Sleet covering our frost blankets and roof tops. 58 years ago this week Houston got four inches of snow just before Valentine's Day. :) Temps have cooled slightly, but we are still to have upper 90s tomorrow and Friday. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 13, 2009: Yes, I would agree that the snow in Houston brought back many happy memories of things like sledding and tobogganing such as you remember in Michigan and I remember growing up in my early childhood in Wisconsin. Greatest Amount of Snow in Three Days. I know what you mean about southern people not knowing how to handle snow on their roadwaysbut then why should they be practiced? And that was the warm up. Our parents would also join in playing with us occasionally. "Oohs" and "aahs" relating to the rare spectacle brought smiles to our faces. The impact of Texas's destructive winter storm has been predicted to end up costing the area nearly $50 billion to recover.According to AccuWeather forecasters, the excessive amount will cover the cost of missed wages, the repair of damage to businesses and houses, as well as the cost of cleaning up and around the state."Jonathan Porter, its chief meteorologist, said: "[The estimate] denotes . On December 22 1929, 2.5 inches of snow fell in Houston. Enjoy your snow when it comes and stay warm. Rochelle Frank from California Gold Country on December 06, 2009: We are bracing for a pretty big snowstorm here tonight and tomorrow-- predicted to be between 8- 12 inches. 14 Poorest. Florida is a great state that we have certainly enjoyed visiting. From the Feb. 13, 1960, Houston Chronicle: Mrs. John D. Tamborello and daughter, Janice Lynn, 6, put finishing touches on a huge snowman they built in front of their home at 4231 Ruskin. That tied the dates record low, which was originally set way back in 1895. Sun & Moon. I was running a paper in the Texas Highland Lakes in 1989 and the local electric cooperative was nearly brought to its knees with snapped lines (both from tree limbs falling through them and snapping on their own due to the weight of freezing rain). Feb. 13, 1960. The December 1983 cold wave was another hall of fame event for Houston. Those patterns were so pretty! While this weekend's winter storm in Texas might not dump the white stuff on the Bayou City, the city is no stranger to dealing with copious amounts of snow. When Did It Snow On Christmas In Houston? Great hub and great day! While this weekend's winter storm in Texas might not dump the white stuff on the Bayou City, the city is no stranger to dealing with copious amounts of snow. (For the record, the all-time low was 18, in 1983. . That must be an adjustment for you since you have obviously experienced other climactic conditions. It was 58 years ago this week that Houston got a final, fluffy taste of winter as the city was blessed with snow. Hope you enjoyed your nice drive in the snow where you live. Coldest temperature: 10 on 1/19 Greatest Snowfall in One Season Thanks for commenting. At least we made it, though. Yeswe only had snow for one day in Houston, Texasbut it was so unusual that it made the record books and made for some fun down here. Coldest temperature: 21 on 2/2 A rare and record breaking snowfall occurred Christmas Eve into early Christmas morning across south and southeast Texas. That was a great place to go but unfortunately my memories are a bit fuzzy, because I fell out of a tobboggan, not so good. The snow didn't just fall in Houston. Erics morning post does a nice job discussing what we know and expect over the coming days. Example video title will go here for this video. The February 1899 cold snap covered most of the eastern half of the United States, and it could be deemed the granddaddy of them all in the South. A few years back, one Houstonian digitized some old family home movies of the 1960 and 1973 snows and posted the footage onto YouTube. December 13: 19 15 Poorest. In any case it is very early -- in St. John's we sometimes even have green Christmases, in fact. Some areas of the city saw 12 inches of snow in 2004. January is the coldest month of the year in Louisiana, with freezing nights in the northern portion of the state. It was afternoon and there werent many patrons at the museum as it was close to Christmas. The February 13, 1899 edition of the Houston Post described the cold snap thusly: When a younger friend approaches him now and suggests to him, with a degree of profanity based on the length of time he has been exposed to the chilling, biting, nipping North wind, that its pretty cold, the oldest inhabitant cannot yawn, draw closer to the welcome fire, and say, with an air of conscious superiority, Yes, but away back in 73 there was a norther that. He has no recourse but to moodily assent, put a few more coals in the blazing grate and reflect on what has been, what might have been and what may be. What year was it 80 degrees on Christmas? So lets look back at some other memorable Houston cold snaps through the years. Snow plow removal companies, Municipalities, Universities and others that fight snow can plan for the worst with this data. Im just amazed at how much your part of Texas looks like a typical British suburb, except we get a bit more of the white stuff. :-) Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. It is just past noon, and the temperature in Houston is 18 degrees Fahrenheit. On average, there are about 139 tornadoes in a year. 136 reviews. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 47F to 95F and is rarely below 35F or above 100F. The 4.4 inches were the highest amount of snow in Houston since the record-setting storm of 1895, which dumped a whopping 20 inches of snow in Houston on Valentine's Day. It came. http://thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=308841&sc Lucky Houston, Texasyesbut just for about 24 hours. