Christmas 2004 was a very unique and special one in the Rio Grande Valley.  For the first time in over 100 years, we had a white Christmas.  Those of you unfamiliar with where the Rio Grande Valley is located, may think this is nothing special, but the Rio Grande Valley's climate is classified has semitropical. The average temperature ranges from 64°F to 80°F. It does get colder occasionally and definitely gets hotter.  Snow and ice is not a common occurrence in this part of the world.  Even weather forecasters were surprised by the snow accumulation. Usually the ground is to warm for any snow to last on the ground.  With rain freezing before any snow started, the ground was cold enough to allow 1.5 inches of snow to accumulate in the area.  It truly did make for an unforgettable Christmas.