AUSTIN (KXAN) — The ice storm of late January and early February 2023 was the worst icing event in the region in more than 15 years.
Camp Mabry, Austin’s official weather reporting site, recorded 0.69″ of ice, enough to down trees areawide and plunge hundreds of thousands of Central Texans into the dark.
Here’s a look at the historic storm, as seen through the lens of KXAN viewers.
Icy scenes across Central Texas
Trees covered in ice in northwest Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Scott Ramsay Images) 
Trees covered in ice in northwest Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Scott Ramsay Images) 
Crepe myrtles bend from the weight of ice, forming a tunnel in Cedar Park on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Rachael Jennison) 
Ice accumulates on a tree branch in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Heather Nichols) 
Ice accumulation near Pedernales Falls State Park on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy scenes in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Abigail Diltz) 
Southern Llano County during winter storm on Jan. 31, 2023. (Courtesy: Will F. Leverett) 
Southern Llano County during winter storm on Jan. 31, 2023. (Courtesy: Will F. Leverett) 
Southern Llano County during winter storm on Jan. 31, 2023. (Courtesy: Will F. Leverett) 
Frozen fountain in Buchanan Dam on Jan. 31, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Frozen windmill in Georgetown on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Michelle Vogelman) 
Ice on trees in northwest Austin on Jan. 31, 2023. (Courtesy Alexandra Herman) 
Ice build up on a plant in Dripping Springs on Jan. 31, 2023. (Courtesy Callie Brown) 
Icicles form in Georgetown on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy tree in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Krystle Gervais) 
Icy tree in Manor on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Lisa Sturm) 
Icy view in Long Canyon on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Frozen redbud blossom in the Meridian neighborhood of southwest Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy David Christie) 
Ice accumulation in downtown Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brian Jepson) 
Ice accumulation in downtown Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brian Jepson) 
Ice accumulation in downtown Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brian Jepson) 
Frozen dandelion in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
A frozen tree in downtown Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Ice in the Amberwood neighborhood of Kyle on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Ying Li) 
Ice in the Amberwood neighborhood of Kyle on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Ying Li) 
Frozen tree branches in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
A frozen car mirror in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
A frozen dandelion in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
A frozen fire hydrant in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Icicles hang from a fence in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Icicles hang from a light in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
A frozen dandelion in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Ice engulfs branches of a tree near Pedernales Falls State Park on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Ice that fell from a power line in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Shayne McMillen) 
Ice that fell from a power line in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Shayne McMillen) 
Ice that fell from a power line in northwest Travis County on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Laura Dow) 
Ice on Bradford Pear tree in Weir on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Valerie Koy) 
Icy scene in Blanco on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Frozen street sign in Georgetown on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy forms on cactus off RM 620 in northwest Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Susan Andres) 
Frozen windmill in Walburg on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Cathy Ramsey) 
Frozen windmill in Leander on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Ice buildup on trees in Steiner Ranch on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Ice buildup on trees in Steiner Ranch on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icicles hang from a plane serving as a welcome sign at Lakeway Airport on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Marshall James) 
Ice covers a pickup truck in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brendan) 
Ice covers a pickup truck in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brendan) 
Ice covers a pickup truck in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brendan) 
Frozen wind chime in Sun City, Georgetown, on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Michael Long) 
Icicles hang from a branch in north Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy scenes in west Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy scenes in west Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy scenes in west Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Ice accumulation in the Jester Estates neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Ethan Reish) 
Icy scenes in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Christina Drake) 
Icy scenes in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Christina Drake) 
Icy scenes in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Christina Drake) 
Icy scenes in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Christina Drake) 
Icy scenes in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Christina Drake) 
Icy scenes in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Christina Drake) 
Icy trees in Wimberley on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Indy Guest) 
Ice hangs from a bald eagle yard ornament in Wimberley on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Indy Guest) 
Frozen crepe myrtle in Steiner Ranch on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Lareina Curtis-Wellings) 
Frozen apple blossom in the Colony Park neighborhood of east Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Frozen apple blossom in the Colony Park neighborhood of east Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
An icy tree in the Colony Park neighborhood of east Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Large icicles form in Leander on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Karin Horn) 
Icicles form in West Lake Hills on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Dwayne Mann Photography) 
Icicles form in West Lake Hills on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Dwayne Mann Photography) 
Icicles form in West Lake Hills on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Dwayne Mann Photography) 
Icicles form in West Lake Hills on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Dwayne Mann Photography) 
Icy landscape in Del Valle on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Debra) 
Icy landscape in Del Valle on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Debra) 
An icy scene in Manor on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy John M. Webb) 
Ice near the Round Rock/Georgetown border on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Carolyn Mabarak) 
Ice near the Round Rock/Georgetown border on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Carolyn Mabarak) 
Ice near the Round Rock/Georgetown border on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Carolyn Mabarak) 
Ice covers cacti in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icicles hang from a bird feeder in Georgetown on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Donna B.) 
