Some parts of Texas receive snow on a regular basis, but it’s truly unprecedented for the entire state to be under a winter storm warning. From the Panhandle to the U.S.-Mexico border, the onslaught spared nobody. We’ve compiled some of the most striking photos from the historic weather event, and you’ll have a hard time believing you’re looking at Texas. From the Franklin Mountains in El Paso all the way to Houston, here’s a glimpse into Winter Storm Uri’s impact on the Lone Star State.

1. All it took was a historic winter storm to bring white sandy beaches to Galveston!
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2. Garner State Park has transformed into a winter wonderland! The Frio River is certainly living up to its name.
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3. Icicles hang from a tree at Lake Livingston State Park, located north of Houston. You don't see this every day!
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4. The falls at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin are frozen solid and covered in a thick layer of snow.
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5. It's an absolute winter wonderland at Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso! You can hardly see the ground underneath all the snow.
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6. Someone should've told this poor bluebonnet at Inks Lake State Park that winter was going to last another six weeks!
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7. Have you ever seen Enchanted Rock State Natural Area like this? We sure haven't.
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8. The Texas-shaped pool at the Marriott Marquis Houston blanketed in snow. What a rare (and incredible) sight!
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9. This Rockhopper penguin at Moody Gardens was definitely in his element. What a nice day for a stroll!
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Were you impacted by Winter Storm Uri? If so, share your experience with us in the comments section, and check out our previous article for more winter storms that changed Texas forever: It’s Impossible To Forget These 5 Horrific Winter Storms That Have Gone Down In Texas History.

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Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA
3204 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Park Access Rd, El Paso, TX 79930, USA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Inks Lake State Park, Park Road 4 West, Burnet, TX, USA
Garner State Park, 234 RR 1050, Concan, TX 78838, USA
Lake Livingston State Park, 300 State Park Rd 65, Livingston, TX 77351, USA
McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744, USA