Earliest Austin snowfalls on record

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Believe it or not, Austin has had measurable snowfall during the autumn months. Measurable snowfall is rare throughout the entirety of the winter season with an average of 0.3″ of snow per year.

Looking in-depth at meteorological records kept since the 1890s, there have only been 47 years with observed measurable snowfall (0.1″>=). That means 37% of recorded years have had a tenth of an inch or more of snow.

The majority of snow events in Central Texas happen during the month of February. However, a strong fall cold front can open the door to cooler air masses and potential Texas snow.

In another blog, we look into the heaviest snowstorm in Austin history , which dated back to November 1937.

The average first freeze (32°) in Austin is December 1.

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