Frost/Freeze — Brooks, Texas

2026-01-19 · Brooks, Texas

Event narrative

Falfurrias recorded freezing temperatures (32F degrees or lower) for a little over 4.5 hours from 3:15-7:55am CST on January 19th.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought in freezing temperatures to the Northern Ranchlands from northern Jim Hogg to Kenedy County on January 18-19. The front followed a prolonged stretch of unseasonably warm weather through the 9th, then a period of near-average conditions from the 10th-17th. On January 19th, the combination of the cold airmass and strong radiational cooling resulted in freezing temperatures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1314594. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.