Snow in Central Texas!

cartman · 12-09-2008, 11:12 PM

A pretty big cold front blew through this evening, and now I'm seeing huge snowflakes in my backyard. It is even starting to accumulate a bit. Pretty surprising, considering it's been over 70 degrees that past few days, all the way up until about 2pm today.

JeeberD · 12-09-2008, 11:15 PM

Dammit, two days ago they were saying that we were supposed to get that snow tonight, but now it's just cold, windy, and dry...

Lathum · 12-09-2008, 11:42 PM

pix plz

Lorena · 12-10-2008, 06:46 AM

I heard the wind rustling pretty heavy last night so we opened the door and felt a really cold gust of wind coming in and I told my girl that I wouldn't doubt it if we saw sleet or snow... but we didn't get anything; at least not by the time I went to bed.

Yes, pics pls.

Alan T · 12-10-2008, 07:28 AM

60 degrees today here in Massachusetts

Thomkal · 12-10-2008, 08:43 AM

And 2 in Minneapolis, get ready for it Alan

Thomkal · 12-10-2008, 08:43 AM

of course we're going to have thunderstorms today/tomorrow here in South Carolina

PackerFanatic · 12-10-2008, 08:55 AM

We had 10 inches of snow yesterday. It was awesome!

terpkristin · 12-10-2008, 09:00 AM

It snowed in Dallas on NYE. 9 months later, 6 of us were born within 3 weeks of eachother.

Nuff said.

/tk

cartman · 12-10-2008, 09:03 AM

Since it has been so warm the last few days, I didn't think any of it would stick over night. But there was still a tiny bit this morning. My neighbor's roof and raised plant bed is still covered, and there is a dusting in my yard.

http://www.thegreatcornholio.com/ima...ebitofsnow.jpg

Lorena · 12-10-2008, 09:38 AM

Well as it turns out, we did have snow. Dunno how much we had but after dropping our daughter at the bus stop, we saw it on the cars and on the grass. By 9:30 most of it was melted.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-10-2008, 04:02 PM

Predictions are that we will get snow in the Baton Rouge area tonight. Kids I saw are very excited. Some of them have never seen snow.

SackAttack · 12-10-2008, 04:19 PM

We got loads of snow on Monday night/Tuesday. I need to take my camera with me one of these days, because it's really impressive to see snow piled up in the parking lots as high as the buildings, but the view outside the apartment window doesn't quite match that.

sterlingice · 12-10-2008, 07:30 PM

I see it is currently snowing in Houston

SI

Tigercat · 12-11-2008, 05:17 AM

Well I'll be, some flurries outside of New Orleans. (Even though its only 39 outside right now.) Too warm and wet on the ground for any to stick to anything though.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-11-2008, 07:09 AM

It is snowing hard here in the Baton Rouge area. We have about an inch in our backyard, and it is starting to stick in the streets as well!

Eaglesfan27 · 12-11-2008, 07:10 AM

Dola -

Our neighbors have built a very small snowman in their yards.

Tigercat · 12-11-2008, 08:26 AM

Snow is actually starting to accumulate here now. Only the 3rd accumulated snowfall in New Orleans in 30+ years, and the earliest snow fall ever. (Since weather records have been kept.)

Mizzou B-ball fan · 12-11-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

Snow is actually starting to accumulate here now. Only the 3rd accumulated snowfall in New Orleans in 30+ years, and the earliest snow fall ever. (Since weather records have been kept.)

Al Gore is rolling over in his mansion.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-11-2008, 08:59 AM

I just got to work. Wife tells me we have 3-4 inches in our yard now. She and the neighbors (and their kids) have built a 4-5 foot high "snowchick." I'll try to post pictures later. Meanwhile, I sit at work knowing that I probably won't see a single patient all day and wondering if the Governor might sensibly close offices as the roads were very treacherous (this area just isn't prepared for this kind of wintery precipitation) with me passing over a half dozen accidents on the way to work.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 12-11-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I just got to work. Wife tells me we have 3-4 inches in our yard now. She and the neighbors (and their kids) have built a 4-5 foot high "snowchick." I'll try to post pictures later. Meanwhile, I sit at work knowing that I probably won't see a single patient all day and wondering if the Governor might sensibly close offices as the roads were very treacherous (this area just isn't prepared for this kind of wintery precipitation) with me passing over a half dozen accidents on the way to work.

