Many Texans (understandably) never want to hear the word “snow” again after the historic freeze of February 2021. That being said, there are plenty of times in history when snow was a welcome sight across the Lone Star State – especially since it doesn’t happen very often. Here are 13 rare photos of snow in Texas that will leave you wishing for a winter wonderland this year.
- A rare view of a snow-capped desert landscape. Even the cacti are blanketed in the white stuff and it’s truly magical! (Basin Junction, unknown year)
Stephan Pietzko / EyeEm Collection / Getty Images Basin Junction, TX 79834, USA
- Vibrant wildflowers peek through the snow during a late spring storm. Their eye-popping colors definitely offer a stark contrast to the otherwise monochromatic landscape. (Marble Falls, unknown year)
Mint Images / Mint Images RF Collection / Getty Images Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
- A layer of frost turns a grove of trees and the forest floor beneath it into a winter wonderland. (Austin, unknown year)
Kathy Van Torne / Moment Collection / Getty Images Austin, TX, USA
- Texas backroads are always a treat to drive on, but even more so when they’re covered in snow. (Borger, 2013)
Flickr/sarowen Borger, TX 79007, USA
- This holly bush looks especially festive with a fine dusting of snow on top. (Longview, 2018)
Flickr/Matthew Prosser Longview, TX, USA
- A bridge is covered in a thick layer of snow and ice. Even the leaves of the surrounding trees are tinged with crystalline frost. This is the epitome of an enchanting winter wonderland (Dallas, 2010)
Flickr/Wasif Malik Dallas, TX, USA
- A vintage steam locomotive chugs along through the wintery landscape left behind by a snowstorm. (North Richland Hills, 2004)
Flickr/Steven Martin North Richland Hills, TX, USA
- This scene of a little red barn amidst a wintery fairyland is perfection. (Grapevine, 2012)
Flickr/TexasEagle Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
- A frosty path through the woods looks like the inside of a snow globe. (McKinney, unknown year)
Mint Images / Mint Images RF Collection / Getty Images McKinney, TX, USA
- Magnolia Market is always the perfect backdrop for a Christmas card, but snow takes it to a whole new level. (Waco, 2021)
Facebook/Magnolia Magnolia, 601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA
- Palo Duro Canyon just might be even more beautiful in the wintertime. What do you think? (Canyon, 2020)
Facebook/Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Snow angels are so majestic - especially when you don’t get to make them very often! (Richardson, 2015)
Flickr/Wasif Malik Richardson, TX, USA
- Certain homes just have the winter “look” when they’re blanketed in snow, and this one is no exception. (McKinney, unknown year)
Mint Images / Mint Images RF / Getty Images McKinney, TX, USA
So, which of these winter wonderlands did you like the best? Or tell us about your favorite memory of snow in Texas. Share your experience in the comments below! Don’t forget to check out our previous article to see more stunning photos of the Palo Duro Canyon blanketed in a world of white.
