
| Worcester | Nov 18 | Nov 28 | – | 71.0" | Oct 24 | Apr 21 |
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