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. Try and stay warm! 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. It's quiet unfortunate as i have never witnessed one. For some reason, snow and Houston have had a love affair around Valentine's Day. Still some pretty good winds! So here is your next trivia challenge when was the last time the entire continental US was at or below freezing? On December 22 1929, 2.5 inches of snow fell in Houston.Christmas Day Climate Data. Houston - Lowest Temperature for Each Year. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. At least we made it, though. It should all be gone tomorrow. Because if it were Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophilia we would have to love the word! The Marvel star had been hospitalized since New Year's Day, when he was . I was in El Paso a number of years ago when it snowed there, they went nuts. The previous mark was 80 degrees, set in 2016. I lived in Denver and conditions were brutal there as they pretty well were anywhere east of the Rockies. Hope all is well with you also. What was missing most of the winter was bitterly cold air which we have now. The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004) What year did it snow on Christmas Day in Houston? This would rank as Houstons 12th coldest 5 day stretch on record. 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. That really reminded me of the days gone by as a former Jersey Girl! . Thank you. Really blogging is spreading its wings and growing fast. In addition to Texas, state records still stand or are shared today from this cold snap in Nebraska, Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida. Thank you Eric and Matt for all you do. HOUSTON January, the first month of the year, is usually a forecast full of frosty days and freezing temperatures. Thanks for the comment. The rare event of snow falling in Houston is maybe like iced rains which also sotimes surprisingly fall in my country. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 1960. El Pasos coldest February day on record was February 3, 2011. The snow might not be so bad if it just melted the next day!!! Icy conditions remained on Christmas Day. Things are better now in Texas energy market. When did it snow on Christmas Day in Texas? It would surely be nice to revisit those days of yester years. February 1895 was a memorable cold snap, with 4 daily records still standing today. Spring. The last recorded snowfall in Houston was on February 15, 2021. 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). 8 to 12 inches is a good snowstorm indeed. About 30 percent of winters in Corpus Christi have measurable snow or ice, according to the NWS. The snow didn't just fall in Houston. 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. The effect when gazing out of our windows is the same. I cant FATHOM people living in ares thats an everyday occurrence at certain times of the year. 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. St. Mary's Cathedral covered in snow, February 1940. bingskee from Quezon City, Philippines on December 08, 2009: you are such a beautiful child when you were very young! Ziaullah Khan from Pakistan on December 11, 2017: Beautiful - Very fascinating , I am in love it . That sounds familiar. Now let's take a look at a similar sounding for Hobby Airport, again with the freezing line highlighted. Three snow and ice events over just a few months will do that. Remember the 1997 ice storm? 59 Likes, TikTok video from Hibachitoyoutx (@hibachitoyoutx): "WE LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR! Can just imagine those children playing in it. :-). 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 . 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". It was a massive storm that dropped snow from Tampico, Mexico, to . I was in a department store shopping, people were taking pictures of the falling snow with cellphones. It is windy, and the wind chill feel-like temperatures can be life-threatening for people and animals without warmth and shelter. The Marvel star had been hospitalized since New Year's Day . It does not happen in Houston and the surrounding area all that often! 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 first recorded date on which the city received its first 2 inches of snowfall. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. We would build a snow fort and then draw straws as to which one of us got to stay inside the fort and which ones would be outside the fort for our snowball fights. Thanks for your comment. Weather. Snowball fights were only fun when you came out barely "hit" which in my case was never. My Dad was a great skater! I remember that one because Id been home for the holidays from my college in Kentucky, and had a terrible time getting back with the cancelled flights! That month, during a two day weather event, as much as 7 or 8 inches of snow fell over parts of northern Texas. 2019This is the only occurrence of 70 degree temperatures on Christmas. Thats the greatest snowfall in the history of Houston. 