A deep upper level low dug into the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. Cold air  ahead of the low caused rain showers to change to snow that quickly accumulated and remained on the ground for over a day. Snow fell across much of the area with the heaviest amounts from the Big Bend into the eastern Permian Basin.

Heavy Snow in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 17:30:00 to 31-DEC-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight inches of snow was measured in Gail.

Heavy Snow in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 13:50:00 to 31-DEC-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 6 inches of snow measured on the west side of Snyder.

Heavy Snow in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 17:15:00 to 31-DEC-20 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Fourteen inches of snow was measured in Big Spring.

Heavy Snow in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell in Westbrook with 12.8 inches measured.

Heavy Snow in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was measured in Greenwood.

Heavy Snow in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Twelve inches of snow was measured in Ackerly.

Heavy Snow in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy snowfall totaling 4.4 inches was measured four miles north northeast of Midland.

Heavy Snow in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was measured in Greenwood.

Heavy Snow in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy snow estimated to 4.5 inches in depth fell 10 miles north of Garden City.

Heavy Snow in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 7 inches of snow fell 14 miles southwest of Garden City.

Heavy Snow in CRANE, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 15:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Seven inches of snow was measured in Crane.

Heavy Snow in UPTON, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 15:30:00 to 31-DEC-20 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow was measured in Rankin.

Heavy Snow in UPTON, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 15:30:00 to 31-DEC-20 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of snow fell in Rankin.

Heavy Snow in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow fell 4 miles east of Midkiff.

Heavy Snow in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow fell 12 miles southeast of St. Lawrence.

Heavy Snow in PECOS, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 15:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An estimated 8.5 inches of snow fell in Ft. Stockton.

Heavy Snow in PECOS, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 15:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An estimated twelve inches of snow fell 20 miles southeast of Ft. Stockton.

Heavy Snow in TERRELL, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy snowfall measuring 10.2 inches fell in Sanderson.

Heavy Snow in REEVES COUNTY PLAINS, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy snowfall measuring 6 inches fell in Balmorhea.

Heavy Snow in CHINATI MOUNTAINS, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An estimated 4 inches of snow fell in the Chinati Mountains.

Heavy Snow in MARFA PLATEAU, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow was measured 10 miles west southwest of Valentine.

Heavy Snow in DAVIS MOUNTAINS, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 09:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Six inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Ft. Davis.

Heavy Snow in DAVIS MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine inches of snow was measured 8 miles southeast of Kent.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Eleven and a half inches of snow was measured in Alpine.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Ten inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Marathon.

Heavy Snow in CHISOS BASIN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 17:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

One to two feet of snow was estimated to have fallen across Big Bend National Park.

Heavy Snow in LOWER BREWSTER COUNTY, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Nine inches of snow was measured in Terlingua.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Twelve inches of snow was estimated to have fallen at Panther Junction.

Heavy Snow in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall measuring 5.9 inches was reported in Big Lake.