Ice Storm — Northern Newton, Texas

2014-03-04 · Northern Newton, Texas

Event narrative

Freezing rain began early in the morning of the 4th with around one quarter of an inch to four tenths of ice accumulating around sunrise or shortly after. Travel was not greatly impacted, however several trees were reported down. Ice melted during the afternoon as temperature rose above freezing.

Wider weather episode

A cold air mass swept back into Southeast Texas early in March. While the cold Canadian air was in place an upper level disturbance moved across the region causing yet another round of wintery precipitation that began early in the morning on the 4th. Temperatures warmed during the mid day to early afternoon hours as rain moved out of the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 500699. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.