20 inches on Valentine's Day The mother of all snows came on Valentine's Day in 1895. Houston was hit with 20 inches of snow on Feb. 14 and 15. The snow didn't just fall in Houston. It was a massive storm that dropped snow from Tampico, Mexico, to Pensacola, Florida, and set records in New Orleans and Alabama.

While snow is a rare occurrence in Houston, historical records show it has happened sporadically over the past few decades.

Texas' latest winter storm created the rare sight of snow on a Galveston beach. Here's how many inches fell throughout the state.

The last time Houston saw measurable snow was in Feb. 2021. This week's snowfall could have a place in the record books. The most snow ever measured in Houston was when the city saw 20 inches in 1895. HOUSTON - This week's snowfall has many thinking back about the last time that we saw snow in Houston.

HOUSTON - Houston is experiencing a rare snow day on Tuesday, with multiple inches falling in some locations. Road conditions are dangerous due to ice, and officials are warning everyone to avoid travel. Residents are showing us what it looks like outside their doors and how they are having fun in the snow.