Jan 10, 2025 - News
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Houston's been spared a snow day, but amid the chilly weather, we decided to look back and see when our all-time snowfall record was set.
How it works: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) captures snowfall maximums from each county, along with the exact measurement location.
- NOAA records date back to as early as 1870, when the National Weather Service was established.
Zoom in: Harris County's one-day snowfall record was set on Feb. 15, 1895, with 19 inches.
Stunning stat: Boulder County, Colorado, holds the U.S. record for most recorded snowfall in a single day, with 76 inches — over 6 feet! — on April 15, 1921.
What's next: Relatively chilly weather still lies ahead, but freezing temperatures aren't in the forecast for next week.