An icy landscape in Pflugerville on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Victoria) 
Frozen peach blossom in the Copperfield neighborhood in northeast Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Michael Mares Mendoza) 
Frozen peach blossom in the Copperfield neighborhood in northeast Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Michael Mares Mendoza) 
Frozen peach blossom in the Copperfield neighborhood in northeast Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Michael Mares Mendoza) 
An icy scene in Coupland on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Frozen flowers in the Easton Park neighborhood in southeast Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Forrest McCoy) 
Frozen flowers in the Easton Park neighborhood in southeast Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Forrest McCoy) 
Large icicles form near Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Helge Alsguth) 
An icy tree in northwest Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy John Robinson) 
A frozen lamp post in the Vizcaya neighborhood near Round Rock on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Ice slides off a stop sign in the Vizcaya neighborhood near Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy trees in Pflugerville on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy trees in Pflugerville on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy trees in Pflugerville on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Mold of ice from a fire hydrant in north Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Icy trees in the Teravista neighborhood in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Donna Staten) 
Icy trees in the Teravista neighborhood in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Donna Staten) 
Icy trees in the Teravista neighborhood in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Donna Staten) 
Icy trees in the Teravista neighborhood in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Donna Staten) 
Icy trees in the Teravista neighborhood in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Donna Staten) 
Icy trees in the Teravista neighborhood in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Donna Staten) 
Icicles form on tree leaves in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Steve Oleson) 
Thick ice accumulation near Bee Cave on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Kelly Thomas) 
Thick ice accumulation near Bee Cave on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Kelly Thomas) 
Thick ice accumulation near Bee Cave on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Kelly Thomas) 
Thick ice accumulation near Bee Cave on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Kelly Thomas) 
Icicles hang from a frozen branch in Wimberley on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
A frozen fence in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Icicles hang from a lawn chair in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
A frozen plant in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Ice in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Frozen dandelions in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Ice in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
An icy tree in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Anne Swan) 
Ice accumulation in the Jester Estates neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Ethan Reish) 
Ice accumulation in the Jester Estates neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Ethan Reish) 
Ice accumulation on a gate in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Lisa Peers) 
Ice accumulation on a gate in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Lisa Peers) 
A frozen barbed-wire fence in Driftwood on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)
Tree and power line damage
Snapped tree due to ice in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Krystle Gervais) 
Snapped tree due to ice in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Krystle Gervais) 
A frozen power transformer near Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Helge Alsguth) 
Snapped tree branch off RM 620 in northwest Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Susan Andres) 
Ice causes damage to power lines in Georgetown on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Courtney) 
Tree damage in Round Rock on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in Round Rock on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in Cedar Park on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in Georgetown on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in Georgetown on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in 4 Points, Austin, on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brian Dziuk) 
Oak tree damage in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Danner Bethel) 
Tree damage in the Barton Hills neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Scott Dietert) 
Tree damage in the Balcones Woods neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Kelley Rankin) 
A fallen tree causes damage to the sidewalk on Duval Road in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Kristin) 
A fallen tree causes damage to the sidewalk on Duval Road in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Kristin) 
A fallen tree causes damage to the sidewalk on Duval Road in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Kristin) 
Tree damage in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Damage to a Bradford Pear tree in Cedar Park on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in the Brentwood neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brice Bowden) 
Tree damage in the Brentwood neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brice Bowden) 
Tree and car damage in the Brentwood neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brice Bowden) 
