Another reinforcing cold front seems to have swept across . Find out! The second biggest snow in Houston history came on Feb. 12, 1960, with 4.4 inches of snow recorded. Her visit ended up being longer than anticipated because her flights kept getting cancelled. On December 22 1929, 2.5 inches of snow fell in Houston. But you may not know . 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. 2020/2021. The latest was in 1932 where we got a little less than an inch on March 10. 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. February 1960. I worked in the yard and it felt so good! Those snowball fights were good ones and brought about much laughter. Mr. Snowman has most of the snow along with the fallen leaves, twigs, and anything else that happened to be on the ground. A rare sight! For the first time ever, some areas experienced their first white Christmas. Mrs. C.A. My email is: matt at spacecityweather.com. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 20, 2009: We can always relive "those days of yester years" in our own minds! Find historical weather data by zip code and access weather archives from more than 1,300 stations across the United States and Canada, dating back to 1960. :-(. Briers was among several ABC 13 employees who recently announced they had babies on the way. Get the KHOU 11 for your phone or tablet. I'm hoping the same high-grade site post from you in the future also. Here's my front fl. :-). What was missing most of the winter was bitterly cold air which we have now. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 07, 2009: Thanks for the metric conversion. And all this makes him sad, very, very sad.. 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). Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 16, 2009: I remember those long winters in Wisconsin! Doesn't stand for long but it has fallen a few times! Hope it happens again for you Pegg. Now let's take a look at a similar sounding for Hobby Airport, again with the freezing line highlighted. That was quite a sight! See the photos below taken at our home. It becomes a holiday of sorts! Not a whole lot has changed, though I think three things stand out. Schools closed, and most people were to stay at home unless truly necessary to be out and traveling the roads. :-) Thanks for your comment. This morning, February 15, 2021, we woke up to a white landscape. I currently live on the northwest side. When did it last snow in Houston? (living in Houston thats a good thing), Holy Cow! I remember the second or third year after my husband and I married, there was a snowfall. (Weather station: Houston Hobby Airport, USA). A few years back, one Houstonian digitized some old family home movies of the 1960 and 1973 snows and posted the footage onto YouTube. Appreciate your comment. 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. A few times (very few) as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic I had to work in way sub zero walk-ins. Snow returns after 34-year absence It would be more than 30 years before Houston saw a decent amount of snow again. But you may not know a new record was set just last year when trace amounts of snow fell Nov. 13, 2018, making it the earliest observed snow on record. We know how to handle it up here. The suspect in the Jan. 5 robbery . 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. Thanks for your comment. The morning temperature was 11 degrees Celsius on Monday, April 24, and by Friday, April 28, it had dipped to minus 3 degrees Celsius. 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. This is a carousel. Day Selection. We hit a snow storm in Dallas scary and slippery. I did not realize that Australia had snowfields in Thredboso that bit of information is interesting. If and when it snows here it never lasts long! So, will 2021 join these memorable cold snaps? 20 Do you . I admit I didnt imagine it would get colder than Jan 2018. No matter the number of layers and how heavy the coat five minutes inside was my limit. Loved it!!! Wettest 1.64 1982 1.42 1938 1.31 1930 Contents1 What year did it snow on Christmas in [] Maybe that was only the first roundfor the Winter, Peggy WWho knows? Definitely deserves a mention. I would like to thnkx for the efforts you have put in wrniitg this blog. Many of them are impassible. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 09, 2017: You are correct. Nights at or below freezing: 8, coming in two 4-day waves. Nights at or below freezing: 9 in a row. Scary! An informal poll was taken at the Houston/Galveston National Weather Service Office recently to determine a list of the . I lived in Denver and conditions were brutal there as they pretty well were anywhere east of the Rockies. When I was in San Antonio they had about 1/2" of snow one day and they were acting as if it was a foot of snow. Coldest temperature: 21 on 2/2 MA warning 31 F Snow; Houston, . Much of Texas is under a winter storm warning. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Snow in Houston doesn't happen every winter, but it does happen. . Community activists call for arrest of Houston taqueria customer who fatally shot suspected robber. The temperature is above freezing so it isn't much of a traffic hazard. RELATED:The bars and restaurants in Houston with the oldest TABC liquor licenses. BEAUTYBABE from QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA. Spring comes with a gradual warm up from winter, lasting from February through May. Thanks for the comment. 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 date above was another unusual but fun day! The heavy bloom is about to begin. 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. It hardly ever happens. 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. It wasnt until I got home after the shift that I learned that it got down to 7F! I can actually "hear" the snowflakes falling (only when it is absolute silent. 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. This would rank as Houstons 12th coldest 5 day stretch on record. Greatest Amount of Snow in One Day, 4.4in. 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. Thanks for your compilation. very weak actually. I was here for the 1983 Christmas cold snap. It looks like you guys enjoyed your snow and had a nice, cozy day indoors! See past weather reports with the Almanac's weather history tool. Count me a bit skepitcal it will get quite that cold but for sure this will be the coldest in 30 years. So that means you got about 9 inches of snow on the ground. Your write up is a good example. Actual temps in the 90's. 3.) Hopefully this is not a portend of the winter ahead! You can learn much by reading and noticing how others write as well. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. We usually get plenty of it. I have to say i was always the one predicting (and fearing) that this would be a bitterly cold winter. This means we can probably expect more than half of all Christmas Days to be a white Christmas. Back on Feb. 12, 1960 the city got just over four inches of the white snow. Although, 1973 saw four days of snow in Houston between January and February. Also, one has to act fast down here and scrape together every available bit of snow to make a snowman. By month, 35 percent of all Houston snowfalls happened in February, 32 percent in January and 30 percent in December. Fall season is officially inaugurated next Wednesday. From the February 1960 Houston Post: Hermann Park's Sam Houston statue in daytime snow: Joe Jimenez, 4906 Southwind St., packs snowball. My Dad would have to lift the second part of the body onto the first giant ball and then hoist the head on top. Please check with us or other local outlets if you are planning to travel anywhere tomorrow morning. In addition to Texas, state records still stand or are shared today from this cold snap in Nebraska, Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida. 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. Great memories for a great hub, Peggy. The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004) What year did it snow on Christmas Day in Houston? It would surely be nice to revisit those days of yester years. AdsenseStrategies from CONTACT ME at Adsensibilities@gmail.com on December 07, 2009: They were calling for 40 cm, but I think it ended up being 20 cm (so, let me see, I think 1 in. A roundup of photographic proof that Houston can indeed become a winter wonderland (or, you know, a frozen hell-scape.) So lets look back at some other memorable Houston cold snaps through the years. About 30 percent of winters in Corpus Christi have measurable snow or ice, according to the NWS. Thanks for the comment. It seems colder air may push in here a little faster on Sunday night and Monday morning. Yes, but it's true! I just inserted the photos to show the ages when my brothers and I were playing in the snow. 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. 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. :-) Thanks for the posted comment. We managed to reach the upper 30s on both days, which isnt overly impressive. Thanks for your comment. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. So my colleagues and took our break at the hill. He's still lean and healthy at 12+ years old but his hips bother him if he does too much. We have some that bloom several times a year and have had them in bloom all winter thus far. 3.6 mi. Wonderful momeriesthanks for the photos! Has Houston Texas ever had a white Christmas? Wellat least you got to enjoy the snow no matter the size of the flakes. I'll have to make a snowman one of these days outside the kitchen window so Mom can out out and see it. A fun day for most of us living here. 2019This is the only occurrence of 70 degree temperatures on Christmas. Year Selection Submit. 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. Glad you enjoyed this hub about the snow we received in Houston, Texas. So pretty and so much fun for children of all ages! I loved the snow fields. 