Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Texas, December 24, 2009

An average of 4-6 of snow fell across the county. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Breckenridge (KBKD) was 46 mph. Some roads during the day became impassable because of the snow, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

An average of 7-8 of snow fell across the county as reported by local law enforcement and COOP observers. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Graham (KRPH) was 39 mph. Snow drifts as high as 4 feet were reported in some locations. Several roads during the day became impassable because of the snow and icy roadways, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

An average of 3-6 of snow fell across the county. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. Interstate 20 by Ranger Hill and from Cisco to Abilene was closed due to icing. Both of these areas remained closed until the next day. Several accidents occurred and several motorists spent the night stranded in their vehicles. Local law enforcement spent the night either evacuating people from their cars or bringing them food and blankets. Other roads during the day became impassable because of the snow, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

An average of 6-9 of snow fell across the county as reported by local law enforcement, COOP observers, CoCoRaHS observers, and TxDOT. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. Snow drifts up to 2 feet were reported by a local COOP observer. Some roads during the day began to ice and became impassable because of the snow, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Numerous traffic accidents were reported throughout the event.

Local COOP Observers reported 4-5 of snow across the western half of the county. Only 3 of snow was reported at Mineral Wells and other eastern parts of the county. The local newspaper reported that up to 9 of snow may have fallen in the far northwestern corner of the county near Possum Kingdom Lake. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across mainly the western half of the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Mineral Wells (K0F2) was 45 mph. At night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. No roads were closed in the county during this event, but a fatal accident occurred during the afternoon hours on HWY 281 killing one female.

The Sheriff's Department in Stephenville reported 2 of snow, but up to 6 of snow was reported in the northern half of the county; including Dublin. Strong winds created blowing snow at times during the afternoon hours and snow drifts up to a foot in some places. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. It was noted that several cars slid off HWY 281 north of Stephenville.

Snowfall totals across the western half of the county averaged 4 inches or more. Across the eastern half, the snowfall totals averaged 1-3. Some blowing snow was reported in the afternoon hours across mainly the western half of the county. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Mineral Wells (K0F2) was 45 mph. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

An average of 8-9 of snow fell across Montague County as reported by local law enforcement and COOP observers. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Bowie (K0F2) was 40 mph. Traffic on HWY 287 was snarled by the weather and several motorists were stranded on the highway through the night. Some icy roads were reported during the day, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Numerous accidents were reported during the event. Three days later, a motorcycle rider was killed when he wrecked on a patch of ice that remained under the Texas 59 overpass on HWY 287 in Bowie.

Snowfall totals of 4-5 were reported around the county including a local COOP observer in Alvord. The remainder of the county received an average of 1-3 of snow. Strong winds resulted in blowing snow for a few hours during the afternoon. The peak winds reported at the automated weather station in Bridgeport (KXBP) and Decatur (KLUD) were 38 mph and 34 mph, respectively. At night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Up to 3 of snow fell across the county and some blowing snow was reported in the afternoon hours. The automated weather station at Denton (KDTO) reported a peak wind of 39 mph. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. The Denton police reported 86 weather related accidents and a few injuries, but several other accidents were reported around the county.

Most locations in the county saw 1-3 of snow. DFW Airport reported 3 of snow and one location in Haslet reported close to 4 of snow. Some blowing snow was reported in the afternoon hours; particularly in the northwestern corner of the county. Automated weather stations across the county reported peak winds of 43-47 mph. Some icy roads were reported during the day and hundreds of accidents were reported during the day; but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Several more accidents were reported and numerous people slid off the icy roads. Some people spent the night in their cars.

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county, but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county, but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Snowfall totals of 1-3 of snow were reported across the county. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. By 645 pm, the High Five exchange was closed down. Several accidents were reported and numerous people slid off the icy roads. Some people spent the night in their cars. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office responded to 321 weather related accidents on Thursday. About 150 flights were cancelled at DFW Airport and about a handful were cancelled at Love Field.

Snowfall totals of 4-9 were reported across the western half of the county by the emergency manager and COOP observers. The highest snowfall totals were observed in the far western and northwestern portions of the county. The eastern half of the county received 2-3 of snow. Strong winds resulted in blowing snow for a few hours during the afternoon. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Gainesville (KGLE) was 40 mph. The strong winds created snow drifts of 3-6 feet which blocked roads resulting in roads closures across mainly the western half of the county during the afternoon hours. Bridges also began to ice during the late afternoon hours, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Some of the accidents from the icy roads resulted in minor injuries.

Up to 3 of snow fell across the county, but numerous accidents due to icy roads were reported in the evening hours and overnight as the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Conditions were especially bad on HWY 377 East and the road had be closed in two spots: east of Fall Creek Highway and west of Tolar.

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. The Sheriff's Office responded to 36 traffic accidents. Only one sustained a minor injury.

Up to 1 of snow was reported across the county. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Several accidents were reported and numerous people slid off the icy roads. A fatal accident occurred in Frisco around 430 pm on HWY 380 between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway. Three cars were involved in a collision when one car lost control on an icy bridge. Three people were killed and three more were injured with non-life threatening injuries.

Snowfall totals of 3-6 were reported around the county by the local newspaper. Strong winds resulted in blowing snow at times during the afternoon. The peak winds reported at the automated weather station in Comanche (KMKN) was 39 mph. At night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Up to 1 of snow fell across the county, but numerous accidents due to icy roads were reported in the evening hours and overnight as the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

In Killeen, less than an inch of snow stuck to grassy surfaces, but Veterans Memorial Boulevard, W.S Young, Twin Creek Dr and Water St were closed due to ice. Bridges in the area were also slick to drive on.

The sign of the Luxury Inn on Hwy 190 in Copperas Cove was blown down in high winds. The winds at the time were gusting to 45 mph.

Up to 1 of snow fell across the county, but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

An average of 2-3 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Up to 1 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.