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 07, 2009: Thanks for the metric conversion. Meanwhile, snow is also falling in northern Mexico. Jeanne Johnson of 1937 W. Main, kisses a snowman. What delighted me the most was seeing a neighbor pulling her two young children on a homemade sled. We get a little, or sometimes a couple of feet, but it does not last very long. For some reason, I remember a winter streak in December, I thought, in the late 1970s where the actual temperature was at or below freezing for several days, maybe a week? Where is the best weather in Texas to live? Fun story and just reading it helped me feel cooler. 2021/2022. While snow in Houston doesn't happen every winter, it does indeed happen. Other outdoor activities included sledding, tobogganing, and ice skating. Bosscat, As the countrys fourth largest airport system, the Houston Airport System serves over 180 cities worldwide, with Bush Intercontinental Airport ranking third in the United, The amount of rain in March is normal with an average of 86mm (3.4in). Apparently we had just the right conditions although rare to have such a snow event take place. Back on Feb. 12, 1960 the city got just over four inches of the white snow. Photo of me and the snowman in the early 1970s. Coldest temperature: 11 on 12/25 Zip code: 77093. Snowfall records are reviewed and updated yearly. The nurseries should be doing a brisk business again this spring when people will be replacing lost plants. Fer cryin out loud dude, the name on the building was right across the street! Definitely dont disagree, but for this post, we focused on extreme temperatures. We hit a snow storm in Dallas scary and slippery. There was also an ice storm of sorts on the 4th. I have a copy of that December 23, 1989 Chronicle front page because Im in the photo. Between crop losses and other damage, the cold of December 1989 was estimated at the time to cause $300 to $500 million in damage (up to $1 billion in 2021 dollars) in Southeast and Coastal Texas, according to NOAAs December 1989 StormData publication. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 20, 2009: We can always relive "those days of yester years" in our own minds! Hails in my country although rarely happen, but sometimes contain big ice so that they can break wind shield of cars. It truly is a thing of beauty! . Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 14, 2016: I guess that happens in just about any cold climate where it snows. Latest on the coaching search, What it took to bring the Final Four to Houston, Tornado Watch issued for several Houston area counties. 17 How far is Austin from the Mexican border? All but one were mere dustings. We can all appreciate the inconveniences that must have presentedbut everyone that has ever seen new fallen snow can also appreciate the beauty that it would have presented. I'd much rather have the snow! Great memories for a great hub, Peggy. United States snow records can be found by reviewing the snowfall records of over 200 cities. I never used them though. However, I have been to Thredbo in Australia, wheeeeeee, I fell out of a toboggan, and hit my head on a rock. We were having downstreams of cool weather since August last year. It is usually more likely to arrive in January and February. Average household income: $40,688. agusfanani from Indonesia on December 13, 2009: I didn't know the name of iced rain is hail, thank for sharing. In addition to the cold, what is likely the worst ice storm in city history led to serious damage and disruption. BB. Actor Jeremy Renner tweeted he is home from the hospital more than two weeks after he was crushed in a snowplow accident. Actual temps in the 90's. Coldest temperature: 10 on 2/8 Snowball fights were only fun when you came out barely "hit" which in my case was never. The 46-year-old Houston diner, seen on surveillance video fatally shooting a robbery suspect, will go before a grand jury which will decide whether to charge him. Helps my addled brain that did not grow up learning metric measurements. Thats what they are saying for Texas, YAY! Answer (1 of 21): I've lived in Houston since 1979. Thanks for sharing your story in this hub about your childhood days. A few flakes were falling as our company arrived, but soon the snow started falling in earnest. A narrow band of heavy snow moved in the night of Christmas Eve, bringing 9-12 inches around Victoria and Edna with 6 inches in Angleton and 4 inches on the beach in Galveston. During this time of year, sledding was best. Houston officially has never had a white Christmas, but some areas just outside the city in southeast Texas sure did in 2004. Happy to hear that you enjoyed this snow in Houston, Texas hub. Snowfall in Dallas is uncommon. That's a pitiful looking snowman, honey. We don't get snow in Orlando. We lost him in January 2019 and I sure wish he could still be here. Probably. 59 Likes, TikTok video from Hibachitoyoutx (@hibachitoyoutx): "WE LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR! The last recorded snowfall in Houston was on February 15, 2021. This means we can probably expect more than half of all Christmas Days to be a white Christmas. (Weather station: Houston Hobby Airport, USA). 3.) Mrs. C.A. MA warning 31 F Snow; Houston, . Since then I have changed, mainly from the anxiety and sense of derealization and hopelessness." Thanks for commenting on my Wow! Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on August 28, 2013: Thanks for letting me know that this has inspired your own writing efforts. It was a wow moment because we rarely see snow at all down here. 12AM 3AM 6AM 9AM 12PM 3PM 6PM 9PM 12AM 50. The group of activists said the shooter's actionswent beyond self-defense. Those moments are memorable from year to year. Those snowball fights were good ones and brought about much laughter. Community activists call for arrest of Houston taqueria customer who fatally shot suspected robber. I think that snow person should have had a bright parasol , a sun visor, and maybe an exotic drink, reflecting it's surroundings more than a woolen scarf or hat that would have served to warm him/her up and promote melting the quicker! Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on October 31, 2011: I know according to the news that the New England states have been blasted with snow and so early in the season. Working the loading dock that night, I swore it was the coldest I had ever been. Yes, you would definitely have been used to seeing snow up there. Explore the history of Houston by decade in this interactive timeline. No matter the number of layers and how heavy the coat five minutes inside was my limit. Here in the DC metro area the first snowfall of the season tends to cause a mess. I'll show you some photos that I took from the windows inside our home. Since 1961, countrywide, snow has fallen on 17 Christmas Days (1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2009 and 2010), with nine of these having snow lying on the ground at 09:00 (1964, 1970, 1980, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2010). Take care . 2019/2020. February 1895 was a memorable cold snap, with 4 daily records still standing today. It took a while for any accumulation of snow due to the warmth of the ground. Ice storms and snowstorms could take up their own special post! A roundup of photographic proof that Houston can indeed become a winter wonderland (or, you know, a frozen hell-scape.) So, to begin our trip through history, lets set the table with the current cold outbreak. The snowman shown here was in our subdivision about five houses away from where we live. The heavy bloom is about to begin. February 1960. Maybe that was only the first roundfor the Winter, Peggy WWho knows? But you may not know . We were a little iffy about giving our names to the photographer but figured the guy who signed our paychecks wouldnt mind if the museums name was in the paper. beccas90 from New York on October 31, 2011: We just had snow over the weekend in New England with parts of Connecticut getting 20" - but we got a more modest 6". Tobogganing was my favorite thing as a boy in Michigan; and sledding. Outside the fort, there was an endless amount of snow to construct our snowballs while it was more limited inside the fort. Lovely hub. By Allyson Waller. I currently live on the northwest side. In my scanning of the article my poor brain did not catch the metric measurement. :-(. (Were the winds not 100 km/h rather than 100 mph? According to an MSNBC source, Houston has only experienced snow falling thirty-three times since 1895, so one must realize with a statistic like that just how . Of course, Houstonians now are so used to snow after these past . Again, in January 1949 2.6 inches of snow fell on Houston. LOL Cool hub Peggy. My Dad would have to lift the second part of the body onto the first giant ball and then hoist the head on top. Tom rubenoff from United States on December 07, 2009: How could you possibly live with snow? From the Feburary 13, 1960, Houston Post: Snow-covered lot produces a wintry scene. That month, during a two day weather event, as much as 7 or 8 inches of snow fell over parts of northern Texas. The effect when gazing out of our windows is the same. Probably a good thing that we do not get more of the snow because we would lose many of the tropical plants that typically grow here. If you do not like the coldthen best stay away from snow. The 1997 Ice Storm is up there with 1989, and the impact to the region from that 97 storm was much more significant (at least as I remember it). However, the current Monday through Friday forecast (as of Saturday afternoon) shows an average temperature of 28.5 degrees for the 5 day period. i have not experienced snow and i bet i will not like it. I used to have relatives living in New Jersey. Contents1 Has Houston ever had snow?2 On what year did it last snow in Houston Texas on Christmas [] We had snow last night. We'd like to see what birthrates for Houston were like nine months later. In its winter outlook issued in mid-November, NOAA forecast that Houston would have a 33 percent to 40 percent chance of above . To top it off, it has never previously snowed two years in a row. Moving to a new post, my dad was being stationed in NY. And my roof is still white on the day after! I do!! And all this makes him sad, very, very sad.. While this weekend's winter storm in Texas might not dump the white stuff on the Bayou City, the city is no stranger to dealing with copious amounts of snow. Hope all is well with you. Ha! Searching for Shelley Duvall's Houston Snow Day . Count me a bit skepitcal it will get quite that cold but for sure this will be the coldest in 30 years. The first recorded date on which the city received its first 2 inches of snowfall. It is snowing where I am right now. Coldest temperature: 19 on 1/17 HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Some areas around Houston saw nearly a foot of snow. The 1940 cold snap came with snow on January 22nd, with up to 3 inches reported from Houston into southern Louisiana and more elsewhere in the states. The two-day cumulative snow record covered the period from February 13th, 1960 toFebruary 14th, 1960. aria-label=Most snow in two days role=img> Even rain is a rarity here! Bet those pictures of your mother's roses with snow on them are pretty. So many happy tears#houston #htx #houstontx #houstontexas #houstontexans #houstonrockets #HolidayOREOke #texas #houstonrealestate #houstonfood #houstonhairstylist #tx #galveston #katytx #cypresstx #riveroak". But ultimately, whether it really can join the ranks of a 1989 or 1983 or 1899 will depend on just how cold it gets Tuesday morning. It also does damage here when it falls depending upon the size of it. Snowman in Houston, Texas! Doug would be having a ball right now, and he would also be the most-watched personality on Houston television through this thing. Then when we saw it we were all miffed because he got the museums name wrong! Snow returns after 34-year absence It would be more than 30 years before Houston saw a decent amount of snow again. Thanks for your comment. Grein of San Antonio and Mrs. W.C. Magee of 347 Zoe. It was fun seeing those heavy wet flakes fall this past winter. Glad you enjoyed this hub about the snow we received in Houston, Texas. My daughter lived in Houston for awhile, and I went to visit her one July. I was a lowly undergraduate in December 1989 and took a job loading 18 wheelers (night shift) in between semester to earn some holiday cash. It seems colder air may push in here a little faster on Sunday night and Monday morning. 