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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. 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