A high impact winter storm event affected most of West Central Texas during the period from January 30, 2014 through noon on January 2, 2015.  The winter storm continued into the midnight hours of January 3rd.  The freezing rain and sleet formed an icy glaze on area roads that either slowed or shut down ground travel, air travel and commerce across much of the region by the morning of December 31st.  There were numerous accidents in the cities of Abilene and San Angelo.  A hospital in San Angelo had to divert patients as it ran out of room.  An arctic cold front caused temperatures to drop below freezing across much the region by the afternoon and the evening of the 30th and continued through New Years Eve and New Years Day.

Winter Storm in FISHER, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 16:51:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

About 0.39 inches of ice and sleet was reported 1 mile north northwest of Roby.

Winter Storm in JONES, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 16:51:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About half an inch of ice and sleet was reported in Anson.

Winter Storm in STERLING, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 19:54:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A quarter inch of sleet and freezing rain was reported in Sterling City.  Law enforcement officials reported dangerous driving conditions and several accidents in the county.  They also reported it was difficult for emergency personnel to reach these accidents.

Winter Storm in COKE, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 19:54:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two tenths of an inch of sleet and freezing rain was reported in Robert Lee.

Winter Storm in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 19:54:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two tenths of an inch of freezing rain was reported in Wingate and a quarter inch of sleet and freezing rain was reported in Novice.

Winter Storm in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 20:31:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported a half an inch of freezing rain in Eldorado.

Winter Storm in IRION, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 20:40:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter inch of freezing rain and sleet was reported in Mertzon.

Winter Storm in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-14 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A quarter inch of freezing rain and sleet was reported in Ozona.

Winter Storm in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 20:40:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A quarter inch of freezing rain was reported in San Angelo. West Texas Community went on full diversion because of an increase number of fractures and other health problems. Full diversion status means there are not enough beds or staff available in the facility to adequately care for more patients. There were also numerous wrecks reported. Grocery stores ran out of some food items. Over 100 accidents were reported from the night of the 30th through New Years Day. The San Angelo Airport was closed.

Winter Storm in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 20:40:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A quarter inch of freezing rain and sleet was reported in Eden.

Winter Storm in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-14 20:28:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sheriff's office reported 0.13 inches of freezing rain along with numerous accidents in the area.

Winter Storm in MENARD, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-14 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported a tenth of an inch of freezing rain.  The sheriff's office reported U.S. Highway 83 was blocked 3 miles south of Menard by three 18-wheeler trucks that collided.

Winter Storm in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 20:40:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter of an inch of freezing rain was reported in Brady.

Winter Storm in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-14 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A quarter inch of ice and sleet was reported in Throckmorton.

Winter Storm in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-14 20:28:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sheriff's office reported 0.13 inches of freezing rain about 11 miles west of Sonora.

Winter Storm in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 10:58:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A half an inch of sleet and freezing rain was reported in Sweetwater along with numerous accidents.

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 14:40:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A quarter inch of ice and sleet was reported at Abilene State Park.  Over 100 accidents were reported from the night of the 30th through New Years Day.  The Abilene Airport was closed.

Winter Storm in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-14 11:03:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter inch of ice and sleet was reported in Albany.

Winter Storm in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-14 11:30:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter of an inch of freezing rain was reported in Santa Anna.

Winter Storm in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 14:40:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated about four tenths of an inch of ice and sleet in Baird.

Winter Storm in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-14 14:50:00 to 31-DEC-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A trained spotter reported a quarter inch of ice and sleet 2 miles east northeast of Rochester. A motorist was traveling South on US-277, 2 miles south of Haskell and lost control of his vehicle on the icy road. The vehicle spun and left the roadway to the east. The vehicle traveled through the front yard of a residence and struck a tree killing the occupant.