This morning's first surprise was a wintry mix to start the day. Ice pellets, mixed with rain, were tapping on the windows as a signal that, perhaps, rain would turn to snow earlier than expected. Sure enough, large snowflakes began to fall around 9:30AM in College Station. Moderate rain and rain/snow mix fell over the next couple hours. At noon, very large flakes started to fall again; this time, it looked as if it was about to stick!

As 2021 inches forward, it seems like every day continues to throw us more curveballs! After a record-shattering hurricane season, and some of the hottest times in recorded history for Southeast Texas, Mother Nature can't stop, won't stop. But for this event, it's on the other side of the temperature spectrum.

When it comes to winter snow, yes, Texas does get it regularly each year. Most tends to fall in the northern and western regions, with some light dustings as far south as Austin and College Station every couple years. Sunday's storm, however, can--if all stars align--blanket up to 6 inches in the Bryan/College Station (BCS) region, home to Texas A&M's Aggies. Likely amounts for many areas will be around 1-2 inches.

Temperatures are expected to only stay in the 30s in College Station on Sunday. Rain totals should reach about an inch, with higher amounts in any areas with training cells. Showers and rain should build steadily after starting at sunrise. By around noon, rain will start to mix and get a bit slushy. By about 2:00 or 3:00PM, we should start seeing some legitimate flakes! While most areas will see a light dusting, some will have the potential of receiving up to 6 inches of the good stuff! How is that for a fresh start in 2021?!