Ice Storm — Marfa Plateau, Texas

2013-11-23 to 2013-11-24 · Marfa Plateau, Texas

Event narrative

The Presidio County S.O. reported 1/4-1/2 inch of ice accumulation from a mix of freezing rain and sleet, mainly freezing rain. Accidents reported on Highway 90 between Marfa and Alpine, and on Highway 67 between Presidio and Marfa due to icy roads. 4, 849 people were without power in Marfa, Alpine, Valentine, Fort Davis and Marathon.

Wider weather episode

An arctic airmass moved into the region with well below normal temperatures in it's wake. An upper trough was situated over the western Conus, and stayed there for several days. An extended period of wintry precipitation resulted over West Texas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 480002. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.