18 What kind of weather is in Austin Texas? (: C E Clark from North Texas on February 16, 2016: Came back to share this great article! While this was not really a record-setting event in Houston, other parts of Texas saw some impressive records. In February 2021, snow reached 15 cm (6 in), as it had not happened for decades. Maybe somedayor until then, at least you have pictures. Snow falls on traffic at Main St. and Prairie in downtown Houston, February 1960. Video sent to Houston ABC station KTRK showed kids running out to greet the big, wet flakes. The snow patterns are irregular, and the most recent one was in February of 2021, although winter did not hit Houston as hard as it did in other parts of the US. 02/12/2021 By Dianna Wray. February 13, 1960. The last recorded snowfall in Houston was on February 15, 2021. In our eyes, Mr. Snowman is a real beauty! Eric wrote about it at the Houston Chronicle. Houston, TX Weather History . You can, 77005. 2020/2021. I remember the second or third year after my husband and I married, there was a snowfall. What was missing most of the winter was bitterly cold air which we have now. See the photos below taken at our home. Driving skills become honed after a while. Snow has fallen the week before and the week after the holiday but never on the 25th. December 16: 19 Houston Temperature History 2022. The short answer is yes, it does snow on the beach. Time/General. I have pictures of my mom's blooming rose bushes with snow on them. I'm sure the sun melted him/her in short time in any case. It made for some nice winter drives. 922 reviews. There are unverified reports of snow falling too but that may be an exaggeration. In Jan. 1940, 3 inches of snow fell in Houston, and it snowed again in Jan. 1949, dropping 2.6 inches of snow. Wettest 1.64 1982 1.42 1938 1.31 1930 Contents1 What year did it snow on Christmas in [] I enjoyed reading your hub and no I don't think anybody is pathetic for getting excited over a few inches in one of warmer states. At that time, in the early 1970s, as well as today, Houston goes into play mode except for the people responsible for keeping the roadways safe and other key personnel whose jobs are pertinent for keeping the populace safe. Tomorrow is another day to get back into the groove. Thus, our rare snow in Houston, Texas provided a fun day making for good memories. Actor Jeremy Renner tweeted he is home from the hospital more than two weeks after he was crushed in a snowplow accident, CNN reported. BELIEVE ITSNOW IN HOUSTON, TEXAS and quite an accumulation considering the place! How much snow did you actually get where you live? The only snow generally seen around here is manmade, and only for special occasions. Photo taken at Sonny Look's on Quitman. It would be fun to see snow at least once a year but unfortunately living in Houston we seldom get away in the winter heading north. Not a whole lot has changed, though I think three things stand out. Wonderful momeriesthanks for the photos! And yet it happened exactly 200 years ago, in the last week of April 1815. The model and fashion designer said she shares her win with H-Town. . Nights at or below freezing: 10, split up over 20 days. Not exactly the usual fun filled stories one usually congers up when relating snow stories. So here is your next trivia challenge when was the last time the entire continental US was at or below freezing? Age and gravity has taken its expected toll. :-). I have been down south when it snows and it's no fun for me. The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004) What year did it snow on Christmas Day in Houston? :-) Thanks for this comment on the Snow in Houston. So this certainly qualifies as an upper echelon, if not historic cold snap. Too bad that you have never seen snow falling or the effect in person. Hope all is well with you also. DST Changes. The earliest snowfall Houston's ever seen was in 2009 when we got an entire inch of snow on Dec. 4. J Beadle from Wisconsin on December 16, 2009: It looks like spring there!!! Clear. when did it snow in houston 2017: snow in houston 2019: snow in houston history: has it ever snowed in houston texas: houston winter 2017-2018: houston weather december 2017: will it snow in houston 2018: snow in texas 2019: snow in texas this week: texas snow cones: waco texas snow: snow in texas 2018: does it snow in texas austin: snow in . Hope you are enjoying cooler temps too. The snow in Houston, Texas definitely slowed things down whether people appreciated it or not. On December 22 1929, 2.5 inches of snow fell in Houston.Christmas Day Climate Data. The last recorded snowfall in Houston was on February 15, 2021. We handily built a spectacular snowman in the apartment complex where we were living at the time. hub. It wasnt until I got home after the shift that I learned that it got down to 7F! Jeremy Renner was helping a stranded . Houston sculptor's next giant statue to be installed near Bush airport, 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' removed from Conroe ISD curriculum, 3 men accused of stealing from ATM after busting through glass door. It has really been a warm winter down here this year and from what you sayin Georgia also. 16 Is Austin Texas in the desert? Weather reports had warned of possible snow and icy conditions. My first white Christmas was on Dec. 25, 2004, when I was visiting my mom in South Central Texas (her house is about the halfway point between San Antonio and Corpus). Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 09, 2017: You are correct. Thank you. If Houston's Hobby Airport reaches freezing tonight, it'll be the . Probability (%) of having Snow on the Ground of at least 1 inch deep or Snowfall of at least 0.1 inches on December 25.Chances of Snow for Christmas at USA Cities. Everyone was in a state of excitement. If memory serves ( a big if) there was an official measuring site for downtown (in addition to the official site for the city of Houston), its final location, before it was discontinued, was on the Rice campus. Houston was hit with 20 inches of snow on Feb. 14 and 15. Fortunately, weve broken down the best fitness mirrors for a variety of needs. But as hard as it is to believe, the Weather Research Center shows Houston has quite the snow-filled history, dating back all the way to Valentine's Day in 1895 where Space City saw 20 inches of snow. This was a different storm from the historic event that struck the Midwest and southern Canada around . December 22: 13 By Kristine Cummings / August 15, 2022. Local activists said the patron went beyond self-defense when he shot and killed 30-year-old . No one knows how to drive in the snow down here, and for sure, not icy roads! Where do the Astros stack up in MLB Networks position rankings? Sharing this of course. I remember February 2011 vividly because I moved to Houston for a time that month and arrived at the end of January. Good luck! Nice to see you here! Still it was the wet snow kind due to time of year and this is the best type to make a snowman. It was a wow moment because we rarely see snow at all down here. Send a letter to Santa! Texas is known for being hot, really hot. It looks like you guys enjoyed your snow and had a nice, cozy day indoors! Thanks for the comment. I would love to share links. Her visit ended up being longer than anticipated because her flights kept getting cancelled. Houston officially bottomed out at 21 degrees on February 2nd. The first ones are always excitingbut like you saidit gets old after a while dealing with the effects of the snow and ice. Weather. Back in 1895, the Bayou City was turned into a winter wonderland with 20 inches dropping on the Hallmark holiday. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on February 18, 2016: Hard to make a gigantic snowman like the ones we used to make in Wisconsin here in Houston where it rarely ever snows. 1860s. The earliest accumulating snow in Houston is December 4th, 2009. . very weak actually. The closest the Houston metropolitan area came to a white Christmas occurred on December 22, 1989 when 1.7 inches of snow fell at Intercontinental Airport. Craig Hlavaty is a freelance writer for chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. The snow event in Houston is now history except for a few melting snowmen. But at least if we are going to have a cold snap we are shooting the moon with this one and going all the way. We saw a teenager walking outside our home doing the very same thing. Galveston averages 0 inches of snow per year. We registered 5 straight days with lows in the 20s from February 1-5 and 4 days from February 9-12. One person was injured and taken to a hospital in Victoria, Texas, authorities said. Snow has fallen the week earlier than and the week after the vacation but never on the twenty fifth. Thanks for the update. I remember the 1983 winter as we drove to Amarillo for Christmas and hit Ice at Temple and had to crawl the rest of the way up US 289. It is an oddity when we get to see any where we live in Houston. Took us *** 21 *** hours to make the drive. I grew up in coastal Southern California where there is one season all year-- but we always visited the snow in the winter, since it was only a couple of hours to the mountains. dohn121 from Hudson Valley, New York on December 05, 2009: What a coincidence that you wrote this one, Peggy! Hey! Areas north of Houston may get lucky and see a few snowflakes Wednesday morning, and anytime that happens, its a big deal. And I would like to see the photo actually! So that means you got about 9 inches of snow on the ground. Thanks for adding that memory to this hub. Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on February 16, 2016: Hi, Peggy. Houston's new record for earliest snowfall of the season is now Nov. 13, 2018. No one is talking about it for some reason, but it clogged up the city. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on September 18, 2015: It will be a while (perhaps many years here in Houston?) Did it accumulate on the ground? Dallas gets snow and ice much more often than we do in Houston. 11 How cold did it get in Austin in February 2021? Greatest Amount of Snow in One Day, 4.4in. Thanks for your comemnt. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Snow in Houston doesn't happen every winter, but it does happen. So let's look back at some other memorable Houston cold snaps through the years. Won't have to run the sprinker system and pay for water. January 2018. A low of 10 in 1895 (measured at the official site at the time, which Im guessing was in downtown) could have meant that the temp out in the country (such as where the official site is now, IIRC at Bush airport) was around zero degrees. A rare sight! before we see more snow. Scary! What a treat the snowfall was for you all there such a thrill there for you. The mother of all snows came on Valentine's Day in 1895. How common is snow in Houston? Thanks for your comment. The switch flipped on January 28, when temperatures dropped 40, and then January 29 when they kept dropping to 24 degrees. By New Year's Eve we were back to beautiful