EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso residents woke up to a winter wonderland as snow blanketed the area early Sunday morning. <\/p>\n
The rare snowfall, which began around 7:30 a.m., brought excitement and joy to many across the Borderland.<\/p>\n
One resident shared his surprise, saying, “Honestly, I woke up to this one saying, ‘It’s snowing outside!’ So me and my brother-in-law wake up and we go to the back door and we’re like, ‘Wow.'” <\/p>\n
He added that it was the first time he had seen snow since his release from prison on Jan. 1.<\/p>\n
Families took advantage of the snowy conditions, heading to local parks for snowball fights and building snowmen in their backyards. <\/p>\n
“We’re playing with the snow. We’re having a fight right now. And we’re about to do a snowman,” said one enthusiastic participant.<\/p>\n
Mark Baugh reports on El Pasoans embracing the snow.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
RELATED: Heavy snow and downed trees leave over 2,000 Ruidoso residents without power<\/a><\/p>\n Another resident expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m wearing like five different shirts and this puffy jacket. I’m so excited because I’m making like, a snowman in my backyard.”<\/p>\n Despite the snow beginning to melt, cold temperatures are expected to persist.<\/p>\n Many residents are preparing by layering up and staying alert for potential school delays or closures. <\/p>\n Drivers are also taking precautions on the roads. <\/p>\n “We’re driving slow. We’re making sure the car’s heated up so we’re not driving with like a snowy windshield,” one resident explained. <\/p>\n Another noted the presence of ice, saying, “There’s ice a lot, one of the bridges, I mean it does have a sign, but yeah, you can definitely skid.”<\/p>\n While the snow may not last long, the experience has left a lasting impression on the community. <\/p>\n Residents are advised to drive cautiously and be mindful of icy roadways as they navigate the wintery conditions.<\/p>\n RELATED: List: Delays or closures for Monday due to weather<\/a><\/p>\n