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Advice For Those Not Used To Cold Temperatures!
- Thread starter mrjim123
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And also ERCOT has never had to deal with this statewide so when the local utilities launched rolling blackouts there was no plan in place to restore power. Fun day.
Production from wind in Texas is actually above their predicted output right now.
Texas’ power grid crumples under the cold
The problem is more that total demand is at historic levels, and there's just not enough working power generating plants to meet that demand.
At least I'm still looking good while I freeze!
Need a second opinion?
Going back to my Chicago roots, I shoveled snow today (in Austin). It's a very warming activity. And I learned that, since the ground itself was not frozen, there was an inch or two of slush under a few inches of powder. That made it an even better workout. As for additional advice: clear downspouts of ice and abandoned bird's nests, ensure you have safe egress from your dwelling, and beware of large icicles.
In Michigan, people are still wearing shorts and hoodies when it is in the 20s.
When it is 10, they might wear a coat.
When it is 10, they might wear a coat.
If you drive a semi truck make sure your (5th wheel ) Hitch is well lubed ,
Don't follow Google in a truck down a small farm road because the 10 is closed. makes for
An interesting vacation?
Don't follow Google in a truck down a small farm road because the 10 is closed. makes for
An interesting vacation?
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Was outside all weekend. Went sledding, built forts, shoveled driveways, and went hiking. The river even froze.
I love cold.
I love cold.
Jack went out without a hat!
I live in metro NYC area. It really depends on where you are during these weather events. I love the extreme weather but based on my experience.. there is nothing worse than 100 degrees + hi humidity in the NYC subways during rush hour.
Wishing the best to our members in Texas and all along the storm path..
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Ha! Oddly enough, me, my daughter, and oldest granddaughter discussed that scene earlier today.
They wouldn't tell me if the axe was in the shed or garage tho.......
I left all that behind when I moved to Northern California. I do NOT miss the biting cold. But here’s a “pro tip” from my years in upstate New York and Northern Vermont: When you’re planning on going outside, put your coat on, but not just seconds before you depart. Let your coat warm up while you’re still inside (this is especially true for down parkas!). Once you are seriously toasty warm in your coat, THEN go outside. And as someone else said, be sure to wear a hat.
Keep your gas tank more than 1/2 full. Those of us who drive diesel vehicles put a treatment in when it gets this cold to prevent gelling. I don't know if they even sell that stuff down south. Also be sure to check your tire pressure. It drops in the cold (unless you fill with nitrogen), and if you were low to begin with, you may end up with a flat.
Make sure to have warm clothing, blankets etc in your vehicle if you have to venture out.
The advice about letting a faucet drip is probably good down there. Pipes in your house should be ok as long as the temp is such that you are comfortable, but the main line into your house from the city can freeze, since they don't bury them deep enough in places that don't normally see temps this low.
I live in MN, so all this cold weather is pretty normal, but I can only imagine what it would be like to people not used to it.
Make sure to have warm clothing, blankets etc in your vehicle if you have to venture out.
The advice about letting a faucet drip is probably good down there. Pipes in your house should be ok as long as the temp is such that you are comfortable, but the main line into your house from the city can freeze, since they don't bury them deep enough in places that don't normally see temps this low.
I live in MN, so all this cold weather is pretty normal, but I can only imagine what it would be like to people not used to it.
In Iowa, the feels like temp has been about -30 each night for it seems like the last two weeks. I have relatives that live in northern Minnesota and their feels like temps have been more like -50. All because of the Arctic blast. It is going to be an expensive utilities month this month.
