weather

gja1000 · 02-03-2011, 06:14 AM

I hope everyone up north is warm and safe! It is butt cold down here (for us). Lots of frozen pipes around town, none for us, thankfully. People down here are just not used to this kind of cold weather. I've seen people walking around in sweatshirt hoodies as a coat. I imagine that's all they've got - it just rarely gets this cold for this long down here.

We actually had to buy Gary a new down coat. His was 25 years old (rarely worn so in good shape) but (ahem) it wouldn't zip. LOL! We stopped at a western shop and they had ONE black down jacket in extra large and it fit and it was on SALE! We were lucky because Gary has monkey arms (long arms) and sometimes shirts and jacket sleeves are too short for him. This jacket fit perfectly though.

We are supposed to have snow tonight and tomorrow - again, pretty unusual for us, although we had a dusting last winter too.

Everyone bundle up and stay warm!

Lindsey · 02-03-2011, 06:36 AM

Oh Gayle, it's BEAUTIFUL up here

It was -3 degrees C (26.6 F) and the highways were muddy and melting on our way into the city this morning. My coworker from Arizona said it was -8C in Arizona this morning when he checked the weather. I can't believe it's February and warmer in Saskatchewan than Arizona lol!

JJJ · 02-03-2011, 11:03 AM

What I wore to school today:

Knit pantyhose, knee highs, socks, pajama pants and jeans.

Muscle shirt, shirt, turtleneck, turtleneck sweater, hood sweater and long jacket.

Gloves on top of gloves and ear covers.

No joke, I can't stand the cold.

gja1000 · 02-03-2011, 12:30 PM

LOL! Jessica, that's the way I feel - I can't get enough clothes on!

I just talked to my daughter and she is in Houston for the weekend. She said sleet was coming down and when I looked at the radar, sure enough, you can see sleet/snow in the Houston area. None yet here in Austin (fingers crossed).

Lindsay, that is too funny! My friend in Denver, Colorado said their high temp was higher than ours here in Austin and they don't have any chance of snow where we have a 50% chance! Go figure!

Lindsey · 02-03-2011, 12:38 PM

Oh Jessica, be glad you live where you do because I don't think you could survive here

It's now +3 degrees C which is about 37 degrees F. I'm wearing a sleeveless knit sweaterdress with thin black knit leggings and boots... and this isn't even jacket weather! In just ONE DAY the temperature difference was about 40 degrees Celsius, and so about 77 degrees Fahrenheit. That temperature change is crazy!

We're supposed to dip back down way below freezing on Sunday... back to below normal temperatures.

judy · 02-04-2011, 05:45 PM

Your weather is interesting Linds! I remember you wearing summer clothes and getting snow in the same day!

My weather is pretty much always the same. Snow, either in the morning, or all day. It has warmed up though, and the sun has been out for the past 3 days. That's the clincher up here. When days are dreary and grey for a week or so, everyone is miserable. When it is sunny out, you can see big smiles! I don't go out when it is below 15 - 16 degrees anyway, unless I absolutely have to.

Our roads are clear too, unless it is snowing heavily. I don't go out in that either, unless I must.

It is also so pretty up here, except that the snow has gotten that dirty look because it's just laying there for so many weeks. I do have to get my roof cleaned off again. I just had it done, but it can cause leaks down the walls!

Keep warm everyone, and stay safe!

Janet · 02-04-2011, 06:19 PM

We haven't had school for 3 days but today we did...2-hour delay too. There is so much ice...3-6 inches of the stuff. Can't break it so everyone has to be very careful. Suppose to get more snow starting tomorrow....just what we need. I do not like snow or winter. I'm really ready for spring.

DianaB · 02-05-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JJJ

What I wore to school today:

Knit pantyhose, knee highs, socks, pajama pants and jeans.

Muscle shirt, shirt, turtleneck, turtleneck sweater, hood sweater and long jacket.

Gloves on top of gloves and ear covers.

No joke, I can't stand the cold.

Could you move, Jessica? I picture you looking like the Michelin Man!!!

We were out of school for three days too and I really didn't think the kids should have gone back when they did. The roads are still not very clear to have the school buses out running. We're suppose to get more snow next week. I haven't heard if we're suppose to get much or not so I guess we'll see. We ARE having some really cold weather though......bbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

Janet · 02-05-2011, 02:26 PM

We were out 3 days last week too. When we went back on Friday...the roads were bad, but the buses handle it so much better than being in a car. Today...Rick and went to town. I needed to get the rest of Mom's meds and get a few groceries. We couldn't hard see all the way to town because of whiteout conditions. Even in town there were whiteouts.

We were suppose to get 2-4 inches of snow, but we got more like 6 on top of the 3 inches of ice/sleet and 3 inches of snow we already had. Monday they are calling for 1-3 more inches of snow. This has really got to stop....I'm not a snow fan as most of you know. I love being at home....but not being stuck at home.

Hopefully the roads will be cleared off quickly.

