First Alert: Connecticut Gets First Snowfall of the Season

It looks like winter in Connecticut after the first snowfall arrived on Oct. 30.

The state has only seen snow five times during the month of October since 1905.

Mr. Leary and Mrs. Keilty built a snowman in front of @GoshenCenterSch on Halloween Eve 🎃 ⛄️ @RSD6_LPS_Supt @bobmaxon @ryanhanrahan @NBCConnecticut pic.twitter.com/xRCLAMoyJ5
— Tra Keilty (@TraKeilty) October 30, 2020

The higher elevations of northern Connecticut could see two to four inches of snow when it comes to an end.

1.1" here in West Hartford. We also picked up measurable snow (0.1") on May 9th this year! @NWSBoston @bobmaxon #nbcct
— Ryan Hanrahan (@ryanhanrahan) October 30, 2020

In the Hartford area and most of inland Connecticut, one to two inches of snow is possible. Little if any accumulation is expected along the shoreline.

Here's a look at our latest snowfall accumulation map.

NBC Connecticut

The first snowfall of the season is underway & NBC CT meteorologists Josh Cingranelli brings us the latest from Tolland.

Snow coming down at a decent clip on Norfolk #nbcct pic.twitter.com/S38cW2001C
— Josh Cingranelli (@WeatherJosh) October 30, 2020

Rain is changing to snow right now. A few inches is possible before it ends midday. Only the 6th time measurable snow has happened in CT in the 115 years of weather records!! Just enough to create some slick spots and weigh down some trees. #NBCCT pic.twitter.com/Jx7V75yEDc
— Bob Maxon (@bobmaxon) October 30, 2020

The first snowfall of the season came on Oct. 30, 2020 and Snow Monster was in Norfolk when the snow started falling.

Also can't rule out some scattered power outages with leaves still on many trees. In a totally different league than 2011 but a few limbs may come down. #nbcct
— Ryan Hanrahan (@ryanhanrahan) October 29, 2020

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A shot of cold air arrived from Canada, transitioning rain showers over to snow showers.

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Snow and rain showers will gradually come to an end by the lunchtime hour with cold air continuing to filter into the region. Look for highs on Friday only in the upper 30s with overnight lows in the twenties statewide.