When was the big Texas ice storm?
February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm
| Category 3 “Major” (RSI/NOAA: 8.048) | |
|---|---|
| Satellite imagery of the winter storm over the Eastern United States on February 16 | |
| Casualties | 237 officially confirmed 426–978 estimated in Texas |
| Damage | ≥ $196.5 billion (2021 USD) (Costliest winter storm on record) |
| Power outages | > 9,924,000 |
What year was the ice storm in Dallas Texas?
A major winter storm gripped most of North and Central Texas from December 5th through the 10th, 2013, severely impacting travel and power throughout the region. Freezing rain, sleet, and a little snow began falling during the afternoon of the 5th, and persisted through the morning hours of the 6th.
When did DFW have the cobblestone ice?
2013
Many North Texans may remember the term “cobblestone ice” from back in 2013 when roadways were a nightmare. It was all because of these rock-hard formations on the roads. Vehicles struggle on cobblestone ice during the morning commute in North Texas on Dec. 9, 2013.
When was the Texas Ice Storm 2021?
According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain and drizzle coated North and Central Texas as the storm began rolling in on Feb. 11, 2021, causing up to one-half inch of ice accumulation in some locations….Exhibit 2: ERCOT GENERATING CAPACITY, FEBRUARY 2021.
| Natural Gas | 51% |
|---|---|
| Other | 1.9% |
| Storage | 0.2% |
When did Texas freeze in 2021?
2021 Texas power crisis
| February 7, before February 16, after Satellite images of Houston before and after the storm. The dark patches in the latter image depict areas left without electricity. | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 10–27, 2021 (2 weeks and 3 days) |
| Cause | Multiple severe winter storms |
| Deaths | 210 to 702 (estimate) |
When was the last snow storm in Dallas Texas?
The greatest snowfall on record at DFW occurred on February 11, 2010 (11.2 inches). The storm total at DFW for that event (Feb 11-12, 2010) was 12.5 inches….Snow: Dallas/Fort Worth’s Top-20 Largest Snowfalls on Record.
| Snow Amount | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11.20″ | 1 | Feb 11, 2010 (Thu) |
| 7.80″ | 2 | Jan 15, 1964 (Wed) |
| 7.50″ | 3 | Feb 17, 1978 (Fri) |
| 4.70″ | 4 | Nov 13, 1976 (Sat) |
What does cobblestone ice mean?
Ryan LaFontaine of the Texas Department of Transportation says cobblestone ice is a combination of ice accumulation and sand laid down by TxDOT and city trucks — which traffic compresses together to form a cobblestone-type surface, a thick layer of frozen ruts and potholes. In some places, it’s several inches deep.
When was the last time Texas had snow?
It’s exciting news for most Texans since the central and south Texas is hardly ever lucky enough to get snow. The last time it snowed in San Antonio was January 1985, when a foot of snow allowed residents to go sledding and tubing and even make snow angels and snowmen.
What caused the power outage?
Most power outages are caused by severe weather – high winds, lightning, freezing rain and snow, rain or flooding. During a storm power poles are vulnerable to lightning strikes while strong winds can snap off tree branches and down power lines. Freezing rain or snow can build up on equipment causing damage.
Where in Texas did it snow?
The Texas Panhandle (which is northwest) and the mountains in far-west Texas near El Paso are prone to snow in the winter months. I’ve driven through some nasty snowstorms between Lubbock and Amarillo as late in the season as Spring Break (mid-March).
How often does it snow in Dallas Texas?
it doesn’t snow every year in Dallas it snows once every 2-3 years on average. The last few years have had snow nearly every year -those are outliers. Last winter it didn’t snow at all. That’s normal.