Columbus (WCMH) – We finally did it this morning! Today was the official first freeze of the season for Columbus ending our late season streak.Today was the 11th latest first freeze on record here:
There have been only 10 other dates later for a first freeze since records have been kept (1878). The latest first freeze ever was November 27th, 1902.
First Freeze dates since 2000:
- 2016 Nov 10
- 2015 Oct 17
- 2014 Nov 02
- 2013 Oct 25
- 2012 Oct 11
- 2011 Oct 29
- 2010 Oct 30
- 2009 Oct 18
- 2008 Oct 22
- 2007 Nov 23
- 2006 Oct 15
- 2005 Oct 29
- 2004 Nov 09
- 2003 Oct 03
- 2002 Nov 01
- 2001 Oct 18
- 2000 Oct 29
This was our 2nd latest first freeze since 1957, and the 3rd latest at John Glenn Columbus International (Port Columbus Airport):
Columbus official data started to be recorded in 1948 at the airport. Since that time, today was the 3rd latest first freeze, the majority of the other later first freezes all occurred when the data was recorded in the city.
If you ever have questions about the first freeze, cold temps, or any other type of weather, send me an email to dmazza@wcmh.com
-Dave