muggy Houston. It does seem that we go from HOT, HOT, HOT to COLD, COLD, COLD these days with little in between. Thanks for reading and leaving your interesting comment. It is a rarity, that's for sure! The snow line ran from Cotulla to Cuero to Sugar Land to Winnie. There is some reason to believe that this year is unlikely for snow. RELATED:That time it snowed in Houston in 2008 and everyone was so excited. In 2004 Galveston experienced its first-ever white Christmas. Source: Snow Plow News Winter Weather News / Snow Research. In January 1940 Houston received 3 inches of snow. By iced rains, do you mean hail? I seem to remember that people once put chains on their tires to get through snow and ice. Its bad in the sense that were likely to endure a longer stretch of temperatures in the mid-20s or colder. Its good, however, in the sense that this might lead to more sleet (or snow) and less freezing rain. Since I've lived in Houston, it has "snowed" about five or six times. With the predicted winds you must have had some good sized snow drifts. Well, the reality is that January 2018, while impressive, was split up over 3 weeks and came with comparatively mild daytime highs. December 4, 2009, will go down in the record books as the earliest snowfall in Houston, Texas history. . Last night on Valentine's Day, sleet mixed with snow started falling. Impressive! 20 Do you . You are correctit was 100 km/h not 100 mph. In the video, take a look back at the major snow days in the city's history. . We did hit 19 degrees, which at that time was our coldest low temperature since 1996. I just inserted the photos to show the ages when my brothers and I were playing in the snow. Since 1960, around half of the years have seen at least 5% of the network record snow falling on Christmas Day. Thought I would die from the heat, so funny to see a snowman there. I remember driving down the street and and seeing water coming under the front doors of MANY homes and heading out to the street. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on October 30, 2011: Undertstandable that you and others in the store became fascinated by the snowfall in The Woodlands. Aint revealing which one is me. I guess time will tell. I just saw KHOU 11 forecast a low of 4 at IAH. This is early snow for us. The closest the Houston metropolitan area came to a white Christmas occurred on December 22, 1989 when 1.7 inches of snow fell at Intercontinental Airport. I worked in the yard and it felt so good! I'm hoping the same high-grade site post from you in the future also. Your write up is a good example. After a low of 10 on February 8th (the fifth coldest morning on record in Houston), we warmed back up into the 40s through the 11th. Thank goodness for ctrl c and ctrl v. Dec 1989my wife and I were living in Atascocita South (north Houston)..and I remember it well! Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on August 30, 2015: I was living in Houston in the 1970's when we had that most unusual snowstorm that you also experienced in Galveston. Brought back all kinds of childhood memories for us. I was in El Paso a number of years ago when it snowed there, they went nuts. 1830s. Forecast sounding for Hobby Airport at 7 a.m. CT. (NOAA) In this graphic we can see that . Its beautiful when the evergreens are covered with snow. Weve been constantly downstream of the East Pacific Ridge (the one causing the California drought), and that has lead to an active winter. If you live in Newfoundland, guess you have to expect the snowright? The previous mark was 80 degrees, set in 2016. It becomes a big event if and when it happens. What year did it snow in Galveston Texas? Glad that you enjoyed this hub and thanks for the comment. When did it last snow in Houston? The two biggest snow events in Corpus Christi were in 2004 and 2017. Houston, Texas is a bit too warm for snow to last very long. As Space City Weathers unofficial history guru, Ive taken on the challenge! The biggest snow during that time period came on Dec. 10, 2008, when 1.4 inches of snow was recorded. It is a winter wonderland around here once again. Houston - Lowest Temperature for Each Year. On Monday, Cheryl Rodriguez and her husband woke up to heaps of snow outside of their house, nestled in a neighborhood cul-de-sac in Conroe . Nothing quite like snow covered grounds, trees, houses and "Jack Frost" decorating the windows with patterns of infinite design. Actually your creative wrniitg abilities has inspired me to get my own blog going now. Jeremy Renner's recovery will take YEARS and his condition is 'much worse than anyone knows' after he was crushed by 14,000-pound snowplow, friends claim. Thats the greatest snowfall in the history of Houston. . Thanks for the comment. bingskee from Quezon City, Philippines on December 08, 2009: you are such a beautiful child when you were very young! The 2004 Christmas Eve United States winter storm was a rare weather event that took place in Louisiana and Texas in the United States on December 24, 2004, before the storm moved northeast to affect the coastal sections of the Mid-Atlantic states and New England in the succeeding few days. After a 34-year absence, 2.5 inches of snow fell in Houston on December 21 - 22. The latter have been nipped by the frost and snow but when cut back after all danger of freezing temperatures, they will come back and once again thrive. The 1983 cold snap caused an estimated $50 to $100 million in damage in Texas at the time (up to about $250 million today). Without central heating I can remember waking up to frost patterns on the inside of the windows in the winter here in the UK whan I was a child. I cant FATHOM people living in ares thats an everyday occurrence at certain times of the year. So you had snow in Arlington also! The roads will ice up tonight from the moisture, and accidents were already occurring and reported on the 6 PM newscasts tonight. . February 