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PHOTOS: Fort Worth’s most historic and memorable winter storms. Which do you remember?

By Matt Leclercq

Updated January 6, 2025 2:54 PM

FORT WORTH

It doesn’t snow often in North Texas, but when it does, you’re likely to remember it.

Here’s a look back at how the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s photographers documented winter storms over the past 100 years. How many of these snowfalls do you remember?

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Feb. 6, 2014: Traffic backs up on North Main Street as snow falls in Fort Worth. — Feb. 6, 2014: Traffic backs up on North Main Street as snow falls in Fort Worth. Rodger Mallison Star-Telegram

Feb. 17, 1979: Cowtown Marathon gets started in the Fort Worth Stockyards area along Exchange Avenue in ice and snow. Bill Parmelee (#343) came in as winner. — Feb. 17, 1979: Cowtown Marathon gets started in the Fort Worth Stockyards area along Exchange Avenue in ice and snow. Bill Parmelee (#343) came in as winner. Rodger Mallison Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Cobblestone ice on bridges and overpasses makes travel treacherous overnight in Haltom City, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, as low temperatures continues. TXDOT announced plans to have crews treat the cobblestone ice to make roads safer starting Sunday morning. — Cobblestone ice on bridges and overpasses makes travel treacherous overnight in Haltom City, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, as low temperatures continues. TXDOT announced plans to have crews treat the cobblestone ice to make roads safer starting Sunday morning. Ross Hailey Star-Telegram

Feb. 15, 2021: The Trinity River is partly frozen after a winter storm in Fort Worth. — Feb. 15, 2021: The Trinity River is partly frozen after a winter storm in Fort Worth. Yffy Yossifor Star-Telegram

Dec. 31, 1947: “R.D. Seago bathing in snow.” — Dec. 31, 1947: “R.D. Seago bathing in snow.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 24, 1948: “Burk Burnett Park at night in the snow, at 7th and Lamar streets; lights from surrounding buildings Texas Electric Service Company and Neil P. Anderson.” — Jan. 24, 1948: “Burk Burnett Park at night in the snow, at 7th and Lamar streets; lights from surrounding buildings Texas Electric Service Company and Neil P. Anderson.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

March 5, 2015: Sleet and snow overnight Wednesday left all of North Texas under a slippery white blanket. Downtown Fort Worth rooftops were glistening under a layer of snow and ice. — March 5, 2015: Sleet and snow overnight Wednesday left all of North Texas under a slippery white blanket. Downtown Fort Worth rooftops were glistening under a layer of snow and ice. David Kent Star-Telegram

Jan. 3, 1942: “Snow maids subdued a husky fireman Saturday after he dared ‘em to snowball duel in costume they were wearing for Recreation Department dance. Girls are Gerry Christopher (left), and Jackie Clardy. Fireman is J. M. Hester.” — Jan. 3, 1942: “Snow maids subdued a husky fireman Saturday after he dared ‘em to snowball duel in costume they were wearing for Recreation Department dance. Girls are Gerry Christopher (left), and Jackie Clardy. Fireman is J. M. Hester.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 27, 2015: Ana Salazar clears snow at the old courthouse in downtown Fort Worth. Subfreezing temperatures, paired with morning snow, closed businesses and brought traffic to a standstill. — Feb. 27, 2015: Ana Salazar clears snow at the old courthouse in downtown Fort Worth. Subfreezing temperatures, paired with morning snow, closed businesses and brought traffic to a standstill. Paul Moseley Star-Telegram

January 1937: “Amon Carter Jr. after his Christmas vacation in Fort Worth, Texas.” — January 1937: “Amon Carter Jr. after his Christmas vacation in Fort Worth, Texas.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Dec. 11, 2013: Parker, 12, and Caden Yowell, 7, enjoy the day off school and the snow and ice in Mansfield. — Dec. 11, 2013: Parker, 12, and Caden Yowell, 7, enjoy the day off school and the snow and ice in Mansfield. Heidi Yowell

Jan. 24, 1948: “Adults on horseback and children on sleds playing in snow, names not identified, Fort Worth.” — Jan. 24, 1948: “Adults on horseback and children on sleds playing in snow, names not identified, Fort Worth.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

March 7, 1947: “Anna Bell Eggen and Sue Massey playing in the snow while wearing bathing suits.” — March 7, 1947: “Anna Bell Eggen and Sue Massey playing in the snow while wearing bathing suits.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 2, 1947: “Jimmy Elder pulling a snow sled holding Patricia Newland (front) and Emmalene Bohannon.” — Jan. 2, 1947: “Jimmy Elder pulling a snow sled holding Patricia Newland (front) and Emmalene Bohannon.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Dec. 8, 2013: Getting air off a ramp in Foster Park south of TCU, Landon Stallings rode with daughter Vada, 9, and son Jack, 8, as their dog Halo gives chase. Cold and ice remained in Fort Worth Sunday, with roads especially treacherous in the the morning hours before temperatures rose. — Dec. 8, 2013: Getting air off a ramp in Foster Park south of TCU, Landon Stallings rode with daughter Vada, 9, and son Jack, 8, as their dog Halo gives chase. Cold and ice remained in Fort Worth Sunday, with roads especially treacherous in the the morning hours before temperatures rose. Paul Moseley Star-Telegram

Jan. 28, 1948: “View from the Tarrant County Courthouse of a snow covered downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Businesses pictured include the Union Bank and Trust Company, Haire’s Café, Stripling’s Department Store and the Wilson Furniture Company.” — Jan. 28, 1948: “View from the Tarrant County Courthouse of a snow covered downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Businesses pictured include the Union Bank and Trust Company, Haire’s Café, Stripling’s Department Store and the Wilson Furniture Company.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 27, 2015: Weatherford Street in downtown Fort Worth at the Criminal Courts building was a parking lot near the noon hour as businesses and some of the courts ended business for the day. Subfreezing temperatures, paired with morning snow, closed businesses and brought traffic to a standstill. — Feb. 27, 2015: Weatherford Street in downtown Fort Worth at the Criminal Courts building was a parking lot near the noon hour as businesses and some of the courts ended business for the day. Subfreezing temperatures, paired with morning snow, closed businesses and brought traffic to a standstill. Paul Moseley Star-Telegram

March 1, 1942: “J.V. Perdue Jr. and Gerald Perdue making a snowman. Two children building a tall snowman that has separate legs, instead of a large snowball as the base. The snowman has hat, gloves and belt buckle made from twigs.” — March 1, 1942: “J.V. Perdue Jr. and Gerald Perdue making a snowman. Two children building a tall snowman that has separate legs, instead of a large snowball as the base. The snowman has hat, gloves and belt buckle made from twigs.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 28, 1948: “ Nuns with children in snow building a snowman. The children are Charles Carter and Barbara Ann Bear; nuns are (kneeling) Mary Michael Dittre and (left) Cecilia Frances O’Rourke (nun on right unknown) at Saint Ignatius Academy, Fort Worth, Texas.” — Jan. 28, 1948: “ Nuns with children in snow building a snowman. The children are Charles Carter and Barbara Ann Bear; nuns are (kneeling) Mary Michael Dittre and (left) Cecilia Frances O’Rourke (nun on right unknown) at Saint Ignatius Academy, Fort Worth, Texas.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 15, 2024: Several ramps and highway entrances were blocked by emergency vehicles to sand and de-ice ramps and bridges during the first freeze of the season in Bedford. Temperatures during the early morning was 9 degrees with a wind chill of -7. — Jan. 15, 2024: Several ramps and highway entrances were blocked by emergency vehicles to sand and de-ice ramps and bridges during the first freeze of the season in Bedford. Temperatures during the early morning was 9 degrees with a wind chill of -7. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram

Feb. 17, 1958: “Sibyl Reynolds, left, and Mrs. Marlene Miller, Tesco employees in snow.” — Feb. 17, 1958: “Sibyl Reynolds, left, and Mrs. Marlene Miller, Tesco employees in snow.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 6, 2014: Parents pick up their children from Curtis Elementary School after Weatherford ISD announced early dismissal due to snow. — Feb. 6, 2014: Parents pick up their children from Curtis Elementary School after Weatherford ISD announced early dismissal due to snow. Max Faulkner Star-Telegram

March 7, 1947: “Ray Baldwin, Joan Moore, and Peggy Mize standing beside snowman.” — March 7, 1947: “Ray Baldwin, Joan Moore, and Peggy Mize standing beside snowman.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 16, 1953: “A city street department truck blazed a trail for motorists Friday morning, January 16, spreading gravel on University Drive at its south exit from Forest Park. A line of cars waited until traction could be obtained.” — Jan. 16, 1953: “A city street department truck blazed a trail for motorists Friday morning, January 16, spreading gravel on University Drive at its south exit from Forest Park. A line of cars waited until traction could be obtained.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Dec. 8, 2013: Truckers Santos Ortiz and Alonso Medina try to help a fellow trucker get his rig moving on the shoulder of I-20 in Benbrook. — Dec. 8, 2013: Truckers Santos Ortiz and Alonso Medina try to help a fellow trucker get his rig moving on the shoulder of I-20 in Benbrook. Paul Moseley Star-Telegram

Jan. 22, 1940: “Drivers driving on the Henderson Street went out of their way to avoid the slick inclines leading to the underpass. The ground is covered in snow. Several buildings seen in the background. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, evening edition, January 22, 1940.” — Jan. 22, 1940: “Drivers driving on the Henderson Street went out of their way to avoid the slick inclines leading to the underpass. The ground is covered in snow. Several buildings seen in the background. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, evening edition, January 22, 1940.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 2, 1942: “They just fooled ‘Happy,’ the Springer Spaniel, one time, urging him to ‘fetch’ a snowball. After that he balked. The boys, left to right, John Hall of Austin, Ralph Bearden, Lucerne Apartments (he came here recently with his parents from Florida), and Tommy Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Armstrong, 1402 Summit Ave.” — Jan. 2, 1942: “They just fooled ‘Happy,’ the Springer Spaniel, one time, urging him to ‘fetch’ a snowball. After that he balked. The boys, left to right, John Hall of Austin, Ralph Bearden, Lucerne Apartments (he came here recently with his parents from Florida), and Tommy Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Armstrong, 1402 Summit Ave.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 6, 2014: Seventh-grader Adrian Paredes waits for his ride as Wedgwood Middle School students were dismissed early due to snow. — Feb. 6, 2014: Seventh-grader Adrian Paredes waits for his ride as Wedgwood Middle School students were dismissed early due to snow. Ben Noey Jr. Star-Telegram

Jan. 22, 1940: “Air view of the Municipal Auditorium and the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, covered in snow. Several trees can be seen.” — Jan. 22, 1940: “Air view of the Municipal Auditorium and the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, covered in snow. Several trees can be seen.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 6, 2014: A pedestrian walks between buildings at the Tarrant County College’s east campus as snow falls in Fort Worth. — Feb. 6, 2014: A pedestrian walks between buildings at the Tarrant County College’s east campus as snow falls in Fort Worth. Rodger Mallison Star-Telegram

May 1939: “Aerial view of Texas Christian University (T. C. U.) addition in the snow looking west, Fort Worth, Texas.” — May 1939: “Aerial view of Texas Christian University (T. C. U.) addition in the snow looking west, Fort Worth, Texas.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 22, 1940: “Air view of Farrington Stadium, covered in snow. Several buildings, houses and trees can be seen.” — Jan. 22, 1940: “Air view of Farrington Stadium, covered in snow. Several buildings, houses and trees can be seen.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 27, 2015: Morning traffic crosses the snow-covered West Seventh Street bridge in Fort Worth. — Feb. 27, 2015: Morning traffic crosses the snow-covered West Seventh Street bridge in Fort Worth. Ron T. Ennis Star-Telegram

March 5, 2015: Warning signs and sanded highway made morning commutes slow due to ice and snow in Fort Worth. — March 5, 2015: Warning signs and sanded highway made morning commutes slow due to ice and snow in Fort Worth. Ross Hailey Star-Telegram

1938: “Air view of Texas Christian University (T. C. U.) stadium in the snow with other university buildings and neighborhoods in background.” — 1938: “Air view of Texas Christian University (T. C. U.) stadium in the snow with other university buildings and neighborhoods in background.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Dec. 31, 1946: “Janelle Hightower, 7, and Dick Olmstead, 8, playing in snow. Dick is shown rubbing a handful of snow into Janelle’s face as she tries to push him away with snow in her hands. Both are laughing and smiling and Janelle describes the fight as ‘fun.’ ... Janelle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cato Hightower, and Dick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Olmstead.” — Dec. 31, 1946: “Janelle Hightower, 7, and Dick Olmstead, 8, playing in snow. Dick is shown rubbing a handful of snow into Janelle’s face as she tries to push him away with snow in her hands. Both are laughing and smiling and Janelle describes the fight as ‘fun.’ ... Janelle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cato Hightower, and Dick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Olmstead.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Dec. 31, 1946: “Sitting on the horse are (right to left) Bob Roe Bransom, holding reins, Walter Reeves (center) and Jimmy Canon. On the snow sled is Mary Jo Martin, while Jean Tisdale (left) and Glenda Sproles stand watching.” — Dec. 31, 1946: “Sitting on the horse are (right to left) Bob Roe Bransom, holding reins, Walter Reeves (center) and Jimmy Canon. On the snow sled is Mary Jo Martin, while Jean Tisdale (left) and Glenda Sproles stand watching.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 6, 2014: A horse eats snow-covered hay along Old Annetta Road in Aledo. — Feb. 6, 2014: A horse eats snow-covered hay along Old Annetta Road in Aledo. Max Faulkner Star-Telegram

Jan. 2, 1942: “The blanket of white that covered almost everything Saturday morning was like a message from home for the Henry Whitts at 1535 Pulaski St. They came here two weeks ago from Champaign, Illinois. Whitt, a sheet metal worker, is employed at the Lake Worth bomber assembly plant. Mrs. Whitt and Henry Junior, 14, are shown by their car. Mrs. Whitt and young Henry are smiling and looking at their car which is covered in snow.” — Jan. 2, 1942: “The blanket of white that covered almost everything Saturday morning was like a message from home for the Henry Whitts at 1535 Pulaski St. They came here two weeks ago from Champaign, Illinois. Whitt, a sheet metal worker, is employed at the Lake Worth bomber assembly plant. Mrs. Whitt and Henry Junior, 14, are shown by their car. Mrs. Whitt and young Henry are smiling and looking at their car which is covered in snow.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Dec. 31, 1946: “Harry McGrowan, 13, and his brother, Dennie, 9, riding on a snow sled. Harry is shown pushing his younger brother on a makeshift sled on the snow covered ground. Both are smiling and wearing coats, snow shoes and gloves. Behind them a few houses can be seen, along with trees and some trucks.” — Dec. 31, 1946: “Harry McGrowan, 13, and his brother, Dennie, 9, riding on a snow sled. Harry is shown pushing his younger brother on a makeshift sled on the snow covered ground. Both are smiling and wearing coats, snow shoes and gloves. Behind them a few houses can be seen, along with trees and some trucks.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 27, 2015: Eastbound traffic crawls along a snow-covered I-30 from Montgomery Avenue in Fort Worth. — Feb. 27, 2015: Eastbound traffic crawls along a snow-covered I-30 from Montgomery Avenue in Fort Worth. Ron T. Ennis Star-Telegram

Jan. 22, 1940: “Aerial view of Rockwood Golf Course covered in snow.” — Jan. 22, 1940: “Aerial view of Rockwood Golf Course covered in snow.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 5, 1947: “Mrs. Margaret McVeigh shown with ice formation on broken pipe.” — Jan. 5, 1947: “Mrs. Margaret McVeigh shown with ice formation on broken pipe.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

A layer of snow coats the ground in the Fairmount neighborhood of Fort Worth on Sunday, February 14, 2021. A winter storm warning is in effect for all of North Texas until Monday evening. — A layer of snow coats the ground in the Fairmount neighborhood of Fort Worth on Sunday, February 14, 2021. A winter storm warning is in effect for all of North Texas until Monday evening. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com

Dec. 28, 1942: “One person’s manner of greeting the snow in Fort Worth early Monday; ‘Welcome snow’ is written in the snow on the trunk of a car parked at 7th and Throckmorton, next to a stoplight. The license plate is K46-272 Texas - 42. Published Monday, Dec. 28, 1942 in the evening edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.” — Dec. 28, 1942: “One person’s manner of greeting the snow in Fort Worth early Monday; ‘Welcome snow’ is written in the snow on the trunk of a car parked at 7th and Throckmorton, next to a stoplight. The license plate is K46-272 Texas - 42. Published Monday, Dec. 28, 1942 in the evening edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Jan. 22, 1940: “Air view at Lake Worth showing Casino Beach and Ballroom in snow and ice, center right above bridge.” — Jan. 22, 1940: “Air view at Lake Worth showing Casino Beach and Ballroom in snow and ice, center right above bridge.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

Feb. 3, 1951: “Fort Worth. Shot of snow-covered yard of the Dan Matheson home, 2500 Cockrell Ave.” — Feb. 3, 1951: “Fort Worth. Shot of snow-covered yard of the Dan Matheson home, 2500 Cockrell Ave.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Special Collections

This story was originally published January 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM.

Matt Leclercq

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Matt Leclercq is senior managing editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He previously was an editor at USA Today in Washington, national news editor at Gatehouse Media in Austin, and executive editor of The Fayetteville (NC) Observer. He’s a New Orleans native.