December 16: 19 The esplanade between Main and Fannin near Hermann Park/Rice University was covered in beautiful ice formations from the broken sprinklers or something. Of course, Houstonians now are so used to snow after these past few months that younger kids might think it's rather normal. It hardly ever happens. The two-day cumulative snow record covered the period from February 14th, 1960 toFebruary 16th, 1960.aria-label=Most snow in three days role=img> The snow in Houston, Texas definitely slowed things down whether people appreciated it or not. We did not have to live with the snow for very long! At least you can enjoy the pristine whiteness of pictures of snow. In my mind, that was the coldest it could get here but we are going well beyond that right now. I'm sure the sun melted him/her in short time in any case. 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). The Marvel star had been hospitalized since New Year's Day . 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! The roads will ice up tonight from the moisture, and accidents were already occurring and reported on the 6 PM newscasts tonight. My brothers straddling the snow fort we were building. My Dad would have to lift the second part of the body onto the first giant ball and then hoist the head on top. How Many Different Cultures Are In Houston? A rare and record breaking snowfall occurred Christmas Eve into early Christmas morning across south and southeast Texas. This is both good and bad. Took us *** 21 *** hours to make the drive. Is this going to be our new reality? My mother and I had some fun talking about our childhood memories of enjoying the snow when we lived in Wisconsin. What year was 80 degrees on Christmas Day? Maybe that was only the first roundfor the Winter, Peggy WWho knows? 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. The snow might not be so bad if it just melted the next day!!! Briers was among several ABC 13 employees who recently announced they had babies on the way. Now i hope there wont be anymore complaining on this board when we get highs in the 80s and low in the 70s and its cloudy and humid. You are correctit was 100 km/h not 100 mph. 58 years ago this week Houston got four inches of snow just before Valentine's Day. The group of activists said the shooter's actionswent beyond self-defense. Ice storms and snowstorms could take up their own special post! Everyone was in a state of excitement. I remember those first wet snows of the season when we lived in Wisconsin. It was a wow moment because we rarely see snow at all down here. Snowball fights were only fun when you came out barely "hit" which in my case was never. This is a carousel. Take care . Having lived in PA you will have memories of the snow that will be lasting, I am sure. After the 1960 snow, Houston wouldn't see significant amounts of snow again until late 1972 and early 1973. It started falling at night, and just about all of it has now melted as of 2:30 this afternoon. 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. Coldest temperature: 7 on 12/23 Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 16, 2009: I remember those long winters in Wisconsin! Hopefully this is not a portend of the winter ahead! 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. But the rapidity of the large-flaked snowfall coming down from the sky finally started to blanket the ground, trees, and rooftops. SPN has assimilated snow record data from over 220 U.S. Cities including Houston, Texas. Snow has fallen the week before and the week after the holiday but never on the 25th. I'll share some of them below. Hails in my country although rarely happen, but sometimes contain big ice so that they can break wind shield of cars. In February 2021, snow reached 15 cm (6 in), as it had not happened for decades. What year did it snow on Christmas Day in Houston? 2018/2019. Here are some of the major Houston snow events we dug up in our archives: In the winter of 1973, it snowed three times, dropping 2 inches on Jan. 11, 1.4 inches on Feb. 9-10, and 1.4 inches on Feb. 17-18. Her visit ended up being longer than anticipated because her flights kept getting cancelled. So pretty and so much fun for children of all ages! That type of weather was wayyyy too rare this winter. Thanks for the comment on this snow in Houston, Texas hub. 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. 17 How far is Austin from the Mexican border? The latest was in 1932 where we got a little less than an inch on March 10. Yes, I remember the chains. :). Some may try to talk down this cold outbreak because of its less impressive duration than, say, 1989 which saw three of Houstons 25 coldest mornings on record. Wake up the kiddos for a look a look out the window at this historic . 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. I liked this hub. When did it snow on Christmas Day in Texas? During this time of year, sledding was best. Many cities and towns around the world experience snowy conditions in winter, but also have sandy beaches to enjoy in summer once the snow has melted. 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> More like the winters I was used to for over 20 years before those cold winters got here. Scary! :)). Nights at or below freezing: 10, split up over 20 days. The cold weather helps but he doesn't like the snow because it gets stuck in his paws. Thanks for sharing your story in this hub about your childhood days. For an investment of less than $10,000, the duo would become the founding fathers of Houston and what began as a struggling trading post would in time become the fourth largest city in the nation and a capital of industry. Loved it!!! Near record-breaking and bitterly cold temperatures are happening. Back on Feb. 12, 1960 the city got just over four inches of the white snow. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An arctic cold front will blast through Texas just before Christmas weekend, and yes, there's still a small chance for snow in Southeast Texas. It is 0 here right now! 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. Thanks. In the Houston Chronicle front page, last year featured a snowman on the beaches in Galveston. The previous mark was 80 degrees, set in 2016. While this was not really a record-setting event in Houston, other parts of Texas saw some impressive records. 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. 