An upper level disturbance moved through north Texas with the best lift south of Interstate 20. The precipitation initially began as rain, but as colder temperatures filtered into the region, the rain transitioned to snow. An average of 2 to 5 inches fell across the southern portions of the NWS Fort Worth County Warning Area. However, several small bands formed across the region where 3 to 6 inches was observed. The heaviest snow band formed over Anderson County where a storm total of 6 inches fell near Palestine. Surface temperatures hovered at or just above freezing and helped with the overall impacts from the winter storm. There were several minor accidents and one major accident which resulted in one fatality due to the slushy driving conditions. There were also minor power outages reported throughout the region.

Heavy Snow in FALLS, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An average of 4 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county. The local COOP observer in the city of Rosebud reported 5 inches of snowfall. No significant impacts were reported.

Heavy Snow in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An average of 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county. The COOP observer in the city of Bremond recorded 4.2 inches of snowfall and the observer in Franklin recorded 4 inches.

Heavy Snow in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 06:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county. There were no major impacts.

Heavy Snow in BELL, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An average of 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across Bell County. The local COOP observer in the city of Troy recorded 4 inches of snow. There were more than 20 vehicle accidents in the county due to the hazardous driving conditions. About 2,000 customers in the city of Belton lost power for a brief period of time. Almost all flights at the Killeen-Ft. Hood Regional airport were canceled, and several streets and bridges in the county were briefly closed before sand trucks were able to treat the roadways.

Heavy Snow in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 04:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that most of the county received at least four to five inches of snow. No major impacts were reported.

Heavy Snow in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The local COOP observer in the town of Thornton received 4 inches of snowfall. A local newspaper reported that up to 5 inches of snow fell across the county with 4.5 inches of snow in Groesbeck. There was one minor accident due to the hazardous driving conditions.

Heavy Snow in MILAM, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in the city of Davilla reported 5 inches of snowfall. A local newspaper reported 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county. No major impacts were reported.

Heavy Snow in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 07:45:00 to 23-FEB-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of snow fell across Anderson County. A NASA meteorologist recorded the highest amount of 6 inches at the Palestine upper air balloon facility. Several roads across the county were temporarily impassible as the snow was falling, but crews from TXDOT were able to treat the roadways and the roads were re-opened. The weather conditions played a significant role in numerous traffic accidents across the county, including a fatality on U.S. Highway 79.

Heavy Snow in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 06:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that up to 5 inches of snow fell across Coryell County. Numerous roads were slushy, but ice was not a problem.

Heavy Snow in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 23-FEB-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An average of 4 inches fell across the county. No significant problems were reported.