1899 is front and center in the pantheon of cold as well. Of course, Houstonians now are so used to snow after these past few months that younger kids might think it's rather normal. Feb. 12, 2018. The second biggest snow in Houston history came on Feb. 12, 1960, with 4.4 inches of snow recorded. Most of the snow melted before it hit the ground, but it was magical nevertheless. Things are better now in Texas energy market. Based on previous data, Houston has the best weather out of the six major cities in Texas (Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso). Thanks for the comment. It is very rare down here. But I enjoyed your hub. talfonso from Tampa Bay, FL on December 07, 2009: Wow - excellent Hub! Is this going to be our new reality? A wet winter will be fine. Zip code: 77020. Then people remember what they learned from previous years. The cold came in two punches, this first strong one, followed by a second one a couple days later in which we bottomed out at 15 degrees on the 22nd. Hope you get to have more happy snow memories someday! We all know that snowy weather is also notoriously cuddle weather - or so we've heard. Minneapolis takes the number one spot on our list with a 77 percent likelihood of having at least an inch of snow on the ground for the Christmas holiday. Lots of power outages. Yes, I did. What year did it snow in Galveston Texas? It accumulated a bit on rooftops and grassy areasenough to make it look white all over! Thanks for your comment. I remember seeing those also when I was a child. As to beautiful evergreens laden with snowI well remember those days when living in Wisconsin. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 50 F. The temperature is above freezing so it isn't much of a traffic hazard. The only other day as cold as February 7, 1895 occurred on February 13, 1899 (known as the Great Arctic Outbreak ), when Houston hit just 20 degrees. What year did it snow in Houston TX? I will treasure those. Who knows, maybe a few older Gen-Xers around these parts owe their very existence to those four inches of snow 58 years ago. The current minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour, which is the minimum rate a non-exempt employee, The 15 poorest ZIP codes in Houston EsriNo. The citys December snowfall average is 11.5 inches and the snowiest Christmas on record occurred in 1945 with a snowfall total of 9.6 inches. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Snow in Houston doesn't happen every winter, but it does happen. Thank you. Another event likely worthy of its own post. This chart shows the nature of all the winter storms over the past season in just 1 minute. 2016More Videos Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport reached 81 degrees on Saturday, breaking a Christmas Day record for North Texas, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. My yard didn't get too much on it cause of the trees catching it allbut the neighbors around me were able to make some normal sized snowmen in their yards. The rare event of snow falling in Houston is maybe like iced rains which also sotimes surprisingly fall in my country. The Marvel star had been hospitalized since New Year's Day, when he was . Briers was among several ABC 13 employees who recently announced they had babies on the way. 4.4in. The joke was they would call out the military except they closed down as well. :-) Thanks for your comment. HOUSTON (AP) A man charged in a fatal road rage shooting of a teenager as he and his family drove home from a Houston Astros game in 2021 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison . Thanks for the visit and share. In addition to Texas, state records still stand or are shared today from this cold snap in Nebraska, Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida. The last recorded snowfall in Houston was on February 15, 2021. In fact, most everyone in our subdivision got new roofs put on their homes that year. Enjoy but stay safe and warm. It started falling at night, and just about all of it has now melted as of 2:30 this afternoon. First, there is a real chance that there could be some freezing drizzle or light freezing rain overnight tonight and Sunday morning. Well have more for you in the morning. Since you used to live here, you probably appreciate more than others how we felt about this rare but exciting day. 1840s. There were more incidences of snow in the 1980s on average than any other decade recorded, but the 2000s also witnessed more frequent and record-breaking snows. I grew up in Southern California and it was an extreme rarity to see snow (once, when I was nine, snow fell in Ontario, California - it melted on contact with the ground). Snow on the grounds of the Staiti House, Houston in 1940, might not dump the white stuff on the Bayou City. I can actually "hear" the snowflakes falling (only when it is absolute silent. It is 0 here right now! Snow in February. This was surely a banner year for snowplow contractors! For the first time ever, some areas experienced their first white Christmas. Like Tom, I missed the 2004 snowfall, which was the best, because I was out of town. Making snow men as also a treat, but my favorite out of all things is coming outside as the snow is accumulating, where there are barely any cars moving and everything is untouched because everyone's still sleeping. You can learn much by reading and noticing how others write as well. I would like to thnkx for the efforts you have put in wrniitg this blog. It is so fun to watch the kids and the dog on the first day of snowfall, but it certainly gets old by April! The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. Read on to learn Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul touring new mezcal around Houston, Watch: Houston drivers destroy their cars on popular bar's ramp, Houston facing storms, return to typical winter weather this week, Activists call for Houston taqueria shooter to be charged, Alperen Sengun breaks records held by Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaq, After 147 years, this Houston-area ranch is available to buy. Average household, Typically, a band sets an amount of time to be on the road, and booking agents try to match cities and venues to those dates,, Cities near Houston within 1 hour 59 minutes: Galveston 31 minutes: Baytown (Texas) 32 minutes: Katy 50 minutes: Sealy 28 minutes: Spring What cities are. It feels like it is 4 degrees outside! