Could We See Snow on Halloween in the Tri-State?
I remember trick-or-treating one Halloween in the snow as a kid. It was just a light dusting, but it’s the only time I recall all the conditions lining up for white flakes in the tri-state before late November. The past few years have been warm. Last year, my husband and I dressed as Wayne and Garth — he wore a t-shirt, and I had on a flannel shirt. Even during a chilly Halloween a couple of years ago, we still didn’t see snow.
The Folklore That Sparked My Curiosity
So imagine my surprise when I saw a Facebook post claiming snow might be possible around Halloween this year in the tri-state area. Um, what?
I dug a little deeper and found that what they were referencing is actually weather folklore. The claim says:
“The first snowfall comes six weeks after the last thunderstorm in September.”
We did have a very brief thunderstorm last week. I only remember because my small dog ran outside and barked at the sky like he was challenging Thor, God of Thunder.
Why This Folklore Doesn’t Always Add Up
First, September isn’t even over yet, so we could still see more storms. Even if the rule were true, many Octobers and Novembers have passed without a single snowflake. Plus, are these sayings universal? Our local climate differs from other regions, so the timing might not apply here.
The Takeaway
While it’s fun to wonder if we’ll get a white Halloween, folklore isn’t the most reliable predictor. But who knows? Maybe this year we’ll finally have a snow-dusted Halloween in the tri-state. The weather has been extra unpredictable lately!
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