Texas Winter Weather

Snowing in North Texas (A Rare White Christmas)

Texas weather is notorious for its day to day variability. On average, the first freeze arrives November 22nd and the last freeze March 13th. While these past two days are abnormal for their past average last freeze date, it is not unheard of by any means. Of the past ten last freezes recorded in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, they have all occurred in the month of April, the latest occurring April 13th in 1957 and 1997, respectively. On the other hand, the earliest last freeze has occurred as early as February 5th in 2000.

In looking at records, there has never been a freeze the past two centuries to break the 1898 record of October 22 (keep in mind, records do not go before 1898). Also to note the variability of Texas weather, March has seen temperatures below freezing and temperatures above 37°F (100°F) in one year. While I cannot say where past records were taken, the recent records are recorded at the DFW Airport. For this year alone, surrounding areas have seen additional freezes, but they will not be added to the record.

Busy evening so I hope this post suffices. At the least, I was finally able to use the photograph I've been wanting to use for sometime. It was taken this past December during our rare white Christmas. I'm aiming to do more like it, but have not had time recently. Expect a nice, typical make up post on Thursday!