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In 1857, a late season Arctic outbreak struck the United States. Snow fell in every state of the Union, with Houston, Texas recording a low of 21 degrees. In 1935, during the Dust Bowl Era, Amarillo, Texas reported blowing dust obscuring visibility for 20 consecutive hours. They reported blowing dust 27 of the 30 days that month. On several days, the blowing dust reduced visibilities to near zero.

 


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