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flag Texas hit by record-breaking 1929 snowstorm, with Hillsboro seeing 26 inches in one day.

flag On December 17, 1929, Texas endured its most severe snowstorm on record, with Hillsboro receiving 26 inches of snow in 24 hours—the state’s highest 24-hour snowfall. flag Central Texas towns like Clifton (24 inches) and Waco (13 inches) were heavily impacted, while Dallas-Fort Worth saw only a light dusting. flag The storm followed unseasonably warm weather, as a sudden arctic front dropped temperatures nearly to zero. flag Occurring during the Great Depression, the event worsened hardships for already struggling communities. flag Though largely forgotten today, the storm remains a benchmark for extreme winter weather in Texas history.

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