When Will Boston See Its First Snow of the Season?

Snowfall in Boston: What to Expect This Winter

Boston is just 39 shopping days away from Christmas, and many are wondering when the first snow will arrive. The average first measurable snowfall in Boston happens around November 28, which coincides with Thanksgiving this year. In Worcester, the first measurable snow typically arrives even earlier, around November 18.

In recent years, these dates have shifted later. Last year, Boston saw its first measurable snow on December 6. Since 2015, measurable snow has only occurred twice in Boston before Thanksgiving.

The average date for the first inch of snow in Boston is December 11, while in Worcester, it’s November 26. The first significant snowstorm in Boston usually arrives around December 27, compared to December 11 in Worcester.

White Christmases are becoming less common. North and west of Boston, the chances are about 50-50, but recent climate trends suggest these odds may be decreasing.

Big snowstorms are also rare. It has been almost 1,000 days since Boston experienced four inches of snow or more in a single storm. The last such event was on February 25, 2022. The past two winters rank among the least snowy in Boston’s recorded history.

As winter approaches, many wonder how much snow Boston will receive this year. The official WBZ Winter Weather Forecast will air next Thursday, promising a detailed prediction then. Currently, no snow is in the immediate forecast. There are hints of a potential colder and wetter pattern in the days ahead, but these predictions are tentative.

For now, residents might want to test their snowblowers and prepare for the season.