Originally Posted By Labuda That's right, boys and girls. Last night I saw with my own eyes SNOW. In Austin, TX. In early December. FREAKY! But oooooo it was pretty watching it fall! Luckily, none of it stuck.
Originally Posted By DAR Some areas here got 1 inch others got 12 inches, I live close to the airport and we measured around 4 inches. We call that late November to March, sometimes April and once in awhile even May.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Ooooooooooooo, Labuda, I'm jealous!! We got nothing up here in north Texas. But it's bitterly cold--I think the high today was 30. Wind chill is bringing it way down from there. . . brr!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Oops, meant to answer davewasbaloo's question. I'm not sure about southern Texas, but here in the northern part of the state where I am, we get snow pretty much every year. Generally it's a light snowfall, and usually only once or twice per year. But every so often we get lucky and get two or three inches of snow that sticks around for a day or two.
Originally Posted By avromark Heh if you want Pixie I can send you some of ours I think even i57 has some snow. Glad you've joined the rest of us in shovelling Labuda
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I am happy for you Ann....it must be magical to like seeing the snow fall ( it indeed can be very pretty) - however for people like DAR and I, we get snow in December that is still on the ground in March -- allI can think of is- snowblower /horrific traffic etc... except on Christmas Eve when I just gotta have some
Originally Posted By avromark vb isn't that why when we were growing up a lot of the halloween costumes were made of plastic? I've found an answer to the snowblower problem. Buy a personal plow (Manual and lower profile). It saves a lot of time on the blowing. I'm just guessing though our Dell expert here (And I'm now a fan of the XPS she'll be happy to hear) probably also enjoyed watching people drive in the first snow fall of the year. It always amazes me how many people seem to forget how to drive in the snow from year to year Now is the snow still there? and if it is please tell us is it still white?
Originally Posted By smedley Congrats on the snow Labuda! Avro I am sure she said it didn't stick, so none on the ground.. I missed our only snow so far this year, I was in Jamaica, but would love some Christmas week, you know once I've finished work and wouldn't have to drive in it LOL!
Originally Posted By mickeymeg All of you with snow are lucky. They are forecasting snow for this weekend here, but I will believe that when I see it. I love the snow =)
Originally Posted By avromark Bah me no read Jamaica is someplace I wouldn't mind going right now at some nice Sandal's resort again. Driving in snow is fine, remember slow down. Ditch those All-Seasons (well unless you enjoy drifting and fishtailing). Ok Labuda do you even own: a. extensible snowbrush (or 2) b. Ice scraper c. engine block heater d. traction aid e. lock de-icer f. wool cap and gloves g. seat heaters If you ever decide to move south like I have remember to always have 2 snow brushes in your vehicle. It helps when your passenger also has the privlege of clearing your windows. Of course I advise clearing your hood and the area in front of the grill. It helps speed the heating of the interior.
Originally Posted By friendofdd Our SoCal weatherpeople seem excited at the prospect of snow at 4-5000 feet this coming week-end. On the bright side. Mountain High ski resort opened today with artificial snow. Now we can at last ski in the am and surf in the pm again.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <vb isn't that why when we were growing up a lot of the halloween costumes were made of plastic? < likely very true - nothing like having to wear a parka with your halloween costume to ruin the effect <I've found an answer to the snowblower problem> Don't hire Joe Sakic to help out
Originally Posted By Labuda Of avro's list, I have an ice scraper. At least I had one in Bessie. Fraggle needs one now, I guess. Anyhow, wow to what you said Pixie - when I lived in the Metroplex as a kid, snow was not an every year thing for us! Down here in central TX, it's intermittent at best. I think I saw a tad bit of snow in 2005, but don't quote me on that. 1985 was GREAt, though. January. San Antonio. TWELVE INCHES STUCK! I got to sled, and make a snowman, and a snow angel. Loads of fun! Plus, no school for 3 days while we waited for it to melt! Ice storms are more common down here in the Austin area.
Originally Posted By avromark Just think vb in 85 Joe could have sold Ann a snowblower (I'm hoping his is red. Me I'm not an Av's fan so it doesn't bother me. That said I doubt my team will win a Stanley Cup in my lifetime. But hey they're still #2 historically. I think Ann should go to Ill. just so vb can throw a snowball at her
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I want snow! (I'm here in the air-con contemplating whether I should have an evening swim when I get home).
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Yeah, the snow every year thing has only been for maybe the last 12 or 13 years. Prior to that, we were lucky to see it once every few years. So does this mean north Texas has reverse-global warming? LOL!
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<But oooooo it was pretty watching it fall! Luckily, none of it stuck. >> Out here that's called "flurries". Its only snow of it sticks.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Labuda, I'm jealous....but we may have a few flurries this weekend in the higher elevations, but that's not me
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM It's supposed to snow up to 8" here starting tomorrow afternoon. Then, it's supposed to be below zero at night next week, and a balmy 13 during the day. Don't forget those 30 MPH winds...that wind chill factor thing will put us at -15 at least. <gets on-line and checks airfare for Phoenix, San Diego, and the Equator>