Tree and car damage in the Brentwood neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Brice Bowden) 
Tree damage in Cedar Park on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Bob Larson) 
Tree damage in Cedar Park on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Bob Larson) 
Tree damage in the Forest North Estates neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in the Forest North Estates neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in the Forest North Estates neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in the Garrison Park area of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Crews clear a fallen tree from a road in the Garrison Park neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Crews clear a fallen tree from a road in the Garrison Park neighborhood of Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in Cedar Park on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Tina Ross) 
Tree damage in Cedar Park on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Tina Ross) 
Downed power lines covered in ice in Leander on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Downed power lines covered in ice in Leander on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Dripping Springs on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Callie) 
Tree damage in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Anne Swan) 
Tree damage in Lost Creek on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Chris Ege) 
Tree damage in Lost Creek on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Chris Ege) 
Tree damage in Lost Creek on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Chris Ege) 
Tree damage in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Tony Velez) 
Tree damage in Round Rock on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Tony Velez) 
Tree damage in the Rattan Creek neighborhood in northwest Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in the Rattan Creek neighborhood in northwest Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in the Rattan Creek neighborhood in northwest Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in the Rattan Creek neighborhood in northwest Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage on Hartford Road in Austin on Feb. 6, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage on Hartford Road in Austin on Feb. 6, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Tree damage in northwest Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Scott Ramsay Images) 
Tree damage in northwest Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Scott Ramsay Images)
Animals in the ice
Longhorns stand in an icy field near Rockdale on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Sophia R.) 
Longhorns stand in an icy field near Rockdale on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Sophia R.) 
Longhorns stand in an icy field near Rockdale on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Sophia R.) 
‘Hootie’ the screech owl in Circle C West on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Scott L. Thomas) 
Cardinal in an icy tree in north Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Sasha Smith) 
A roadrunner runs through an icy field in Dripping Springs on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
Robins sit on a frozen branch in Lago Vista on Jan. 31, 2023. (Courtesy Rocky Edwards) 
A downy woodpecker on a frozen bird feeder in northwest Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Laura Kane) 
Southern Llano County during winter storm on Jan. 31, 2023. (Courtesy: Will F. Leverett) 
Cardinal in frozen tree in south Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Becky Romero) 
A bird sits in a frozen tree in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Mary Morris) 
A bird sits in a frozen tree in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Mary Morris) 
A bird sits in a frozen tree along the Brushy Creek Greenbelt Trail in Round Rock on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
A bird sits in a frozen tree along the Brushy Creek Greenbelt Trail in Round Rock on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
A bird sits in a frozen tree along the Brushy Creek Greenbelt Trail in Round Rock on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
An owl sits in a frozen bird house in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
A bird sits on a frozen feeder in Marble Falls on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Joey Canady) 
A bird sits on a frozen feeder in Marble Falls on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Joey Canady) 
Parakeets sit on a power line next to a frozen tree in southeast Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo) 
A cardinal sits in a frozen tree in Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Severine Embert) 
An owl sits in a bird house in a frozen tree in south Austin on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Tom Ennis) 
A ruby-crowned kinglet sits on a frozen branch in Marble Falls on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Robyn Richter) 
A bird sits in a frozen tree in north Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Debbie Thompson) 
An owl sits in a frozen bird house in Northwest Hills on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Joe Bunner)
People who made the best of the situation
A large icicle in Spicewood on Feb. 1, 2023. (Courtesy Leslie Culler) 
White Ranger splits a tree in half in Austin on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Gary Still) 
Elsa (a.k.a. Emery) having fun with the ice in Hutto on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Lisa Hainline) 
Elsa (a.k.a. Emery) having fun with the ice in Hutto on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Lisa Hainline) 
Elsa (a.k.a. Emery) having fun with the ice in Hutto on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy Lisa Hainline)
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