Winter Storm — Marfa Plateau, Texas

2007-01-15 to 2007-01-17 · Marfa Plateau, Texas

Event narrative

U.S. Highway 67 was closed between Marfa and Presidio because of snowpacked and icy conditions.

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 13099. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.