Winter Wonderland, Houston Style: Snow Magical

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Staff writer | January 21, 2025

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Houston woke up on Tues., Jan. 21, to discover a fresh blanket of snow covering our city. And the snow was still falling. It was a surreal sight. This is the highest annual snowfall Houston has seen since 1973; snowfall from Winter Storm Enzo totaled more than six inches in some areas, though most of Houston saw two to four inches. For many, this marked the first time experiencing this kind of true, stick-to-the-ground snowfall right outside our doors. For some, this marked the first time experiencing snow, ever.

Houstonians eagerly grabbed their snow gear (for some, that meant running to a store or scouring Facebook Marketplace once we heard the forecast of actual snow and for others, that meant just making do) and headed out the door. Families formed snowballs and had snowball fights with neighbors; built snowmen; went sledding (some creating makeshift sleds from laundry baskets or pool floats); brought out skis and snowboards and found nearby hills; made snow angels; tasted snowflakes; sipped hot chocolate; and stared out the window in wonder. Magical.

Matt Hoffman snowboards in Spotts Park during Houston's snow day, Jan. 21, 2025. (Video: David Shannon)

Dr. Jennifer Taylor skis down the street on Houston's 2025 snow day.

Below we’ve shared some photos from Buzz-area neighbors enjoying a Houston-style snow day. Want to share your photos, videos, or a snow-day story? Email [email protected].

This crew of Bellaire Little League players and parents built a gigantic snowman on Weston Field. Pictured: Bubba Crosby, Hudson Crosby (in front), Rohan Wagle, Oliver Stern (in front), Seth Davidoff (in front), Todd Stern (in white jacket), Fitz Stern (in front of Todd), Asher Wagle (closest to the snowman), Tommy Crosby, Miles Davidoff (in front of Asher), Adam Davidoff, Reid Crosby (in red), and Silas Kwok.
4-month-old Parker Magaziner making a snow angel.
A view of Terry Hershey Park covered in snow.
Dr. Jennifer Taylor takes a ski trip down the street.
Glenmont neighbors participate in an epic snowball fight.
Vivian St. neighbors make snow angels.
Brad Bath and Dr. Catherine Devine with their life-sized snowman. (Photo: Ben Raymond)
Sofia Pham snowboarding on Buffalo Speedway.
Bowie enjoying his first snow day on the bridge over 59.
Asher Wagle stands next to a new Bellaire Little League teammate.
Bellaire Little League players worked together to create a snowman where they usually play baseball. Pictured, from left: Hudson Crosby, Oliver Stern, Seth Davidoff, Fitz Stern, Asher Wagle, Miles Davidoff, Reid Crosby, and Silas Kwok.
David Shannon brought his board to Spotts Park.
Kelley Eubank's family of five with their snowman in West U.
Brothers Jack and Charlie Friedlander playing in the snow.
Jack Friedlander taking a drive through the snow.
Winter Storm Enzo brought historic snowfall to Houston on Jan. 21, 2025. (Photo: Trudy Jackson)
Buzz editor Joni Hoffman all smiles in the snow.
Mom and daughter Michelle and Kayla enjoy walking through the snow.
Nora Campbell, just two weeks old, experienced her first snow day with her family (here, pictured with oldest brother Landon).
Siblings Alina and Amir El Annan show off their snowman with neighbor Abigail Ward.
From left: Dr. Marian Zinnante, grandmother of Elliot and Abigail Ward, and their mom Dr. Jennifer Taylor.
Mandy Nathan and Annie pose with their work of (snow) art.
Darrell created a life-sized snowman in Bellaire. (Photo: Suzanna Chiriboga)
A view of beautiful North Blvd.
Vivian St. in Bellaire covered in snow. (Photo: Joey Rappaport)
Wilson Levy loved the snow and "zoomied" around the backyard. Here, he's taking a break to chill on a snow-covered bench. (Photo: Syma Levy)
Sloane Steinfeld enjoys a wagon ride in the snow.
An aerial shot of Allen Parkway facing west from Matt Hoffman's balcony. (Photo: Matt Hoffman)
These Tamarisk neighbors worked hard to craft a nearly-7-foot snowman. Pictured, from left: Adam Akkad, Joseph Mooma, Zaid Nasreddin, and Arish Khan.
The Vachani family all smiles on Vivian St.
This Bellaire pup loving the snow day. (Photo: Emily Smith)
Highway 59 around 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

This crew of Bellaire Little League players and parents built a gigantic snowman on Weston Field. Pictured: Bubba Crosby, Hudson Crosby (in front), Rohan Wagle, Oliver Stern (in front), Seth Davidoff (in front), Todd Stern (in white jacket), Fitz Stern (in front of Todd), Asher Wagle (closest to the snowman), Tommy Crosby, Miles Davidoff (in front of Asher), Adam Davidoff, Reid Crosby (in red), and Silas Kwok.

4-month-old Parker Magaziner making a snow angel.

A view of Terry Hershey Park covered in snow.

Dr. Jennifer Taylor takes a ski trip down the street.

Glenmont neighbors participate in an epic snowball fight.

Vivian St. neighbors make snow angels.

Brad Bath and Dr. Catherine Devine with their life-sized snowman. (Photo: Ben Raymond)

Sofia Pham snowboarding on Buffalo Speedway.

Bowie enjoying his first snow day on the bridge over 59.

Asher Wagle stands next to a new Bellaire Little League teammate.

Bellaire Little League players worked together to create a snowman where they usually play baseball. Pictured, from left: Hudson Crosby, Oliver Stern, Seth Davidoff, Fitz Stern, Asher Wagle, Miles Davidoff, Reid Crosby, and Silas Kwok.