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. Greatest Snowfall in One Season The following year, Houston set a new record for earliest snowfall of the season: 13 November. Ha! One of the heaviest snow events in Texas history occurred on December 21. So that means you got about 9 inches of snow on the ground. The short answer is yes, it does snow on the beach. DST Changes. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. December 1983 is Houstons second coldest December behind 1989. In the video, take a look back at the major snow days in the city's history. :-) Thanks for your comment and personal experience with this snow in Houston. Back in 1895, the Bayou City was turned into a winter wonderland with 20 inches dropping on the Hallmark holiday. That event also came with snow, sleet, and ice. Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together. Some areas around Houston saw nearly a foot of snow. First, there is a real chance that there could be some freezing drizzle or light freezing rain overnight tonight and Sunday morning. Kids, in any generation, never seem to get sick of making snowmen. What delighted me the most was seeing a neighbor pulling her two young children on a homemade sled. Schools closed, and most people were to stay at home unless truly necessary to be out and traveling the roads. Local activists said the patron went beyond self-defense when he shot and killed 30-year-old . Average household income: $40,688. It becomes a big event if and when it happens. But I enjoyed your hub. 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. 2022/2023. Explore the history of Houston by decade in this interactive timeline. Thus all kinds of records have been broken this year. it'll be the earliest freeze there in 19 years (1999). No Peggy, it was the small flakes. Since I've lived in Houston, it has "snowed" about five or six times. The snowman shown here was in our subdivision about five houses away from where we live. 1830s. In my scanning of the article my poor brain did not catch the metric measurement. The snow line ran from Cotulla to Cuero to Sugar Land to Winnie. I'll show you some photos that I took from the windows inside our home. White Christmas. Past Snowfall. The second biggest snow in Houston history came on Feb. 12, 1960, with 4.4 inches of snow recorded. Those snowball fights were good ones and brought about much laughter. The latest was in 1932 where we got a little less than an inch on March 10. So do you think this will start happening more often in the next coming winters? Valentine's Day in 1895 Houston was hit with 20 inches of snow on Feb. 14 and 15. January 1951 started off quite mild with 14 days in the 70s. over the course of the month. It was a wow moment because we rarely see snow at all down here. And my roof is still white on the day after! In fact, since 1881, it has snowed 94 times in Houston. As Space City Weathers unofficial history guru, Ive taken on the challenge! Well, the reality is that January 2018, while impressive, was split up over 3 weeks and came with comparatively mild daytime highs. Wettest 1.64 1982 1.42 1938 1.31 1930 Contents1 What year did it snow on Christmas in [] I know you love seeing the snow I dont. The January 1978 cold snap doesnt have much intensity on any single day, but it makes up for that in terms of duration, which ultimately led to 1978 being our coldest January (and coldest month) on record. successfulblogger from Los Angeles,Ca on December 06, 2009: So sorry to hear about your experience with the snow, tobagganing and ending up with a concussion. We all know that snowy weather is also notoriously cuddle weather - or so we've heard. Thanks for sharing your story in this hub about your childhood days. There were advantages both ways. 14 Poorest. Six record low temperatures still stand from 1989. Appreciate your comment. 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. Nothing quite like it! If that does verify, it will be our coldest 5 day stretch of weather since 1983. RELATED:The bars and restaurants in Houston with the oldest TABC liquor licenses. It seems to be over now. I love the snow. On Dec. 22, 2004, a cold . The morning temperature was 11 degrees Celsius on Monday, April 24, and by Friday, April 28, it had dipped to minus 3 degrees Celsius. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 07, 2009: Thanks for the metric conversion. Nights at or below freezing: 9 in a row. Ha! Fun story and just reading it helped me feel cooler. Sharing this of course. No one is talking about it for some reason, but it clogged up the city. moonlake from America on December 09, 2017: We were driving through Texas in 1956. Wellat least you got to enjoy the snow no matter the size of the flakes. Yes, I remember the chains. 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. For snow and ice contractors, the winter is typically judged by how much money made it into the bank. Of course, Houstonians now are so used to snow after these past few months that younger kids might think it's rather normal. Thanks! Take care . Glad you enjoyed this hub about the snow we received in Houston, Texas. Snow on beaches is certainly not the norm! The most significantly wintry years were 1886, when Galveston Bay froze, and 1895, when the island received a whopping snowfall of 15.4 inches. Then people remember what they learned from previous years. Advice is given to people to stay home if at all possible once they get off from work. So, will 2021 join these memorable cold snaps? Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on September 17, 2015: Hopefully you are not experiencing those wildfires anywhere near where you live in California. December 22: 13 Wonderful momeriesthanks for the photos! The latest snowfall recorded of the season occurred on March 22, 1968. National Weather Service: SoCal Record Highs on Dec. 25, 1980. I remember driving down the street and and seeing water coming under the front doors of MANY homes and heading out to the street. Thanks for your comment. Thanks for the visit and share. Coldest temperature: 14 on 2/2 I can actually "hear" the snowflakes falling (only when it is absolute silent. By month, 35 percent of all Houston snowfalls happened in February, 32 percent in January and 30 percent in December. We didn't get any snow this year and the winter has been quite mild compared to recent years. Back in 1983 was the only year that the high didnt hit 20 degrees, topping out at 15.Christmas Day Climate Statistics. The last recorded snowfall in Houston was on February 15, 2021. I'd much rather have the snow! Areas north of Houston may get lucky and see a few snowflakes Wednesday morning, and anytime that happens, its a big deal. Ha! LOL. Couldnt get the water in the shower hot enough to thaw myself out. Video sent to Houston ABC station KTRK showed kids running out to greet the big, wet flakes. I want a white Christmas here in DC ): lucky Texas. Moving to a new post, my dad was being stationed in NY. Tires were different when I was a child. I realize that this might not be impressive to those of you who live up north and can build your gigantic snowmen each year dressed with colorful woolen neck scarves and other adornments, but hey, whoever made this snowman probably does not even own a woolen neck scarf. I would love to share links. Definitely dont disagree, but for this post, we focused on extreme temperatures. Thanks for adding that memory to this hub. In February 2021, snow reached 15 cm (6 in), as it had not happened for decades. December 4, 2009, will go down in the record books as the earliest snowfall in Houston, Texas history. I used to have relatives living in New Jersey. Brittney Griner surprises fans at MLK Day fest, 'Absolutely': Why Sean Payton is open to taking Texans HC job, What C.J. Yes, you would definitely have been used to seeing snow up there. . Although, 1973 saw four days of snow in Houston between January and February. Coldest temperature: 5 on 1/18 In its winter outlook issued in mid-November, NOAA forecast that Houston would have a 33 percent to 40 percent chance of above . Those patterns were so pretty! Doesn't stand for long but it has fallen a few times! 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 . For a hint I think it was 1995 (or 1996). 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. Thank you. Coldest temperature: 7 on 12/23 Houston, Texas is a bit too warm for snow to last very long. Jeanne Johnson of 1937 W. Main, kisses a snowman. 1986 Twin Cities 2:32:31 1 1987 Twin Cities 2:35:42 2 1988 Pittsburgh 2:32:15 5 1988 Chicago 2:32:03 5 1989 Houston 2:32:32 2 1989 Boston 2:29 . (Weather station: Houston Hobby Airport, USA). We got more sleet at our home, but in other parts of the Houston metro area, they saw more snow mixed with sleet. It was awful and about a week long. 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. Mr. Snowman has most of the snow along with the fallen leaves, twigs, and anything else that happened to be on the ground. December of 1989 was Houstons coldest December on record back to the 1880s. Yes it truly has been a warm winter thus far and I doubt that we will have anymore freezing or near freezing temperatures. 3.0 mi. During the 1990s, Houston did not record any snow events. 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. James A Watkins from Chicago on December 13, 2009: I loved your Hub, Peg. Behind The List: Houstons wealthiest ZIP codes show more homeowners than renters. But the most memorable snowfall in recent memory could arguably be from December 2017, when a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey saw its first measurable snow in eight years. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 14, 2016: I guess that happens in just about any cold climate where it snows. Thought I would die from the heat, so funny to see a snowman there. Thanks for commenting. In my mind, that was the coldest it could get here but we are going well beyond that right now. 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. The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004) A rare and record breaking snowfall occurred Christmas Eve into early Christmas morning across south and southeast Texas. Most of the snow melted before it hit the ground, but it was magical nevertheless. By Allyson Waller. When did it last snow in Houston? St. Marys Cathedral covered in snow, February 1940. After our company departed to go back home, we continued to watch the snowfall, although it was starting to diminish in intensity. More like the winters I was used to for over 20 years before those cold winters got here. I have to say i was always the one predicting (and fearing) that this would be a bitterly cold winter. The two biggest snow events in Corpus Christi were in 2004 and 2017. Coldest temperature: 10 on 1/19 Hope you had as much fun as we did in enjoying that "white stuff" falling from the sky. So my colleagues and took our break at the hill. 