1 hour ago, DrZnaturally said:

we are plannng on opening up Sabal palmetto Bridgeport WED April 8th,2026 after the cold weather passes; what a winter 2025-2025

 

 

Key 2026 Temperature Details (Bridgeport, CT):

• February 8, 2026: A low of 2°F was recorded, which was 23 degrees colder than the normal low for that date, 
• The palm has seen colder temperatures
• The lowest temperature recorded in 
  Bridgeport, CT
  , over the last 20 years was -6°F (-21°C), set on February 14, 2016. 

Don't forget that December was fairly cold, too. In fact, all three winter months were near or below average for the first time in years.

Ironic that the Valentine Day 2016 cold snap is the coldest temp in recent years when that was an otherwise very mild winter. 2014 and 15 were extremely cold, much colder than even this winter overall, but it's annual low was 1 F higher than 2016. 

Bridgeport (KBDR) station reported a freeze this morning, Thursday, April 9th. Supposedly this station is at the airport directly on the water. 

Postponed the Sabal palemetto BRIDGEPORT palm unwrap until Tax day April 15th,2026,

because of the late season cold snap; Not that it would have phased the Sabal!!

will keep everyone up to date with photos;

better weather ahead

Best,

DrZ

How is it after the coldest winter since 2015? Another possible frost this sunday and monday night. April 20- 22. 

PALM REPORT 2026

Hi,

 

Wiithout any supplemenetal heat,[which many Palm enthusiasts do to enhance survival]

 

Babshi

 

,our Sabal palmetto, in Bridgeport, certainly took a real beating by the winter 2025-2025; she lost 2/3 of her fronds, but her spear is strong and im sure she will recover well in a few months with some feeding and care and now seeing the daylight.

we will post pictures

 

thanks,

 

DrZ...naturally