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Record High Temperature Today Close To 80 Unlike 73 Degrees Colder Years Ago At Christmas

Record High Temperature Today Close To 80 Unlike 73 Degrees Colder Years Ago At Christmas
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Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Date: 12/25/2025 1:46am

Article Summary:
"Record High Temperature Near 80 Degrees Marks Stark Contrast to Historic Christmas Freezes of 1983, 1989, and 2021"
The recent warm Christmas weather, with temperatures nearing 80 degrees, contrasts sharply with severe cold snaps in previous decades. Notably, the Houston area experienced record lows, ice, snow, and widespread disruption in the freezes of December 1983 and 1989, causing extensive damage and loss of life. A more recent event in February 2021, the "Great Texas Freeze," highlighted vulnerabilities in the power grid, with massive power outages and further damage, emphasizing ongoing challenges in the region's preparedness for extreme weather.

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