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> Another reinforcing cold front seems to have swept across . 1860s. Grein of San Antonio and Mrs. W.C. Magee of 347 Zoe. I will treasure those. Enjoy but stay safe and warm. And yet it happened exactly 200 years ago, in the last week of April 1815. As winter draws to a close and the city prepares to usher in spring, an increase in daily average temperatures is recorded . 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. Of course after many months, we also looked forward to Spring. on December 06, 2009: What a great day 4th December was for you all in Houston, We don't get snow in this part of Australia where we live. I remember seeing those also when I was a child. KVIA. August September October November December January February March April May June July. December 16: 19 It is an oddity when we get to see any where we live in Houston. 922 reviews. 13 Does Houston snow? He could ice skate backward as effortlessly as forward, which always impressed me. Has Houston Texas ever had a white Christmas? December 4, 2009, will go down in the record books as the earliest snowfall in Houston, Texas history. Her visit ended up being longer than anticipated because her flights kept getting cancelled. Yes, Corpus Christi was covered in white for the first time in 13 years, almost 3 months day for day after being struck by Hurricane Harvey.After 8 years of rest, 1 - 1.5 inches of snow were measured at Houston-Galveston NWS office. Where do the Astros stack up in MLB Networks position rankings? With my parent's help, the snowmen would get ever so much larger than the ones that we could create on our own. January 18, 1930 is Houstons coldest morning on record, with a low of 5 degrees above zero. What Airport Does American Airlines Fly Out Of In Houston? This is a carousel. It was fun seeing those heavy wet flakes fall this past winter. It is a thrill to see snow in Houston because it is so very rare. Craig Hlavaty is a freelance writer for chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. In January 2011 he allegedly wrote: "I have had VS [visual snow] since september 21st of 2009. Some areas of the city saw 12 inches of snow in 2004. There were specific snow tires. I'm sure the sun melted him/her in short time in any case. These snow records are reviewed yearly and updated as new data is recorded. 11 How cold did it get in Austin in February 2021? talfonso from Tampa Bay, FL on December 07, 2009: Wow - excellent Hub! BELIEVE ITSNOW IN HOUSTON, TEXAS and quite an accumulation considering the place! I was remembering playing with my two younger brothers. Also, one has to act fast down here and scrape together every available bit of snow to make a snowman. Coldest temperature: 10 on 2/8 One Hundred Years of Southeast Texas Weather (1900-2000) Southeast Texas endures a variety of weather every year. Had we gone via I-45 and I-20, wed have been stuck in Dallas as I-20 was closed. The mother of all snows came on Valentine's Day in 1895. What year did it snow in Galveston Texas? Of course, Houstonians now are so used to snow after these past . We closed the month with 11 straight mornings below freezing, including four full days that failed to crack above 32 degrees. Time Zone. If one has to have snow or hail, I would much rather have it be snow! The joke was they would call out the military except they closed down as well. Will be thinking of you up there in Canada. Only the occasional citrus killing frost. Did it accumulate on the ground? . Its bad in the sense that were likely to endure a longer stretch of temperatures in the mid-20s or colder. Snow accumulations were in the one to four-inch range depending upon where one lives in and around Houston. It was fun, albeit unusual, break anyway. Galveston averages 0 inches of snow per year. United States snow records can be found by reviewing the snowfall records of over 200 cities. Hope it happens again for you Pegg. One person was injured and taken to a hospital in Victoria, Texas, authorities said. 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. In 1929, 2.5 inches of snow fell on Dec. 21-22. An informal poll was taken at the Houston/Galveston National Weather Service Office recently to determine a list of the . We don't get snow in Orlando. Took us *** 21 *** hours to make the drive. Coldest temperature: 14 on 2/2 Nights at or below freezing: 6 in a row. But what set 1895 apart for Houston was our greatest snowstorm of 20 inches, which we conveniently wrote about back in 2017! 