Winter Storm — Inland Galveston, Texas

2025-01-20 to 2025-01-21 · Inland Galveston, Texas

Event narrative

Winter precipitation began on the evening on the 20th as a member of the public reported sleet near Friendswood. Precipitation rates increased overnight, becoming predominantly snow during the early morning hours of the 21st, then diminished during the late morning. Reports from the public, a NWS employee and a retired NWS employee showed 2.3-3.0 inches of snowfall across the area. The highest amount was measured in Santa Fe.

Wider weather episode

A major winter storm impacted southern United States across the Gulf coast, producing what would go on to be historic levels of snowfall in some areas over Southeast Texas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1231471. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.