An upper level storm system moved over west Texas, and along with high amounts of moisture in the atmosphere, created heavy snowfall over much of the region.

Heavy Snow in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:11:00 to 09-JAN-12 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five and two tenths of an inch of snowfall reported in Kermit.

Heavy Snow in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 04:48:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Four inches of snow reported in Midland.  The total was up to 5 inches at 1400 CST.

Heavy Snow in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 09:35:00 to 10-JAN-12 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A total of 7 inches of snow fell in northeastern Reagan county, approximately 25 miles north-northeast of Big Lake.

Heavy Snow in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snowfall reported in Greenwood, or 10.8 miles east of Midland.  A total of 10.1 inches was reported by 0545 CST on 1/10/12 in Greenwood.

Heavy Snow in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 01:55:00 to 09-JAN-12 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of snowfall reported in Andrews.

Heavy Snow in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 04:54:00 to 09-JAN-12 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Estimated 4 inches of snowfall by 1200 CST, but the total snowfall was 6 inches by 1420 CST.

Heavy Snow in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 10:48:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A total of 10.6 inches of snow fell at the NWS Midland office.

Heavy Snow in GAINES, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 01:55:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 9 inches of snowfall was reported in Seminole.

Heavy Snow in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 09:30:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 4 inches of snowfall was estimated in Big Spring.

Heavy Snow in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 10:35:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 4 inches of snowfall was estimated over southwestern Scurry County.

Heavy Snow in LOVING, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 04:30:00 to 09-JAN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 6-7 inches was estimated over notheastern Loving County.

Heavy Snow in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 9-10 inches of snowfall was estimated over Martin County.

Heavy Snow in CRANE, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-12 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 8-9 inches of snowfall was estimated over northern Crane County.

Heavy Snow in UPTON, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-12 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 8-9 inches of snowfall was estimated over northern Upton County.

Heavy Snow in WARD, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 8-9 inches of snowfall was estimated in eastern Ward County.

Heavy Snow in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-12 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 6-7 inches of snowfall was estimated over southwestern Borden County.

Heavy Snow in PECOS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-12 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five inches of snow reported in Fort Stockton.

Heavy Snow in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:30:00 to 10-JAN-12 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 7-9 inches of snowfall was estimated over southwestern Dawson County.

Heavy Snow in REEVES COUNTY AND UPPER TRANS PECOS, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 05:30:00 to 09-JAN-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 4-5 inches of snowfall was estimated over eastern Reeves County.

Heavy Snow in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 09:00:00 to 10-JAN-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 8-10 inches of snowfall was estimated in western Glasscock County.

Heavy Snow in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 09-JAN-12 10:30:00 to 10-JAN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 4 inches of snowfall was estimated in northeastern Mitchell County.