A powerful upper level system dipped into north Texas bringing near blizzard conditions to the northwest portions of north Texas. Wind gusts up to 50 mph were reported during the afternoon hours across much of the western half of north Texas. Most of the snowfall fell west of a line from Bonham to Waco to Lampasas. The highest snowfall totals of 9 were reported in Montague and Jack County. During the winter weather event, numerous people across the area had to be rescued from their cars or had their cars towed after sliding off the road. Travelers along HWY 287 in Montague County and I-20 in Eastland County became stranded and many spent the night in their vehicles. After the snowfall ended in the evening hours, the water on the roads froze resulting in icy conditions and hazardous travel conditions on Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning. Several more accidents occurred on the icy roads and numerous cars spun out and were abandoned for the night. Five people were killed by accidents due to the ice. Four died on Christmas Eve and one died a few days later on a patch of ice that remained in a shaded area.

Winter Storm in PARKER, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 08:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals across the western half of the county averaged 4 inches or more. Across the eastern half, the snowfall totals averaged 1-3. Some blowing snow was reported in the afternoon hours across mainly the western half of the county. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Mineral Wells (K0F2) was 45 mph. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Storm in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 08:25:00 to 24-DEC-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An average of 8-9 of snow fell across Montague County as reported by local law enforcement and COOP observers. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Bowie (K0F2) was 40 mph. Traffic on HWY 287 was snarled by the weather and several motorists were stranded on the highway through the night. Some icy roads were reported during the day, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Numerous accidents were reported during the event. Three days later, a motorcycle rider was killed when he wrecked on a patch of ice that remained under the Texas 59 overpass on HWY 287 in Bowie.

Winter Storm in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall totals of 4-9 were reported across the western half of the county by the emergency manager and COOP observers. The highest snowfall totals were observed in the far western and northwestern portions of the county. The eastern half of the county received 2-3 of snow. Strong winds resulted in blowing snow for a few hours during the afternoon. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Gainesville (KGLE) was 40 mph. The strong winds created snow drifts of 3-6 feet which blocked roads resulting in roads closures across mainly the western half of the county during the afternoon hours. Bridges also began to ice during the late afternoon hours, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 15:25:00 to 24-DEC-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An average of 2-3 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Most locations in the county saw 1-3 of snow. DFW Airport reported 3 of snow and one location in Haslet reported close to 4 of snow. Some blowing snow was reported in the afternoon hours; particularly in the northwestern corner of the county. Automated weather stations across the county reported peak winds of 43-47 mph. Some icy roads were reported during the day and hundreds of accidents were reported during the day; but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Several more accidents were reported and numerous people slid off the icy roads.  Some people spent the night in their cars.

Winter Weather in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Some of the accidents from the icy roads resulted in minor injuries.

Strong Wind in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The sign of the Luxury Inn on Hwy 190 in Copperas Cove was blown down in high winds. The winds at the time were gusting to 45 mph.

Winter Weather in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 1 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 11:30:00 to 24-DEC-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall totals of 1-3 of snow were reported across the county. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. By 645 pm, the High Five exchange was closed down. Several accidents were reported and numerous people slid off the icy roads. Some people spent the night in their cars.  The Dallas County Sheriff's Office responded to 321 weather related accidents on Thursday. About 150 flights were cancelled at DFW Airport and about a handful were cancelled at Love Field.

Winter Weather in HILL, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 13:15:00 to 24-DEC-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 1 of snow fell across the county, but numerous accidents due to icy roads were reported in the evening hours and overnight as the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 12:30:00 to 24-DEC-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 1 of snow was reported across the county. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Several accidents were reported and numerous people slid off the icy roads.  A fatal accident occurred in Frisco around 430 pm on HWY 380 between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway. Three cars were involved in a collision when one car lost control on an icy bridge. Three people were killed and three more were injured with non-life threatening injuries.

Winter Storm in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 13:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snowfall totals of 3-6 were reported around the county by the local newspaper. Strong winds resulted in blowing snow at times during the afternoon. The peak winds reported at the automated weather station in Comanche (KMKN) was 39 mph. At night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 11:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county, but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in MILLS, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 11:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county, but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in BELL, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Killeen, less than an inch of snow stuck to grassy surfaces, but Veterans Memorial Boulevard, W.S Young, Twin Creek Dr and Water St were closed due to ice.  Bridges in the area were also slick to drive on.

Winter Weather in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 1 of snow fell across the county, but the biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Storm in ERATH, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 08:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sheriff's Department in Stephenville reported 2 of snow, but up to 6 of snow  was reported in the northern half of the county; including Dublin. Strong winds created blowing snow at times during the afternoon hours and snow drifts up to a foot in some places. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. It was noted that several cars slid off HWY 281 north of Stephenville.

Winter Weather in HOOD, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 3 of snow fell across the county, but numerous accidents due to icy roads were reported in the evening hours and overnight as the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Conditions were especially bad on HWY 377 East and the road had be closed in two spots: east of Fall Creek Highway and west of Tolar.

Winter Storm in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An average of 3-6 of snow fell across the county. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. Interstate 20 by Ranger Hill and from Cisco to Abilene was closed due to icing. Both of these areas remained closed until the next day. Several accidents occurred and several motorists spent the night stranded in their vehicles. Local law enforcement spent the night either evacuating people from their cars or bringing them food and blankets.  Other roads during the day became impassable because of the snow, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Storm in JACK, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An average of 6-9 of snow fell across the county as reported by local law enforcement, COOP observers, CoCoRaHS observers, and TxDOT. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. Snow drifts up to 2 feet were reported by a local COOP observer. Some roads during the day began to ice and became impassable because of the snow, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. Numerous traffic accidents were reported throughout the event.

Winter Storm in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Local COOP Observers reported 4-5 of snow across the western half of the county. Only 3 of snow was reported at Mineral Wells and other eastern parts of the county. The local newspaper reported that up to 9 of snow may have fallen in the far northwestern corner of the county near Possum Kingdom Lake. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across mainly the western half of the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Mineral Wells (K0F2) was 45 mph. At night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. No roads were closed in the county during this event, but a fatal accident occurred during the afternoon hours on HWY 281 killing one female.

Winter Storm in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 05:45:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An average of 7-8 of snow fell across the county as reported by local law enforcement and COOP observers. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Graham (KRPH) was 39 mph. Snow drifts as high as 4 feet were reported in some locations. Several roads during the day became impassable because of the snow and icy roadways, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Storm in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 05:25:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An average of 4-6 of snow fell across the county. Strong winds created near blizzard conditions across the county during the afternoon hours. The peak wind reported at the automated weather station in Breckenridge (KBKD) was 46 mph. Some roads during the day became impassable because of the snow, but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 12:30:00 to 24-DEC-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 2 of snow fell across the county but at night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. The Sheriff's Office responded to 36 traffic accidents. Only one sustained a minor injury.

Winter Storm in WISE, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals of 4-5 were reported around the county including a local COOP observer in Alvord. The remainder of the county received an average of 1-3 of snow. Strong winds resulted in blowing snow for a few hours during the afternoon. The peak winds reported at the automated weather station in Bridgeport (KXBP) and Decatur (KLUD) were 38 mph and 34 mph, respectively. At night, the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning.

Winter Weather in DENTON, TEXAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Up to 3 of snow fell across the county and some blowing snow was reported in the afternoon hours. The automated weather station at Denton (KDTO) reported a peak wind of 39 mph. The biggest impact came at night when the snow froze on the roadways, creating icy roads and treacherous travel conditions across the county through Christmas morning. The Denton police reported 86 weather related accidents and a few injuries, but several other accidents were reported around the county.