Snow, sleet and freezing rain that lingered into the morning of Feb. 15 coated the Greater Houston area in a layer of ice, resulting in power outages and widespread disruption of travel. Despite temperatures in the teens, many residents took time to enjoy the rare snowfall in Harris County and neighboring counties.
According to the National Weather Service, as of 5 p.m. Feb. 15, a hard freeze warning and a wind chill warning remain in effect until noon Feb. 16. Temperatures were expected to again descend into the low teens the night of Feb. 15 and the morning of Feb. 16, according to the NWS.