Snow in Texas

28th February 2010

Snow in Texas, originally uploaded by the_sewingmom1.

It is hard to believe that this is what I was looking at less than 2 weeks ago when I stood outside my front door. We live just northeast of downtown Dallas and we received 13 inches of the white stuff in a 24 hour period. This set all kinds of records and made me question why we ever left Chicago, leaving our snow blower behind!

If you live somewhere that gets snowfall on a regular basis, it is probably difficult for you to understand why this is such a hardship here in the Dallas area. Basically, it comes down to this. Texas doesn’t own a snow plow. Not a single one. As you can see from the photo, the roads were completely covered and this photo was taken around 8 in the morning. Up north, these streets would have all ready been cleared!

We also don’t own a real coat anymore. We left the parkas behind when we moved south, along with the snow shovels, sleds and snow blower. This was excellent, wet, snowman building snow. So, my daughter and I layered up the best we could and headed out. We built 2 of the best snowman we’ve ever built (I forgot to upload those pics) all while wearing jeans (you know how they soak up the cold moisture), sweatshirts, and some thin driving gloves. But, we did have a blast and enjoyed the beauty of the day.

I am glad the snow is gone though. As pretty as it was it made for very dangerous conditions here. There were mass power outages, people without heat, and people, including me, who couldn’t get to work. I am definitely looking forward to Spring.

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1 On February 28th, 2010, Kim said:

Wow no snow plows. I live in Eastern Canada, so… I see this all the time. I’m glad you had fun making your snowmen, and yeah…. wet jeans aren’t any fun.

posted on February 28th, 2010 at 12:45 pm

2 On February 28th, 2010, Don E. Chute said:

Holy smokes! What suburb of the metroplex is this?

I lived in Wichita Falls, for 10 years, with my family!

I did Bizzniss in the metroplex. My daughter goes to college there, and lives within a stones throw of Jerry J’s new monument to America’s Team.

Kids, these days. She hasn’t let me know it was this bad.

I am using Johns EZ list, I think this is my first time here. I like what I see! You’ll be seeing more of me, cause I hate to just drop, I like to comment.

Comment me something over at my place, and included, where is this pic actually, If you don’t mind sharing8>)

Peace.
Don E. Chute´s last blog ..TAKE THE NOLAN CHART QUIZ!

posted on February 28th, 2010 at 1:19 pm

3 On February 28th, 2010, waterrose said:

Living in the PHoenix area and having grown up in Ohio…I can so relate to why a “little” snow could cause such panic. It is nice to play in…and look at.
waterrose´s last blog ..A Day of Rest…Road Runner Style

posted on February 28th, 2010 at 5:27 pm

4 On February 28th, 2010, Martha A. Cheves said:

That picture is beautiful! We had snow 2 weekends in a row here in Charlotte, NC but nothing like that. And ours was gone by Monday so everyone could go to work.
Martha A. Cheves´s last blog ..A new Review for Stir, Laugh, Repeat!

posted on February 28th, 2010 at 5:41 pm

5 On February 28th, 2010, Mrs. Mecomber said:

No snow plows…. wow!! I didn’t know that, thanks for explaining. We have winter about 6 months of the year… I think last year we had snow in May. :S We only got 2 feet with the latest storm that came through Thursday. Wasn’t too bad, lol. Now if you start talking about Texas heat, I’ve melted into a steamy little puddle before you finish your sentence! TOO HOT!
Mrs. Mecomber´s last blog ..Photo Hunters: Daily

posted on February 28th, 2010 at 8:03 pm

6 On March 1st, 2010, Clairity said:

That picture is postcard-perfect. I couldn’t stop staring at it.
Clairity´s last blog ..boys’ winter jackets for below $30

posted on March 1st, 2010 at 4:00 am

7 On March 1st, 2010, The Fitness Diva said:

Wow! That is a really beautiful snow scene! I love snow pics!
I’m surprised to hear that it snowed like that in Texas! I thought you guys were like Florida, and never see snow at all!
The Fitness Diva´s last blog ..Connect A Million Minds

posted on March 1st, 2010 at 11:15 am

8 On March 1st, 2010, Katherine said:

WOW – how PRETTY!!!! When i was in nursery school we lived in Fort Worth. Dad was in the Navy. I don’t remember much – except for red ants that bit. Your Texas is MUCH better than MY Texas LOL!
Katherine´s last blog ..Jinkies! Those Are Cool Glasses, Velma!

posted on March 1st, 2010 at 4:33 pm

9 On March 1st, 2010, Jude said:

I am also so ready for Spring, hope the new job is going well, take care.
Jude´s last blog ..A Beautiful Message About Aging

posted on March 1st, 2010 at 7:55 pm

10 On March 1st, 2010, kat said:

I wish i can play in the snow one day..haha..very pretty snow. thanks for sharing.

BTW thanks for being one of my top 10 EC droppers for the month of February. You are on my right side bar now.

Hugs..
kat´s last blog ..Blue Monday

posted on March 1st, 2010 at 8:21 pm

11 On March 1st, 2010, Country Living said:

As a Canadian living in the great frozen north, I can only dream of a place where there are no snow plows….lovely picture but I am glad it melted for you!

Karlynn
Country Living´s last blog ..I Am a Big Wiener

posted on March 1st, 2010 at 8:51 pm

12 On March 2nd, 2010, Jen said:

It ate my comment! That looks really peaceful and calm. Ours looks really dirty and yucky.
Jen´s last blog ..Talk Dirty To Me

posted on March 2nd, 2010 at 2:17 pm

13 On March 3rd, 2010, alba -- Festotu said:

I understand how you feel! I live in Madrid, at Spain, and I don´t know if it is because climate change, but this year it has snowed a few times. And it is not normal!
So you could imagine: the full city, which is more than 2 million people, was collapsed on a huge traffic jam!

Fortunately snow did not remained more than 2 days..
alba — Festotu´s last blog ..Scarf Big Net Red Dot

posted on March 3rd, 2010 at 6:46 am

14 On March 3rd, 2010, frankie said:

Hi! It was so nice to find you tonight through entrecard! I enjoyed looking around your site -
My father was in the Navy so I understand the moving around some. We have some things in common – I grew up in Palatine, IL, just outside of Chicago. Loved the snow then! I lived in Maryland for 23 years and moved to Atlanta, GA just 3 years ago. My husband went to school here at GA Tech….he said not to worry, it doesn’t snow in Atlanta…well we’ve had the fluffy white stuff every winter and twice so far this winter…HA – so much for no snow here and I left the kids winter boots in MD!
Frankie
frankie´s last blog ..How do I send messages to show on my twitter page from my Verizon blitz?

posted on March 3rd, 2010 at 8:20 pm

15 On March 5th, 2010, DorothyL said:

Yikes…I moved back to Northern Canada this year from Florida and we are having an awesome winter in Canada. Florida is experiencing some horrific cold temps and they are not to happy about it.One never knows what Mother Nature has in store for us and she is letting us know that she is most definitely in control
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posted on March 5th, 2010 at 8:33 am