First snowfall typically happens in Springfield on Dec. 5
While the weather is cold enough for snow, we aren't seeing any in our forecast. However, Thursday does hold significance when it comes to winter weather. December 5th is the first average snowfall of the year. For the 2023/24 winter, the first snow fell on December 27, 2023. Springfield measured 0.20" of snow. The year [...]
While the weather is cold enough for snow, we aren't seeing any in our forecast. However, Thursday does hold significance when it comes to winter weather. December 5th is the first average snowfall of the year.
For the 2023/24 winter, the first snow fell on December 27, 2023. Springfield measured 0.20" of snow. The year before, the first snowfall was early on November 14, 2022 with 0.90".
November snowfall also occurred in 2019 and 2018. On November 12, 2018, 1.70" of snow fell.
Overall, the 2023-24 winter season was very lackluster when it comes to snow. Only 3.6" fell in Springfield.
Chief Meteorologist Jamie Warriner has released his 2024/25 Winter Weather Outlook and he feels this winter will be another disappointing one for snow lovers. Warriner is forecasting 2-8" of snow for the winter. Average snowfall is a little over 13" a year.
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