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas, Peggy. :-). That was quite a sight! Of course, Houston won't see Valentine's snow in 2018 as we are due for a warm-up by Wednesday. Although, 1973 saw four days of snow in Houston between January and February. It rains on average a total of 9 days. Anyone reading this must know the excitement that this real and heavy snowfall generated today for children and adults alike. Coolmon2009 from Texas, USA on October 29, 2011: The last time I saw snow in Houston area was a few years back in the Woodlands area. Having lived up north for some portions of my life I remember those snow days. For a hint I think it was 1995 (or 1996). C E Clark from North Texas on September 16, 2015: Another article I'm seeing for the first time! from BUSTED water pipesthe wife and I assume that the homeowners had gone somewhere else for the holidays.what a horrible way to come home.these several days were the COLDEST days I ever spent in Houstonwrap your outdoor pipes, if your attic is inside your home (not garage) open it slightly to let HEAT into the attic, cover the soffits , outside your house by the kitchen to keep the COLD AIR from hitting your plumbing above you kitchen sink (cardboard works perfectly)..Good Luck! What year was it 70 degrees on Christmas? The snowflakes were so large and coming down so fast that as we were sitting in our living room and later the kitchen eating area, we could hardly keep our eyes from the entertaining show outside our windows. Coldest temperature: 6 on 2/12 and 2/13 From Clifton to Hillsboro, 24-26 inches of snow fell. 1850s. Past Snowfall. The suspect in the Jan. 5 robbery . over the course of the month. LOL. The Texas grid is designed for freezing temps in Dallas which moderate as temps in Houston freeze. Definitely deserves a mention. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. We may have to wait a while before we enjoy truly cooler temperatures in parts of Texas. I didn't check -- still though). Thus all kinds of records have been broken this year. 1 wealthiest ZIP code is 77005, which encompasses West University, What is the minimum wage in Texas? I was here for the 1983 Christmas cold snap. However, the Dickensian scene of widespread snow lying on the ground on Christmas Day is much rarer. What was the weather like on your birthday or another date in history? Those times make for memories particularly because they are so rare. :). When was the winter storm in Houston 2021? Keep warm and cozy up there! Here's a look at the most recent snowfalls in the Houston area: Feb. 8, 2019: Trace amount I am putting up your link right now! We sometimes get that alsoin fact more often than snow. Another reinforcing cold front seems to have swept across . We are buried here, which is good for Christmas but we won't see grass again until March or April. The average high temperatures are in the 54F (12.2C) to 62F (16.7C), while the average low temperatures are in between the 33F (0.6C) to 47F (8.3C). We always loved the first snows of the season when we lived up north. We can gripe about the heat and humidity, but for me extreme cold is far worse. Peggy - good memories - snow doesn't fall very often in Houston but when it does it brings out pure excitement and enjoy for the little ones. If you could email it. As was my sister who was visiting for the holiday. Can just imagine those children playing in it. Looking at the link, you not only have snow but 100 mile an hour winds; power outages, etc. WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO HAVE A HIBACHI PARTY AND THEN.. | LOL he did not want . Nothing quite like it! Well, that's for many states, but definitely not in Texas. . The closest the Houston metropolitan area came to a white Christmas occurred on December 22, 1989 when 1.7 inches of snow fell at Intercontinental Airport. The latest was in 1932 where we got a little less than an inch on March 10. Thanks for reading this bit about the unusual snow day in Houston, Texas and leaving a comment. I did not realize that Australia had snowfields in Thredboso that bit of information is interesting. A significant number of tornadoes emerge from the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern Pacific Ocean. Will add your snow day hub to mine now so that people can see even more photos of this special event in this part of Texas if they like. Notice the grass devoid of most of the snow? If that does verify, it will be our coldest 5 day stretch of weather since 1983. The current official NWS forecast low for Houston on Tuesday morning (at IAH Airport) is 10 degrees, which would rank as a tie for Houstons 5th coldest morning all-time (back to 1889). Min F Date Min C; 23: January 19, 1984 . There were more incidences of snow in the 1980s on average than any other decade recorded, but the 2000s also witnessed more frequent and record-breaking snows. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. On Dec. 25, 2016, Dallas reached 80 degrees, which broke the record for warmest Christmas Day on record in the city. Icy conditions remained on Christmas Day. We then had four straight days below freezing all day long. I was in a department store shopping, people were taking pictures of the falling snow with cellphones. In that case you would love our northern states in the wintertime! 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