I've heard that the driving of Texas and Louisiana residents after a snow would provide great comedy relief for those of us who are used to having snow over the winter.

Senator · 12-11-2008, 09:06 AM

What's snow?

Tigercat · 12-11-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I've heard that the driving of Texas and Louisiana residents after a snow would provide great comedy relief for those of us who are used to having snow over the winter.

When I lived in Kentucky, I just drove on idle at the sign of any snowfall. But its all good, up north people seem to lose the ability to drive well in the kind of rainstorm southerns would call a minor shower.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-11-2008, 09:20 AM

You have to love state bureaucracy. WAFB (a local station) is reporting that state workers don't have to report to work. Of course, about a half dozen (of 30 or so in this office) workers are already here. Our bosses still don't know if they can send us home or not and are trying to contact the Governor's office (which has presumably already let WAFB know before telling all of their agencies.)

JeeberD · 12-11-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I've heard that the driving of Texas and Louisiana residents after a snow would provide great comedy relief for those of us who are used to having snow over the winter.

As someone who learned to drive in Colorado, 'tis true. 'Tis very, very true...

sterlingice · 12-11-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I've heard that the driving of Texas and Louisiana residents after a snow would provide great comedy relief for those of us who are used to having snow over the winter.

Well, having lived in both areas, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

1) There are no plows or salt trucks. Small towns in Wisconsin have more plows than Houston or New Orleans
2) The south has these things called "overpasses". Combined with point 1, this is a big problem.
3) Let's not brag about how good KC is in snow. I mean, really, they think they can drive in it but they're badly mistaken.

SI

Tasan · 12-11-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I see it is currently snowing in Houston

SI

We built a 3 foot tall snowman last night. It could have been taller. Alas, just about all of the snow was gone in the morning. Still, the kids had a blast in it yesterday.

terpkristin · 12-11-2008, 10:37 AM

my dad just called. he and my mom were supposed to go to new orleans today. when they were 50 miles out, the airport shut down, they got diverted to nashville, where they are now waiting to fly standby into new orleans (my brother is living there and it's his birthday which is why they're heading down that way).

/tk

Eaglesfan27 · 12-11-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Well, having lived in both areas, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

1) There are no plows or salt trucks. Small towns in Wisconsin have more plows than Houston or New Orleans
2) The south has these things called "overpasses". Combined with point 1, this is a big problem.
3) Let's not brag about how good KC is in snow. I mean, really, they think they can drive in it but they're badly mistaken.

SI

#2 is a huge problem. As much as I was upset at the state for not calling off work earlier, I feel really bad for a bunch of drivers who are completely stuck on the interstate as the I-10 Bridge over the Mississippi River has been closed for several hours now, and people are just completely stuck there with no where to go. The line goes back for miles from what I've heard.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 12-11-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

3) Let's not brag about how good KC is in snow. I mean, really, they think they can drive in it but they're badly mistaken.

SI

Oh, I'll agree with that. There are far too many Derrick Thomas impersonators in the area. They manage to take a 4x4 and put it in the ditch going 70 MPH.

But the vast majority of people in this area know to go slow and steady. It works surprisingly well.

johnnyshaka · 12-11-2008, 11:07 AM

We have snow and shitty driving conditions for usually 6 months a year and yet we still have douchebags who think their tires and their vehicles are from another world...one where gravity is 5 times stronger. Mind boggling.

In fact, on my way in this morning the roads were a little greasy as things have warmed up enough to melt some of the ice/snow on the roads. In these conditions you just never know what your car is going to do when you hit the brakes yet there was a moron practically in my trunk.

DOUCHEBAGS, I tell ya.

bulletsponge · 12-11-2008, 12:34 PM

i got snow, and i live just north of Houston

MikeVic · 12-11-2008, 12:35 PM

Oh man, I got snow too!

Tasan · 12-11-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Oh man, I got snow too!

Hush, you don't count.

