Ice Storm in Big Bend Area, Texas

Big Bend National Park officials reported that the road to Study Butte was iced over.

An upper level storm system over the Desert Southwest, an Arctic airmass, and moisture flowing up from the Gulf of Mexico combined for a record breaking winter storm in west Texas. A combination of snow and sleet across west Texas led to schools starting late or cancelling the school day entirely in many communities. Another result of the winter storms was a record 300 mile closure of Interstate 10 between Fort Stockton and San Antonio. This road closure left motorists and truck drivers stranded in several communities along Interstate 10. Other roads also were closed across west Texas, including U.S. Highway 67 between Marfa and Presidio and U.S. Highway 90 from Sanderson eastward. Numerous accidents were reported throughout west Texas and southeastern New Mexico as a result of the icy roads. Only minor injuries were reported.