The Great Houston Snowpocalypse: A Once-in-a-Blue-Moon (or Maybe Red-Sun) Event
Ah, Houston. Land of scorching summers, sweet tea obsession, and... well, not exactly snow. Let's be honest, folks, the chances of witnessing a Houston blizzard are about as likely as encountering Bigfoot riding a rodeo bull through downtown.
But Seriously, How Rare is Snow in Houston?
Rare as a rocking chair on a rollercoaster. Data suggests Houston has only seen measurable snowfall (we're talking 0.1 inches or more) a measly 12 times in the past 70 years. That's less frequent than your grandpa remembering his car keys without muttering under his breath.
The Last Flurry Fury: The most recent snowfall Houston saw was in February 2021, thanks to Winter Storm Uri. This was a big deal, mind you. People were digging out their snow boots from the back of the closet (next to the mothballs). Schools closed, bread shelves were ransacked, and folks were frolicking in the "winter wonderland" that amounted to a light dusting. 絣 It was a chaotic love letter to unpreparedness, but hey, at least we got a good story out of it.
So, Should You Stock Up on Rock Salt?
Probably not. Here's the thing: Houston's infrastructure just isn't built for snow. A rogue flurry can bring the city to a standstill. Roads become ice rinks, and the collective knowledge of snow removal techniques seems to vanish faster than a snowball in July.
Moral of the story? Enjoy the (very rare) winter wonderland if it graces Houston with its presence. But for the most part, leave the snow boots to your northern cousins and focus on mastering the art of sweating gracefully in the humidity.
P.S. If you see someone selling snow cones in February, buy two! You might need the practice for the next Houston Snowpocalypse (whenever that may be).