SackAttack · 12-11-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

1) There are no plows or salt trucks. Small towns in Wisconsin have more plows than Houston or New Orleans

For all that seems to matter! In a six-hour span YESTERDAY (after the storm was gone) I came across a t-bone fender bender and a car that went off the on-ramp into the ditch. Both with Wisconsin plates.

Even when the roads are plowed, there are folks who can't seem to handle it.

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12-10-2008, 09:00 AM	#9
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12-10-2008, 09:03 AM	#10
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Since it has been so warm the last few days, I didn't think any of it would stick over night. But there was still a tiny bit this morning. My neighbor's roof and raised plant bed is still covered, and there is a dusting in my yard. http://www.thegreatcornholio.com/ima...ebitofsnow.jpg __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-10-2008, 04:02 PM	#12
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12-09-2008, 11:42 PM	#3
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	pix plz

12-10-2008, 06:46 AM	#4
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	I heard the wind rustling pretty heavy last night so we opened the door and felt a really cold gust of wind coming in and I told my girl that I wouldn't doubt it if we saw sleet or snow... but we didn't get anything; at least not by the time I went to bed. Yes, pics pls.

12-10-2008, 08:43 AM	#6
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	And 2 in Minneapolis, get ready for it Alan

12-10-2008, 09:38 AM	#11
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Well as it turns out, we did have snow. Dunno how much we had but after dropping our daughter at the bus stop, we saw it on the cars and on the grass. By 9:30 most of it was melted.

12-10-2008, 04:19 PM	#13
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	We got loads of snow on Monday night/Tuesday. I need to take my camera with me one of these days, because it's really impressive to see snow piled up in the parking lots as high as the buildings, but the view outside the apartment window doesn't quite match that.

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12-11-2008, 05:17 AM	#15
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Well I'll be, some flurries outside of New Orleans. (Even though its only 39 outside right now.) Too warm and wet on the ground for any to stick to anything though.

12-11-2008, 07:09 AM	#16
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	It is snowing hard here in the Baton Rouge area. We have about an inch in our backyard, and it is starting to stick in the streets as well! __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-11-2008, 07:10 AM	#17
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Dola - Our neighbors have built a very small snowman in their yards. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-11-2008, 08:26 AM	#18
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Snow is actually starting to accumulate here now. Only the 3rd accumulated snowfall in New Orleans in 30+ years, and the earliest snow fall ever. (Since weather records have been kept.)

12-11-2008, 08:59 AM	#20
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I just got to work. Wife tells me we have 3-4 inches in our yard now. She and the neighbors (and their kids) have built a 4-5 foot high "snowchick." I'll try to post pictures later. Meanwhile, I sit at work knowing that I probably won't see a single patient all day and wondering if the Governor might sensibly close offices as the roads were very treacherous (this area just isn't prepared for this kind of wintery precipitation) with me passing over a half dozen accidents on the way to work. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-11-2008, 09:06 AM	#22
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12-11-2008, 09:20 AM	#24
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	You have to love state bureaucracy. WAFB (a local station) is reporting that state workers don't have to report to work. Of course, about a half dozen (of 30 or so in this office) workers are already here. Our bosses still don't know if they can send us home or not and are trying to contact the Governor's office (which has presumably already let WAFB know before telling all of their agencies.) __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 12-11-2008 at 09:23 AM.

12-11-2008, 10:37 AM	#28
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	my dad just called. he and my mom were supposed to go to new orleans today. when they were 50 miles out, the airport shut down, they got diverted to nashville, where they are now waiting to fly standby into new orleans (my brother is living there and it's his birthday which is why they're heading down that way). /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

12-11-2008, 11:07 AM	#31
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	We have snow and shitty driving conditions for usually 6 months a year and yet we still have douchebags who think their tires and their vehicles are from another world...one where gravity is 5 times stronger. Mind boggling. In fact, on my way in this morning the roads were a little greasy as things have warmed up enough to melt some of the ice/snow on the roads. In these conditions you just never know what your car is going to do when you hit the brakes yet there was a moron practically in my trunk. DOUCHEBAGS, I tell ya.

12-11-2008, 12:34 PM	#32
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	i got snow, and i live just north of Houston

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MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Oh man, I got snow too!

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