In 1960, Texas Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes This Year's Winter Look Downright Mild
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Katie Lawrence
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With school closures all across the state, lower temperatures than we’ve seen in 20+ years, and black ice covering roadways and making travel treacherous, it might feel like this winter is one to remember.
However, this year's snowfall pales in comparison to the winter storm of 1960. Second only to the Valentine's Day storm of 1895 that dropped a whopping 20 inches on Houston, 1960 will forever go down in history for its record-breaking winter. On February 12, 4.4 inches fell in Houston itself, 11 inches in Livingston, 6 in Cleveland, and a substantial amount in other Southeast Texas cities. That might not sound like much if you're from up North, but here in Texas, we certainly aren't accustomed to snow or the frigid temperatures required for it to fall. To see the full extent of this historical storm, watch the newscast clip from ABC13 below.
Do you remember this record-breaking winter in Texas? If so, please share your memories with us!
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