Stephan Pietzko / EyeEm Collection / Getty Images
Basin Junction, TX 79834, USA
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Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Kathy Van Torne / Moment Collection / Getty Images
Austin, TX, USA
Flickr/sarowen
Borger, TX 79007, USA
Flickr/Matthew Prosser
Longview, TX, USA
Flickr/Wasif Malik
Dallas, TX, USA
Flickr/Steven Martin
North Richland Hills, TX, USA
Flickr/TexasEagle
Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
McKinney, TX, USA
Facebook/Magnolia
Magnolia, 601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA
Facebook/Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
Richardson, TX, USA
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The OIYS Visitor Center
SNOW IN TEXAS & RELATED INFO November 27, 2022 Melanie J. How often does it snow in Texas? Snow in Texas is a very rare occurrence. In fact, the average snowfall in Texas is 0.1 inches. But if you’re lucky, you can catch a snowfall in these parks located in the higher elevations of the state:
Big Bend National Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park Franklin Mountains State Park
Of course, there are a few cities where you can also catch some sprinkles in Texas and they include:
Dallas Amarillo El Paso Lubbock
During the Winter, the western and northern regions of Texas see the most snow. And believe it or not, over the years, there have been snowstorms in Texas that have led to record snowfalls. One of which included a severe storm that hit the state in 1956, where Vega, Hereford, and Amarillo received over a foot of snow. The storm lasted for a week, and it caused a lot of damage as well as deaths in Texas. But thankfully, snowstorms are very few in the Lone Star state. What is there to do during the Winter in Texas? Winter in Texas is unlike the winters experienced in other states. Although Texas doesn’t get a lot of snow, there are still tons of winter activities that are fun for the entire family. They include:
Hiking at Big Bend National Park Viewing the ice sculptures on Galveston Island Ice skating at the Dallas Galleria Bumper cars on ice
Other activities include a scenic boat along the San Antonio Riverwalk, camping, visiting one of the incredible museums, exploring the Texas Hill Country, and of course, there are tons of holiday and enchanting Christmas events that the entire family will love.
The OIYS Visitor Center
SNOW IN TEXAS & RELATED INFO
November 27, 2022
Melanie J.
How often does it snow in Texas? Snow in Texas is a very rare occurrence. In fact, the average snowfall in Texas is 0.1 inches. But if you’re lucky, you can catch a snowfall in these parks located in the higher elevations of the state:
Big Bend National Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park Franklin Mountains State Park
Of course, there are a few cities where you can also catch some sprinkles in Texas and they include:
Dallas Amarillo El Paso Lubbock
During the Winter, the western and northern regions of Texas see the most snow. And believe it or not, over the years, there have been snowstorms in Texas that have led to record snowfalls. One of which included a severe storm that hit the state in 1956, where Vega, Hereford, and Amarillo received over a foot of snow. The storm lasted for a week, and it caused a lot of damage as well as deaths in Texas. But thankfully, snowstorms are very few in the Lone Star state. What is there to do during the Winter in Texas? Winter in Texas is unlike the winters experienced in other states. Although Texas doesn’t get a lot of snow, there are still tons of winter activities that are fun for the entire family. They include:
Hiking at Big Bend National Park Viewing the ice sculptures on Galveston Island Ice skating at the Dallas Galleria Bumper cars on ice
Other activities include a scenic boat along the San Antonio Riverwalk, camping, visiting one of the incredible museums, exploring the Texas Hill Country, and of course, there are tons of holiday and enchanting Christmas events that the entire family will love.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Snow in Texas is a very rare occurrence. In fact, the average snowfall in Texas is 0.1 inches. But if you’re lucky, you can catch a snowfall in these parks located in the higher elevations of the state:
- Big Bend National Park
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park
- Franklin Mountains State Park
Of course, there are a few cities where you can also catch some sprinkles in Texas and they include:
- Dallas
- Amarillo
- El Paso
- Lubbock
During the Winter, the western and northern regions of Texas see the most snow. And believe it or not, over the years, there have been snowstorms in Texas that have led to record snowfalls. One of which included a severe storm that hit the state in 1956, where Vega, Hereford, and Amarillo received over a foot of snow. The storm lasted for a week, and it caused a lot of damage as well as deaths in Texas. But thankfully, snowstorms are very few in the Lone Star state.
What is there to do during the Winter in Texas?
Winter in Texas is unlike the winters experienced in other states. Although Texas doesn’t get a lot of snow, there are still tons of winter activities that are fun for the entire family. They include:
- Hiking at Big Bend National Park
- Viewing the ice sculptures on Galveston Island
- Ice skating at the Dallas Galleria
- Bumper cars on ice
Other activities include a scenic boat along the San Antonio Riverwalk, camping, visiting one of the incredible museums, exploring the Texas Hill Country, and of course, there are tons of holiday and enchanting Christmas events that the entire family will love.
