Hey there everyone! It’s Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez!
I’m sending out this newsletter a day early to prepare you for Tuesday’s winter weather.
Looking ahead
If you’ve been in Houston long enough, you know we can get snow and ice. But what’s to come Tuesday morning is shaping up to be a historic winter storm!
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To put it in perspective, Houston hasn’t seen a storm like this in 65 years. On average, we see measurable snow once every four years, and the last time that happened was January 15, 2021, just an inch. But this storm? It’s different.
This isn’t just a dusting or a lucky patch of flurries. We’re talking widespread, heavy snow, something incredibly rare for our area. Many of you have shared stories about that one magical day when your neighborhood got several inches of snow, even if it wasn’t citywide. But this time, everyone in Houston will get something.
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So get ready, because this is one for the history books! Dust off those scarves and gloves, get your phone ready and let’s make some snowy memories together.
Here are the snowfall records for Houston:
When we talk about snow in Houston, 1895 stands out as a legend, a year we all wish we’d seen, or are glad we didn’t. But since then, our snow history has been more modest. The most snow Houston has officially received in a single day was 3 inches, back in both 1940 and 1960.
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For an entire season, though, 1959-1960 holds the record, 4.4 inches total, when you take 1895 out of the mix. That’s the kind of rarity we’re dealing with here.
This upcoming storm has the potential to join those historic moments. Who knows, Tuesday’s snow could be the one we’ll still be talking about decades from now!
Here’s the forecast for Tuesday:
Widespread snow totals of 2 to 6 inches across the Houston area would be nothing short of historic! To put this into perspective, Fort Bend County has never recorded more than 4 inches of snow in a single day. Galveston? Same story, 4 inches, which fell on Christmas Day in 2004.
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I’ll never forget that magical morning, so many of you sent me incredible photos of snowy lawns, frosted rooftops, and even sand-dusted white along the coast. It was a sight to behold and one that’s stayed with us ever since.
Could this storm bring us a moment just as unforgettable? It’s looking like it might. Get ready to make some new snowy memories, Houston!
Can you do me a favor?
Our StormTracker 2 weather team will be here for you throughout this entire storm, we’re even camping out at the station to make sure you stay informed and prepared.
And we’d love to see what this rare and historic snowfall looks like through your eyes. Are the kids building a snowman? Sledding down a hill? Maybe you’ve spotted a car sliding on an icy road or simply captured the peaceful beauty of snow blanketing Houston.
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Whatever it is, please share your pictures and videos with us at click2houston.com/pins. We’ll feature the best ones on TV and online at click2houston.com.
Stay safe out there on Tuesday, and let’s make some unforgettable memories together!
