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Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Top Ten Daily Snowfall Records
1930-2024
Midland Texas

Rank Most Snow Year and Day
1 10.6   2012 -  January 9th
2 9.8   1998  -  December 11th
3 7.6    2015  -  December 27th
4 6.0   2001  -  November 28th
5 5.9   1955  -  January 9th 
6 5.8    2011  -  December 24th 
7   5.7 1   2020 - February 5th
7   5.7 1    1980 - November 16th 
9 5.3   2021 - February 14th
10 4.9   1970 - March 20th

 

Footnotes:

  1. 5.7 inches occurred twice (tied) and ranked seventh most daily snowfall