2019/2020. :-). Subdivisions, like the one in which we live, hire the snow machine operators to come once during the winter so that children who may never have seen snow get to frolic in it for a brief time. Back on Feb. 12, 1960 the city got just over four inches of the white snow. I have pictures of my mom's blooming rose bushes with snow on them. Meanwhile, temperatures soared to 76 in Nashville, Tennessee, and to 73 in Oklahoma City and set records that same day in 2016, Sosnowski said. However, the Dickensian scene of widespread snow lying on the ground on Christmas Day is much rarer. It is just past noon, and the temperature in Houston is 18 degrees Fahrenheit. For the first time ever, some areas experienced their first white Christmas. In that case you would love our northern states in the wintertime! Its good, however, in the sense that this might lead to more sleet (or snow) and less freezing rain. Good lead-in to your memories of snowball fights and such. before we see more snow. We once had our roof replaced because of so much hail damage in Houston. A rare sight! These snow events in Houston and other more southern areas in Texas are rare and relished for that reason. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 50 F. Happy that our neighbors got out there and built that snowman for your amusement. A few times (very few) as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic I had to work in way sub zero walk-ins. 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. We had snow last night. It has been a while since we have had snow flurries in Houston. BB. Helps my addled brain that did not grow up learning metric measurements. We happened to be hosting lunch today at home for some friends. Snow has fallen the week before and the week after the holiday but never on the 25th. But inside the fort, one had more protection against the airborne snowballs once launched. Feb. 15, 2021. I hit my head and the rest is fuzzy because I got a concussion. Your write up is a good example. This event merits a whole post on its own, which well hopefully one day get to! Won't have to run the sprinker system and pay for water. Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on February 16, 2016: Hi, Peggy. Scary! By New Year's Eve we were back to beautiful muggy Houston. Mrs. C.A. I was not driving back then. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 14, 2009: Your "iced rain" is definitely what we call hail. There is some reason to believe that this year is unlikely for snow. Frozen glistening white precipitation now lies atop our frost blankets and rooftops. The December 1983 cold wave was another hall of fame event for Houston. But you may not know . Min F Date Min C; 23: January 19, 1984 . The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Dallas was plagued with cold and wintry weather as well, marring the 2011 Super Bowl. I sense that Houston is in for a mighty cold winter this time around Oyewole Folarin from Lagos on October 29, 2011: It's fun seeing snow outside. 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. You can learn much by reading and noticing how others write as well. Most unusual, but fun. Snow has fallen the week before and the week after the holiday but never on the 25th. It is snowing where I am right now. I remember February 2011 vividly because I moved to Houston for a time that month and arrived at the end of January. Eric wrote about it at the Houston Chronicle. 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. In 2004 Galveston experienced its first-ever white Christmas. Wettest 1.64 1982 1.42 1938 1.31 1930 Contents1 What year did it snow on Christmas in [] Businesses in Houston, Texas rely on accurate snowfall record-keeping to plan for the most extreme conditions during the winter. Briers was among several ABC 13 employees who recently announced they had babies on the way. We always loved the first snows of the season when we lived up north. Happy you enjoyed reading this and thanks for leaving a comment. This snow and ice is a rare occurrence in Houston. Ice storms & snowstorms deserve their own post though, for sure. In January 1940 Houston received 3 inches of snow. 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! So, to begin our trip through history, lets set the table with the current cold outbreak. I was here for the 1983 Christmas cold snap. Who knows, maybe a few older Gen-Xers around these parts owe their very existence to those four inches of snow 58 years ago. 58 years ago this week Houston got four inches of snow just before Valentine's Day. 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. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on August 06, 2010: Snow in Houston also brings out excitement and joy for many of us older than those little ones. 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? The North Texas Snowstorm of 2022 was a historic snow event that buried the Southern United States , most notably North Texas, with over 2 feet of snow from January 16 to January 19. Working the loading dock that night, I swore it was the coldest I had ever been. When was the winter storm in Houston 2021? It becomes a holiday of sorts! :-) Thanks for this comment on the Snow in Houston. On average, there are about 139 tornadoes in a year. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 1960. Day Selection. (living in Houston thats a good thing), Holy Cow! February 1960. It was almost eight years ago at the same time of the year when we saw snow! 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