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. . This was surely a banner year for snowplow contractors! January 18, 1930 is Houstons coldest morning on record, with a low of 5 degrees above zero. It is a thrill to see snow in Houston because it is so very rare. I have a feeling it will. We have some that bloom several times a year and have had them in bloom all winter thus far. However, the Dickensian scene of widespread snow lying on the ground on Christmas Day is much rarer. 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. Snowfall records are reviewed and updated yearly. It was fun to see the gorgeous large flakes falling and briefly blanketing the rooftops, grass and other things. LOL Thanks for the comment. 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. 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. LOL Cool hub Peggy. Tomorrow is another day to get back into the groove. Min F Date Min C; 23: January 19, 1984 . Those pics are amazing, even of the snowman, and when you were younger. It is usually more likely to arrive in January and February. Appreciate your comment. Enjoy but stay safe and warm. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 1960. We know how to handle it up here. We were having downstreams of cool weather since August last year. What Airport Does American Airlines Fly Out Of In Houston? Thomas James from London on February 20, 2015: Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on January 24, 2014: Just start writing and hone your skills. That sounds familiar. The first recorded date on which the city received its first 2 inches of snowfall. :-(. These snow records are reviewed yearly and updated as new data is recorded. Yes it truly has been a warm winter thus far and I doubt that we will have anymore freezing or near freezing temperatures. I love the snow. Average household income: $40,688. The snowman shown here was in our subdivision about five houses away from where we live. It snowed seven times in the 1980s, with the most snow coming on Dec. 22, 1989, with 1.7 inches. It snowed here in Arlington last Wednesday! Count me a bit skepitcal it will get quite that cold but for sure this will be the coldest in 30 years. Sun & Moon. Hope you had as much fun as we did in enjoying that "white stuff" falling from the sky. Thanks for your comemnt. On average, there are about 139 tornadoes in a year. With the deep freeze on the way to Houston, Eric thought it would be a good idea to take a look at some previous significant cold in Houston, so we can place this outbreak in historical context. I did not realize that Australia had snowfields in Thredboso that bit of information is interesting. I was remembering playing with my two younger brothers. We did hit 19 degrees, which at that time was our coldest low temperature since 1996. What was amazing about the weather in Houston, Texas, during the last several weeks is that the temperatures have gone from the ridiculous to the sub-zero (feels like) - 100+ degrees for several months to the high 40's seemingly overnight. 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Good times! It is a rarity, that's for sure! Almost an inch and a half of precipitation fell during the cold snap. It truly is a thing of beauty! 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. Erics morning post does a nice job discussing what we know and expect over the coming days. We then had four straight days below freezing all day long. It is very rare down here. Thank you. 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. I loved the snow fields. I was like, what is this white cold stuff falling from the sky?! HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Snow in Houston doesn't happen every winter, but it does happen. The heavy bloom is about to begin. Tobogganing was my favorite thing as a boy in Michigan; and sledding. it'll be the earliest freeze there in 19 years (1999). It was 58 years ago this week that Houston got a final, fluffy taste of winter as the city was blessed with snow. Thanks for your comment. The biggest snow during that time period came on Dec. 10, 2008, when 1.4 inches of snow was recorded. The actual air temperature recorded at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on the morning of Feb. 16 was 13 degrees, officially Houstons coldest reading of the Great Texas Freeze. Day Selection. Hey gang, I didnt see anything mentioned about the Snow we received in February, 1960. Although, 1973 saw four days of snow in Houston between January and February. Areas north of Houston may get lucky and see a few snowflakes Wednesday morning, and anytime that happens, its a big deal. What year did it snow on Christmas Day in Houston? Not a whole lot has changed, though I think three things stand out. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas, Peggy. Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on February 16, 2016: Hi, Peggy. While snow in Houston doesn't happen every winter, it does indeed happen. A roundup of photographic proof that Houston can indeed become a winter wonderland (or, you know, a frozen hell-scape.) Find out! What year did it snow in Houston TX? Because if it were Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophilia we would have to love the word! Age and gravity has taken its expected toll. On December 22 1929, 2.5 inches of snow fell in Houston.Christmas Day Climate Data. HOUSTON (CW39) CW39 Meteorologist Carrigan Chauvin is out LIVE in Winter Storm 2021 with a look at snow in downtown Houston. It feels like it is 4 degrees outside! For additional snow and winter records research you can check out the SPN snow records page. About 30 percent of winters in Corpus Christi have measurable snow or ice, according to the NWS. It was fun, wasn't it! Today was no exception. We can gripe about the heat and humidity, but for me extreme cold is far worse. Thats what they are saying for Texas, YAY! In pantheon of modern Houston cold snaps, December 1989 is front and center. The snow melts very quickly in the Sunshine State. I've seen plenty of it in my time, but not here in Qatar. I was not driving back then. We didn't get any snow this year and the winter has been quite mild compared to recent years. We once had our roof replaced because of so much hail damage in Houston. I know you love seeing the snow I dont. This was a different storm from the historic event that struck the Midwest and southern Canada around . The most significantly wintry years were 1886, when Galveston Bay froze, and 1895, when the island received a whopping snowfall of 15.4 inches. Fun story and just reading it helped me feel cooler. It is a winter wonderland around here once again. We got our first snow last year on Christmas Day-- which was also early, but perfect because the 'flatlander' kids and grandkids were visiting for the holidays. 