SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio residents woke up to an unusual sight Monday morning.
Overnight, about 3-6 inches of snowfall blanketed parts of Central and South Texas, leaving behind picture-worthy sights in neighborhoods and at landmarks like the Alamo, River Walk and Hemisfair.
While the winter storm has resulted in poweroutages and dangerous conditions, locals made the best of it by enjoying a rare opportunity to play in the snow.
That meant ice angels at Alamo Plaza, snowmen galore, and sledding and kayaking down streets.
View some images and videos of Snow Day 2021 below.
Gallery: Locals take in a rare snow day
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eustaciotovar: Snowmaneryn.morris: Alamo snow angels!Lindsaysarahm: Loving the snow!John Cabello: John the mailman made this snowman in Humble this morning with less than an inch of snow. Can you see the letters in his mailbox mouth?AldoQ: Enjoying the snowAngel and her dad Reginald being silly.n21garcia: Out in front of the Alamolov3lykrys: Our Mini Texas Snowman!!!kfarrens: My son Braden at midnight to celebrate his 10th birthday with snow!TanyaHernandez26: Snowball attemptAmanda Marie: My little angle, Darion Joseph, wanted to see his wings.Amber2315: Snow day !User: Snow at espada missionTwo people play in the snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, prompting canceled flights, making driving perilous and reaching into areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast, where snow and sleet were expected overnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)A woman walks through falling snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, prompting canceled flights, making driving perilous and reaching into areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast, where snow and sleet were expected overnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Two people play in the snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, prompting canceled flights, making driving perilous and reaching into areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast, where snow and sleet were expected overnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Rooney and Stephanie in the snow.Oak Hills in San Antonio on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Courtesy: Hector LopezOak Hills in San Antonio on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Courtesy: Hector Lopezviewer photo. photo courtesy: thaliaoneal09Olaf plays in snow in San Antonio, Feb. 14, 2021Snowfall in San Antonio, Feb. 14, 2021Snow angels in San AntonioFamily enjoys snow in San Antonio, Feb. 14, 2021Woman enjoys snowfall in San Antonio, Feb. 14, 2021Snowfall in HelotesViewers make mini snowman in San Antonio
eustaciotovar: Snowman
Watch: Sledding through San Antonio streets
Watch: Skiing and snowboarding in Schertz
Watch: Husky plays in snow in San Antonio
Watch: Kayaking in snow down San Antonio street
Watch: San Antonio dog plays in snow for the first time
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Rebecca Salinas is the Digital Executive Producer at KSAT 12 News. A San Antonio native, Rebecca is an award-winning journalist who joined KSAT in 2019.