Cold Winter Of 1783-1784

[Ptarmigan]

The anomalous winter of 1783–1784: Was the Laki eruption or an analog of the 2009–2010 winter to blame?
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~jsmerdon/ ... goetal.pdf

This winter was really cold, especially on the Northeast. The Summer of 1783 had Laki erupt in Iceland. Many areas did not see Summer as it was cooler. Winter of 1783-1784 was very cold. The Mississippi River froze over in New Orleans. There was ice bridging on the St. Lawrence River, which persisted for years. I can imagine Houston area having really cold winters and plenty of snowfall perhaps.

The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) was negative in 1783-1784, but El Nino was stronger than in 2009-2010. The atmospheric and ocean setup of 1783-1784 was probably similar to 2009-2010.

[Heat Miser]

Also in the period known as the Little Ice Age. 1300 to 1870.

[Ptarmigan]

Also in the period known as the Little Ice Age. 1300 to 1870.

I could imagine Houston seeing single digit and even perhaps sub zero temperatures during that Little Ice Age. It is probable it snowed more often and could of been a White Christmas in one of them from 1300 to 1870.