2.) A fun day for most of us living here. What was missing most of the winter was bitterly cold air which we have now. I actually remember forecasting this and it being a really good lesson in the challenges of forecasting winter weather in the South. We wonder if there was a baby boom nine . I'll have to make a snowman one of these days outside the kitchen window so Mom can out out and see it. So my colleagues and took our break at the hill. In Jan. 1940, 3 inches of snow fell in Houston, and it snowed again in Jan. 1949, dropping 2.6 inches of snow. To some people, this is the best of both worlds, but to others, its a nightmare. Fish froze in their aquariums because the power was out for so long. No matter the number of layers and how heavy the coat five minutes inside was my limit. The first ones are always excitingbut like you saidit gets old after a while dealing with the effects of the snow and ice. Of course after many months, we also looked forward to Spring. Then when we saw it we were all miffed because he got the museums name wrong! There were advantages both ways. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 05, 2009: Glad that you got to see those thick and large snow flurries. Nice! But it didn't stick on the roads :( We are expected to get a wet winter, did you hear that earlier in the year? But it was exciting to see for those of us living where we rarely get to see a snowflake, much less an accumulation of snow! Houston Museum of Natural Science, not natural history. There were more incidences of snow in the 1980s on average than any other decade recorded, but the 2000s also witnessed . The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. Feb. 16, 2021Houston Police officers Kenneth Bigger, center, and Aaron Day, center-right, hand out blankets to people as a winter storm continues to hit the area Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, under the elevated portion of I-45 in downtown Houston. He's still lean and healthy at 12+ years old but his hips bother him if he does too much. Craig Hlavaty is a freelance writer for chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. That's a pitiful looking snowman, honey. It has really been a warm winter down here this year and from what you sayin Georgia also. 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. We saw a teenager walking outside our home doing the very same thing. I am so disappointed about that but I have some memories of the snow there and how it looked. Was it the large flaked heavy snow as we had in Houston? Coldest temperature: 10 on 2/8 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. Thanks for your compilation. 1830s. We always loved the first snows of the season when we lived up north. As to beautiful evergreens laden with snowI well remember those days when living in Wisconsin. Cant say I didnt warn you guyz! Our feel like temps today Sept. 18th will be around 100. 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 rare an occasion it is to see snow. Im curious about what you think. In addition to Texas, state records still stand or are shared today from this cold snap in Nebraska, Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida. Jennifer Auzston / Tavaris on August 30, 2015: If I could load a picture from the 1970's snow fall in Galveston Texas I would. Video sent to Houston ABC station KTRK showed kids running out to greet the big, wet flakes. Houston officially bottomed out at 21 degrees on February 2nd. To top it off, it has never previously snowed two years in a row. I have a photo of our house covered in a lot of snow in Kemah. Doug would be having a ball right now, and he would also be the most-watched personality on Houston television through this thing. If and when it snows here it never lasts long! In January 2011 he allegedly wrote: "I have had VS [visual snow] since september 21st of 2009. Wellat least you got to enjoy the snow no matter the size of the flakes. Definitely deserves a mention. One Hundred Years of Southeast Texas Weather (1900-2000) Southeast Texas endures a variety of weather every year. The December 1983 cold wave was another hall of fame event for Houston. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 47F to 95F and is rarely below 35F or above 100F. We just got our first snowfall of the year and in total, received only an inch. Each month is pretty even, but what that does show is were very much in the middle of Houston's snowfall season, no matter how insignificant it may be. Again, in January 1949 2.6 inches of snow fell on Houston. KVIA. Enjoy the show! More background here: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/office. It was almost eight years ago at the same time of the year when we saw snow! Our memory of the past winter can sometimes be judged by a strong beginning to the winter, a long & cold winter season or a massive snowstorm that tested all snow removal equipment at the end of the season. 8 to 12 inches is a good snowstorm indeed. When was the winter storm in Houston 2021? This is early snow for us. 1.) January 2018. The temperature is above freezing so it isn't much of a traffic hazard. 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. 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 . WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO HAVE A HIBACHI PARTY AND THEN.. | LOL he did not want . Meanwhile, snow is also falling in northern Mexico. Wonderful momeriesthanks for the photos! It also does damage here when it falls depending upon the size of it. Hype-free forecasts for Houston, powered by Reliant. (Were the winds not 100 km/h rather than 100 mph? St. Mary's Cathedral covered in snow, February 1940. Weather. 922 reviews. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on September 17, 2015: Hopefully you are not experiencing those wildfires anywhere near where you live in California. For some reason, snow and Houston have had a love affair around Valentine's Day. I hit my head and the rest is fuzzy because I got a concussion. Well weren't you the cutest thing? This December has been at or near the warmest December on record for most of South Texas. It was awful and about a week long. 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. Will be thinking of you up there in Canada. Many of them are impassible. December 23: 7 Happy you enjoyed reading this and thanks for leaving a comment. 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