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). You still have some time to get snow for your White Christmas in DC. WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO HAVE A HIBACHI PARTY AND THEN.. | LOL he did not want . Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 08, 2009: Nice to meet another fellow Texan here. It does seem that we go from HOT, HOT, HOT to COLD, COLD, COLD these days with little in between. Back in 1983 was the only year that the high didnt hit 20 degrees, topping out at 15.Christmas Day Climate Statistics. 18. It has really been a warm winter down here this year and from what you sayin Georgia also. Snow on beaches is certainly not the norm! The closest the Houston metropolitan house came to a white Christmas took place on December 22, 1989 when 1.7 inches of snow fell at Intercontinental . It is a thrill to see snow in Houston because it is so very rare. The earliest accumulating snow in Houston is December 4th, 2009. . We always loved the first snows of the season when we lived up north. Hope all is well with you. The following year, Houston set a new record for earliest snowfall of the season: 13 November. 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. So you do not even see rain in Qatar very often. Our AC units are really humming that time of year! On December 22 1929, 2.5 inches of snow fell in Houston. 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. Things are better now in Texas energy market. Hasnt the location of the reading site for official records changed a number of times over the years? We sometimes get that alsoin fact more often than snow. Contents1 Has Houston ever had snow?2 On what year did it last snow in Houston Texas on Christmas [] Those patterns were so pretty! This was a great recap of our coldest ever, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Eric wrote about it at the Houston Chronicle, leading to their coldest December on record, which we conveniently wrote about back in 2017, Heres the latest on Houstons winter storm and exceptional cold, Sunday morning update: Snow likely tonight for much of Houston, followed by extreme cold, Scattered showers today will herald the arrival of a front, and return of more typical January weather, A return to winter-like conditions is finally on the horizon for Houston, Houston will turn back toward more winter-like conditions by Wednesday night, Houston to have its coldest night of 2023, and then well swiftly warm up, After Wednesdays warmth, much drier and cooler air arrives today. From the Feburary 13, 1960, Houston Post: Snow-covered lot produces a wintry scene. I never used them though. over the course of the month. Remember the 1997 ice storm? :). On Dec. 25, 2016, Dallas reached 80 degrees, which broke the record for warmest Christmas Day on record in the city. In my mind, that was the coldest it could get here but we are going well beyond that right now. It is snowing where I am right now. More background here: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/office. This was the view at Lamar Avenue and Chenevert Street. Thanks for the visit and share. Snowball fights were only fun when you came out barely "hit" which in my case was never. 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). But it looks like more snow than we got in Georgia this year (s0 far). I have been down south when it snows and it's no fun for me. The cold weather helps but he doesn't like the snow because it gets stuck in his paws. Well, the reality is that January 2018, while impressive, was split up over 3 weeks and came with comparatively mild daytime highs. Quite the welcome. LOL! Meteorologists gave us another update as to freezing precipitation in Houston on the date above. Hope you are enjoying cooler temps too. Ha! 2021/2022. 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! Thanks for reading and leaving your interesting comment. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on August 28, 2013: Thanks for letting me know that this has inspired your own writing efforts. 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. 58 years ago this week Houston got four inches of snow just before Valentine's Day. Snow has fallen the week before and the week after the holiday but never on the 25th. talkingcellular from Weston, Florida on December 20, 2009: Nice family photos. Hype-free forecasts for Houston, powered by Reliant. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 1960. . We are at an elevation of 3200 ft which is usually the lower edge of the snowline. Coldest temperature: 10 on 1/19 Azalea trail down here is in early March. If you could email it. December 1983 was to Dallas what December 1989 was to Houston, leading to their coldest December on record. But it didn't stick on the roads :( We are expected to get a wet winter, did you hear that earlier in the year? Brought back all kinds of childhood memories for us. 2022/2023. 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. i have not experienced snow and i bet i will not like it. Weather reports had warned of possible snow and icy conditions.

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