December 2022 Winter Weather

Overview

  • Extremely cold air mass shifted over Texas on December 22, 2022, causing temperatures to plummet across the state.
  • Much of Texas endured temperatures below freezing - in some cases well below freezing - for dozens of hours.
  • Wind chills below zero persisted across much of the northern half of the state through December 25, 2022.
  • Most Texans faced frigid conditions through at least the morning of December 25, with morning lows around freezing on December 26 and December 27.

Individual and Family Resources

Report Damage

Affected Texans are encouraged to report property damage. Share pertinent details and photos to assist emergency management officials in the preliminary damage assessment process.

Texas Emergency Management Council State Agencies & Partners Resources

Report Damage

Affected Texans are encouraged to report property damage. Share pertinent details and photos to assist emergency management officials in the preliminary damage assessment process.