Janet · 02-08-2011, 04:59 PM

We are having a very cold period...in the single and double digits, but this weekend.......it's predicted to be in the 40's......yay!!!! gotta do a happy dance!!!

gja1000 · 02-08-2011, 05:23 PM

We've been nice and warm all weekend but are going into the deep freeze (for us) for a couple of days, then it is supposed to be nice by the weekend again. Our only problem is that we may have freezing rain tomorrow -hope not, as the Austin drivers are NUTS in the snow and ice!

02-03-2011, 06:14 AM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	I hope everyone up north is warm and safe! It is butt cold down here (for us). Lots of frozen pipes around town, none for us, thankfully. People down here are just not used to this kind of cold weather. I've seen people walking around in sweatshirt hoodies as a coat. I imagine that's all they've got - it just rarely gets this cold for this long down here. We actually had to buy Gary a new down coat. His was 25 years old (rarely worn so in good shape) but (ahem) it wouldn't zip. LOL! We stopped at a western shop and they had ONE black down jacket in extra large and it fit and it was on SALE! We were lucky because Gary has monkey arms (long arms) and sometimes shirts and jacket sleeves are too short for him. This jacket fit perfectly though. We are supposed to have snow tonight and tomorrow - again, pretty unusual for us, although we had a dusting last winter too. Everyone bundle up and stay warm! __________________ Gayle

02-03-2011, 06:36 AM	#2
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	Oh Gayle, it's BEAUTIFUL up here It was -3 degrees C (26.6 F) and the highways were muddy and melting on our way into the city this morning. My coworker from Arizona said it was -8C in Arizona this morning when he checked the weather. I can't believe it's February and warmer in Saskatchewan than Arizona lol! __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

02-03-2011, 12:30 PM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	LOL! Jessica, that's the way I feel - I can't get enough clothes on! I just talked to my daughter and she is in Houston for the weekend. She said sleet was coming down and when I looked at the radar, sure enough, you can see sleet/snow in the Houston area. None yet here in Austin (fingers crossed). Lindsay, that is too funny! My friend in Denver, Colorado said their high temp was higher than ours here in Austin and they don't have any chance of snow where we have a 50% chance! Go figure! __________________ Gayle

02-03-2011, 12:38 PM	#5
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	Oh Jessica, be glad you live where you do because I don't think you could survive here It's now +3 degrees C which is about 37 degrees F. I'm wearing a sleeveless knit sweaterdress with thin black knit leggings and boots... and this isn't even jacket weather! In just ONE DAY the temperature difference was about 40 degrees Celsius, and so about 77 degrees Fahrenheit. That temperature change is crazy! We're supposed to dip back down way below freezing on Sunday... back to below normal temperatures. __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

02-04-2011, 05:45 PM	#6
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Your weather is interesting Linds! I remember you wearing summer clothes and getting snow in the same day! My weather is pretty much always the same. Snow, either in the morning, or all day. It has warmed up though, and the sun has been out for the past 3 days. That's the clincher up here. When days are dreary and grey for a week or so, everyone is miserable. When it is sunny out, you can see big smiles! I don't go out when it is below 15 - 16 degrees anyway, unless I absolutely have to. Our roads are clear too, unless it is snowing heavily. I don't go out in that either, unless I must. It is also so pretty up here, except that the snow has gotten that dirty look because it's just laying there for so many weeks. I do have to get my roof cleaned off again. I just had it done, but it can cause leaks down the walls! Keep warm everyone, and stay safe! __________________ *Judy*

02-03-2011, 11:03 AM	#3
JJJ Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,073	What I wore to school today: Knit pantyhose, knee highs, socks, pajama pants and jeans. Muscle shirt, shirt, turtleneck, turtleneck sweater, hood sweater and long jacket. Gloves on top of gloves and ear covers. No joke, I can't stand the cold.

02-04-2011, 06:19 PM	#7
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	We haven't had school for 3 days but today we did...2-hour delay too. There is so much ice...3-6 inches of the stuff. Can't break it so everyone has to be very careful. Suppose to get more snow starting tomorrow....just what we need. I do not like snow or winter. I'm really ready for spring. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

02-05-2011, 02:26 PM	#9
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	We were out 3 days last week too. When we went back on Friday...the roads were bad, but the buses handle it so much better than being in a car. Today...Rick and went to town. I needed to get the rest of Mom's meds and get a few groceries. We couldn't hard see all the way to town because of whiteout conditions. Even in town there were whiteouts. We were suppose to get 2-4 inches of snow, but we got more like 6 on top of the 3 inches of ice/sleet and 3 inches of snow we already had. Monday they are calling for 1-3 more inches of snow. This has really got to stop....I'm not a snow fan as most of you know. I love being at home....but not being stuck at home. Hopefully the roads will be cleared off quickly. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

02-08-2011, 04:59 PM	#10
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	We are having a very cold period...in the single and double digits, but this weekend.......it's predicted to be in the 40's......yay!!!! gotta do a happy dance!!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

02-08-2011, 05:23 PM	#11
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	We've been nice and warm all weekend but are going into the deep freeze (for us) for a couple of days, then it is supposed to be nice by the weekend again. Our only problem is that we may have freezing rain tomorrow -hope not, as the Austin drivers are NUTS in the snow and ice! __________________ Gayle

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