It is 21 degrees with a chill factor of 7. We will be in the low 20's for at least the next 48 hours. Light snow and significant ice are predicted as well.
Two years ago, at about this same time of year, we had that horrid freeze that collapsed the Texas power grid and left several hundred dead. Then last year we had another nasty, but slightly shorter, cold snap at this time of year. Luckly we did not have major power outages though the grid was stressed to it's limits. And, now, this year at the same time as the prior two years we have this "cold snap". Hopefully our power grid will hold together but I know it is proably working at capacity and we have at least a week before any real change in the weather.
People say "it is winter, it is supposed to be this way, this is normal". NO IT IS NOT NORMAL!!!
Now, on that happy note. I have laundry to do today and I am dreading having to take Timmy out for his do his doo trips. But we do what we must.
If Texas would spend more time and energy, pun intended, on fixing their power grid and let women have the right to choose their own healthcare, it might be a much better, warmer, place to live in winter.
ReplyDelete100% Agree
DeleteThis is also good fodder for the "global warming is a hoax" people. I hope your power holds out.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good. But today even the regional health center, which is huge, has announced they are closed except for emergencies and essential services. So essentially no health care for Abilene until this is over.
ReplyDeleteAre you warm enough? Be careful walking outside. I busted my ass more than once on ice.
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Thinking of you and Timmy, and hoping that you are staying warm. Beth
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