I know what you’re thinking: a blizzard? In the state famed for its total lack of winter? Indeed, Texas experienced a devastating winter storm in 2015 that was one of the worst in the nation’s history. Appropriately named Goliath, the onslaught left thousands of people stranded and even more without the cattle they had been raising since birth. It was truly a tragedy – one we’ll never forget. Goliath went down in local history as the largest blizzard in Texas, and to this day its memory chills locals to the core. Brrr! Bundle up, because these images will take you back to that extra chilly winter.
The very day after Christmas, Goliath swept into Texas and brought with it the largest swath of snowfall in our state’s history.
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This was the Aggie stadium after getting pounded for two straight days - the College Station area received 11 inches of snow from the storm.
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Goliath set the record in Friona, which started recording in 1927, for the most snowfall in a 48-hour period (20 inches!)
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The El Paso International Airport picked up 8.1 inches, exceeding its average annual snowfall of 5.5 inches.
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Farmers lost over 35,000 dairy cows in the unrelenting onslaught - a tragedy considering Texas supplies 10% of the nation’s milk.
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Flights were cancelled, schools closed, roads impassable…the entirety of the Plains and Panhandle regions was essentially on lockdown while the storm raged on.
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Even Del Rio, a city where snow hadn’t accumulated since 2012, received light snow and sleet.
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The aptly named winter storm Goliath was an epic demonstration of how unpredictable Texas weather can be. We may be in the Deep South, but we aren’t immune to being ravaged by unforgiving snow.
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Were you or any of your loved ones affected by Goliath? If not, do you remember hearing about the largest blizzard in Texas history on the news? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Craving a bit of wintertime fun? Take a snow tubing trip at Grapevine!
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Largest Blizzard In Texas December 15, 2019 Nikki Rhoades When was the biggest blizzard in Texas? The Lone Star State has experienced a number of winter weather events over the years. The Texas blizzard of 1929 was one of its more notable weather patterns. In fact, local weather experts consider it to be the worst in state history. Though some of the biggest snowstorms in Texas have dropped a foot of snow or more on area cities, the 1929 event battered the community of Hillsboro with 26 inches in just 24 hours. To this day, the city holds the 24-hour snowfall record for the state. What is the most snow ever recorded in Texas? The worst winter weather in Texas was doubtlessly recorded during the 1929 snowstorm, but that’s not the only notable weather pattern to hit the state! Some events, like the Panhandle Blizzard of 1957, created snow drifts of up to 15 feet. Over the years, several winter weather events in Texas shook the state to its core. What is winter weather in Texas typically like? The Lone Star State can experience rather unpredictable weather patterns. In fact, locals often advise, “Don’t like the weather? Wait five minutes!” As the largest state in the continental United States, Texas intersects with a few different climate zones. As such, its weather patterns can vary wildly from city to city. In the Panhandle and western portions of the state, snow is a familiar sight. Along the northern border of the state, snowfall is somewhat common, though it is a mere frosting compared to the snowfall in Northern states. Its southern portions rarely receive snow, although it does happen. Perhaps most interesting, Texas’ climate includes thunderstorms almost all year round!
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Largest Blizzard In Texas
December 15, 2019
Nikki Rhoades
When was the biggest blizzard in Texas? The Lone Star State has experienced a number of winter weather events over the years. The Texas blizzard of 1929 was one of its more notable weather patterns. In fact, local weather experts consider it to be the worst in state history. Though some of the biggest snowstorms in Texas have dropped a foot of snow or more on area cities, the 1929 event battered the community of Hillsboro with 26 inches in just 24 hours. To this day, the city holds the 24-hour snowfall record for the state. What is the most snow ever recorded in Texas? The worst winter weather in Texas was doubtlessly recorded during the 1929 snowstorm, but that’s not the only notable weather pattern to hit the state! Some events, like the Panhandle Blizzard of 1957, created snow drifts of up to 15 feet. Over the years, several winter weather events in Texas shook the state to its core. What is winter weather in Texas typically like? The Lone Star State can experience rather unpredictable weather patterns. In fact, locals often advise, “Don’t like the weather? Wait five minutes!” As the largest state in the continental United States, Texas intersects with a few different climate zones. As such, its weather patterns can vary wildly from city to city. In the Panhandle and western portions of the state, snow is a familiar sight. Along the northern border of the state, snowfall is somewhat common, though it is a mere frosting compared to the snowfall in Northern states. Its southern portions rarely receive snow, although it does happen. Perhaps most interesting, Texas’ climate includes thunderstorms almost all year round!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
The Lone Star State has experienced a number of winter weather events over the years. The Texas blizzard of 1929 was one of its more notable weather patterns. In fact, local weather experts consider it to be the worst in state history. Though some of the biggest snowstorms in Texas have dropped a foot of snow or more on area cities, the 1929 event battered the community of Hillsboro with 26 inches in just 24 hours. To this day, the city holds the 24-hour snowfall record for the state.
What is the most snow ever recorded in Texas?
The worst winter weather in Texas was doubtlessly recorded during the 1929 snowstorm, but that’s not the only notable weather pattern to hit the state! Some events, like the Panhandle Blizzard of 1957, created snow drifts of up to 15 feet. Over the years, several winter weather events in Texas shook the state to its core.
What is winter weather in Texas typically like?
The Lone Star State can experience rather unpredictable weather patterns. In fact, locals often advise, “Don’t like the weather? Wait five minutes!” As the largest state in the continental United States, Texas intersects with a few different climate zones. As such, its weather patterns can vary wildly from city to city. In the Panhandle and western portions of the state, snow is a familiar sight. Along the northern border of the state, snowfall is somewhat common, though it is a mere frosting compared to the snowfall in Northern states. Its southern portions rarely receive snow, although it does happen. Perhaps most interesting, Texas’ climate includes thunderstorms almost all year round!
