Texas – A prolonged winter storm brought rare and impactful snowfall across portions of Texas from January 23 through January 26, with top totals exceeding 10 inches, according to compiled storm reports.
The highest snowfall total reported in the state was 10.2 inches in Clarendon, making it the snowiest observed location in Texas during the multi-day event. Several additional communities across the Texas Panhandle and northern High Plains recorded snowfall totals near or above 9 inches, underscoring the unusual nature of the storm for the region.
Among other high-end reports, Wheeler (9 miles east-southeast) measured 9.8 inches, while Howardwick, Shamrock, and Tulia each recorded 9.0 inches. These totals reflect a broad swath of heavy snow extending across northern Texas counties.
Snowfall totals of 8.0 inches were reported in Dimmitt (1 mile east-southeast), Greenbelt Lake (2 miles south-southeast), Mobeetie, and Virgo Park, highlighting the storm’s consistency across multiple Panhandle locations. Hedley (7 miles east-northeast) measured 7.0 inches, rounding out the top reports.
Snow accumulated steadily over multiple days rather than falling in a single intense burst, prolonging hazardous travel conditions. Major routes including U.S. Highways 287, 83, and Interstate 40 experienced periods of slick roads, reduced visibility, and slowed traffic, particularly during overnight and early morning hours.
Cleanup operations continued after snowfall ended as cold temperatures limited melting, allowing snowpack to persist on secondary roads, bridges, and shaded areas. In a region less accustomed to heavy snow, even modest accumulations created outsized travel and safety impacts.
The January 23–26 storm ranks among the most notable snow events of the season for Texas, particularly across the Panhandle, contributing meaningfully to seasonal snowfall totals and underscoring the breadth of this winter system.
