A significant winter weather event with unseasonably cold temperatures affected West Central Texas on Easter Weekend. Winter weather events seldom occur in this region during April. An unseasonably cold airmass developed across the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes Regions on April 5th and 6th. A strong high pressure system dropped south from Canada, and pushed this cold air southward across the Plains states and into Texas. Temperatures dropped into the 30 to 35 degree range across West Central Texas, by the early morning of Saturday, April 7th. The temperatures held steady or slowly dropped a few degrees during the day Saturday, and remained in the upper 20s to lower 30s Saturday night.
To make matters worse, an upper level disturbance approached Texas from southern New Mexico, and interacted with the cold and moist air in the region. This brought a few rounds of mixed winter precipitation to the area. The precipitation was mostly in the form of snow across the Big Country. Farther to the south, a mix of sleet, snow and some freezing rain fell. The precipitation was heavy at times, especially when it was accompanied by scattered thunderstorms which moved east across the area. Thunder sleet was reported at San Angelo on Saturday and was accompanied by a heavy burst of sleet and snow.
There was a widespread area of sleet and snow that moved across West Central Texas. The Following is a list of sleet and snowfall reports across the area on April 7th:
SNOW REPORTS
Glen Cove     (Coleman County)     6 Inches
Brownwood     (Brown County)       4 Inches
Silver Valley (Coleman County)     4 Inches
Brownwood 3SE (Brown County)       3 Inches
Anson         (Jones County)       3 Inches
Albany        (Shackelford County) 3 Inches
Ballinger     (Runnels County)     2 Inches
Putnam        (Callahan County)    2 Inches
Baird         (Callahan County)    2 Inches
Haskell       (Haskell County)     2 Inches
Lake Abilene  (Taylor County)      2 Inches
Rotan         (Fisher County)      2 Inches
Lohn          (McCulloch County)   2 Inches
SNOW AND SLEET REPORTS
Brady         (McCulloch County)   2 Inches (Lots of sleet)
Paint Rock    (Concho County)      2 Inches (Lots of sleet)
Water Valley  (Tom Green County)   2 Inches (Much of it sleet)
Mertzon       (Irion County)       2 Inches (Half sleet)
Water Valley  (Coke County)        1 Inches (Mostly sleet)
San AngeloNWS (Tom Green County)   1 Inches (Mostly sleet)
Concho Park   (Concho County)      1 Inches (Lots of sleet)
London        (Kimble County)      1 Inches (Sleet)
Colorado Bend (San Saba County)    1 Inches (Sleet)
Sonora        (Sutton County)    1/2 Inches (Sleet)
Northern Crockett County       1/2-1 Inches (Sleet)
Despite the warm ground, the precipitation fell heavily enough to cause significant accumulations, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. This created Easter weekend travel problems with several weather-related accidents reported. About 50 traffic accidents were reported throughout the area Saturday and into Saturday night. There were even a few road closures near Menard, and the Houston Harte Expressway in San Angelo was closed for a time Saturday evening through Sunday morning. The icy conditions kept road crews busy throughout Saturday into early Sunday. In addition, many Easter-related activities were either moved indoors or had to be postponed, due to the weather.
The impacts of the cold weather and wintry precipitation will be felt for sometime to come. The area farmers are still trying to determine how much their crops, such as Pecans and Wheat, were damaged by the prolonged freezing temperatures. Several sheep were lost to the cold and damp conditions as well.
The record books for April had a workout over the Easter Weekend. The following is a Record Event Report about the unseasonably cold temperatures:
For Abilene, the high temperature of 36 degrees on the 7th was a record low maximum temperature for that date. The previous record was 40 degrees set in 1958. It also established a new record for the coldest maximum temperature ever recorded in the month of April. The previous record was 38 degrees set on April 8th 1938. The low temperature of 28 degrees on the 7th tied the record low temperature for that date, which was previously set in 1938.
For San Angelo, the high temperature of 38 degrees on the 7th was a record low maximum temperature for that date. The previous record was 56 degrees set in 1983. It also established a new rcord for the coldest maximum temperature ever recorded in April. The previous record was 39 degrees set on April 13th 1957.
In San Angelo the temperature was 32 degrees or below from 5:30 A.M. Saturday through 10:30 A.M. Sunday. This was a total of 29 hours at or below freezing. Prior to this weekend, the lognest period of time with temperatures at or below freezing in April was 10 hours, from 1 A.M. to 11 A.M. on April 13, 1957. The low temperature of 29 degrees on the 7th tied the record low temperature for that date, which was previously set in 1971. Also on the 8th (Easter Sunday), the high temperature of 42 degrees in San Angelo was a record low maximum temperature for that date. The previous record for the 8th was 50 degrees in 1983.

Cold/Wind Chill in MASON, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in MENARD, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in STERLING, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 07:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in IRION, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 07:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in COKE, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 07:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 07:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Storm in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 07:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 07:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 45.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Winter Storm in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 08:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 23.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in BROWN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 08:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 08:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 08:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 09:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 09:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 10:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in MENARD, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 10:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 10:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in MASON, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 11:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in FISHER, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in JONES, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cold/Wind Chill in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in STERLING, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Weather in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 07-APR-07 06:00:00 to 07-APR-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cold/Wind Chill in BROWN, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in COKE, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in FISHER, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in IRION, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in JONES, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cold/Wind Chill in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 06-APR-07 22:00:00 to 08-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer