The snowfall that came through North Texas on Christmas Day 2012 was the first Christmas Day snow in the Dallas area since 1926. Forney received about an inch and a half of rain fall, and an inch of snow as the temperatures dropped. For many, it was the first white Christmas they have ever experienced. In 2009 we received snowfall on Christmas Eve, but Christmas Day was dry.
The snowfall that came through North Texas on Christmas Day 2012 was the first Christmas Day snow in the Dallas area since 1926. Forney received about an inch and a half of rain fall, and an inch of snow as the temperatures dropped. For many, it was the first white Christmas they have ever experienced. In 2009 we received snowfall on Christmas Eve, but Christmas Day was dry.
Though the December 25, 2012 snow was by no means a blizzard in the Forney area, it did accumulate enough to allow for kids to scrape up snow for short snowball fights and to make mini-snowmen. As much fun as it was for the kids, it was less fun for some adults who had to endure loss of power around 7 a.m. Christmas morning. Windmill Farms was among the areas to lose power for about 30 minutes.
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The roads in Forney and surrounding areas were not bad for most of the day, but as nightfall came, some roads began to develop icy patches. Bridges and overpasses had to be driven over with caution and most people chose to stay off the roads and in the safety and comfort of their own homes.
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Despite the power losses and treacherous road conditions, the extremely rare Christmas Day snowfall in Forney, was viewed as a wonderful treat in the community. On December 26, with temperatures starting in the low 20s and only reaching a 34 degree high, some of that snow stuck around for the community to enjoy for one more day.
