Snowbarry

"Look. Caitlin... she's a good person. I'm begging you: don't turn her in. I will do anything you want"

- Barry to Julian

Snowbarry is a het ship between Barry Allen and Caitlin Snow on the CW series The Flash.

Canon
Team Flash

Barry Allen is struck by lightning after the Particle Accelerator explosion, turning him into a metahuman and the infamous hero "The Flash". After his situation becomes critical and Barry is put in a coma, he was moved to S.T.A.R. Labs where he was under the care of Caitlin Snow, Cisco Ramon and Harrison Wells (Eobard Thawne). Caitlin and Barry properly meet when Barry awakes from his coma and the team explain what happened. Barry starts doing tests under the guidance of Dr. Wells, and he and Caitlin quickly develop a deep understanding, first through their mutual experiences of loss; Barry losing his mother and Caitlin losing her fiancé, Ronnie Raymond. Caitlin is very cautious and quickly shows how much she cares for Barry, berating him for taking too many risks, while Barry in turn tries to assure her that he's okay, glad that she cares about his safety.

In the high stakes profession of saving lives the Flash dives into, Caitlin helps save his life multiple times, as he does hers in dangerous sitautions fighting metas. When faced with the meta Blackout, Barry loses his speed as Blackout siphons it off of him. Barry tells Caitlin how much he loves being the Flash and she tells him that with or without his speed, he's still him. When Barry asks Caitlin to shock him to jumpstart his speed, he asks her what she believes. She later tells him that she believes in him and that he was chosen to be gifted his powers and that he should believe, too, at a time when Barry needs reassurance of who he is and whether he is complete without his speed. When Blackout enters S.T.A.R. Labs, Caitlin and Barry hide together, holding hands for the first time.

Heatwave and Captain Cold later abduct Caitlin to lure the Flash, Barry is horrified and will do anything to get Caitlin back safe, while Caitlin in turn wishes to keep Barry safe, telling him not to come for her. When threatened by the villains, Caitlin tells them to do whatever they want to her as long as they leave Barry alone. Barry is very visibly worried and angered by Caitlin being kidnapped. After realising they're both pining for people they can't be with, Caitlin suggests that the two go out and have fun.

The night ends in drunken (on Caitlin's part) karaoke and Barry making sure Caitlin gets home safely. She asks him to stay with her until he falls asleep and Barry obliges. After defeating Peek-a-boo Caitlin seems to entertain the idea of her moving on and finding someone new to be crazy about and gives off the vibe that she is hinting to Barry.

Fanon
Snowbarry is a popular ship in the fandom. Along with Westallen and Barricity, Snowbarry is one of the most popular involving Barry Allen. Since the beginning of the series, Snowbarry has gained an increasing fan appreciation and Snowbarry fans also started referring to Caitlin Snow actor, Danielle Panabaker, as the Captain of Snowbarry due to her positive comments about the relationship and how she found chemistry between the two interesting. It is also common for the fans of this pairing to rival Westallen's fans or be compared to Olicity from Arrow.

Another so-titled Captain of Snowbarry is Harry Wells, the Earth-2 Harrison Wells, who is insinuated as always cheering on the couple through his actions.

Quotes
"Sometimes, great possibilities are right in front of us, and we don't see them because we choose not to"

- Barry

"I already lost someone I cared about in this building, I can't do it again!"

- Caitlin to Barry

Fandom
AO3

FANFICTION
 * FlashFrost
 * Caitlin x Barry
 * snowbarry

FORUMS
 * Snowbarry

TUMBLR

WIKIS

YT
 * SkyFullOfStars
 * ReactOutLoud

Photos

 * Snowbarry/Gallery