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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Top Ten Snowstorms
1930-2023
Midland, Texas

 

  Rank   Most Snow (in) Year and Days
 1 10.6           2012 - January 9th-10th 
 2  9.8           1998 - December 10th-11th  
 3  8.0           2001 - November 27th-28th 
 4  7.9           2020 - February 4th-5th 
 5   7.6               2015 - December 26th-27th
 6 7.0              1974 - January 23rd-24th
 7 6.4              2011 - December 23rd-24th
 8 5.9            1955 - January 8th-9th
 9   5.7 1              1992 - January 17th-18th
 10 5.6           2021 - February 13th-14th

 

Footnotes:

  1. 5.7 inches also occurred in December 31st 1982-January 1st 1983, and November 16th-17th 1980