So, I'm reading some family members posts on that evil Facebook place, and an uncle of mine, who lives in the Texas Panhandle, shares some photos of his driveway and walkway covered in snow. Enough that he seems to be recruiting his
grandchildren to come over to do some shoveling. Meanwhile, I look at tomorrow's forecast for Houston, and it's supposed to be in the mid 70'sF (28C).

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Charles wrote:

So, I'm reading some family members posts on that evil Facebook place, and an

uncle of mine, who lives in the Texas Panhandle, shares some photos of his driveway and walkway covered in snow. Enough that he seems to be recruiting his
grandchildren to come over to do some shoveling. Meanwhile, I look at tomorrow's forecast for Houston, and it's supposed to be in the mid 70'sF (28C).

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Are you sure that's current? My father-in-law is in Amarillo and not heard anything, and there's no snow in the forecast that I had seen. That said, it's completely true about the temperature differences. You can be freezing in Amarillo and getting sunburn in Houston. It's an 8 hour drive from Houston to Amarillo.
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Nigel Reed wrote to Charles Pierson <=-

Charles wrote:

So, I'm reading some family members posts on that evil Facebook place, and

an

uncle of mine, who lives in the Texas Panhandle, shares some
photos of his driveway and walkway covered in snow. Enough that
he seems to be recruiting his grandchildren to come over to do
some shoveling. Meanwhile, I look at tomorrow's forecast for
Houston, and it's supposed to be in the mid 70'sF (28C).

Are you sure that's current? My father-in-law is in Amarillo and
not heard anything, and there's no snow in the forecast that I
had seen. That said, it's completely true about the temperature differences. You can be freezing in Amarillo and getting sunburn
in Houston. It's an 8 hour drive from Houston to Amarillo.

There's a 3500 foot difference in elevation between the two
cities, which accounts for the temperature/weather differences.



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Thus spake Nigel:

Are you sure that's current? My father-in-law is in Amarillo and not heard anything, and there's no snow in the forecast that I had seen. That said, it's
completely true about the temperature differences. You can be freezing in Amarillo and getting sunburn in Houston. It's an 8 hour drive from Houston to
Amarillo.

It looks like they had some light snow Wednesday and Thursday. But I wouldn't put it totally passed my uncle to manipulate his camera angles either.


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So, I'm reading some family members posts on that evil Facebook place,
and anuncle of mine, who lives in the Texas Panhandle, shares some
photos of hisdriveway and walkway covered in snow. Enough that he seems
to be recruiting hisgrandchildren to come over to do some shoveling. Meanwhile, I look attomorrow's forecast for Houston, and it's supposed
to be in the mid 70'sF(28C).

Not speaking about todays weather, but Texas' weather can be vastly different just like you've described.

I've woken up on a business trip in Odessa, TX (Oil country, out west...) and had snow on the ground - but by the time I drove 5 hours back down to Austin, it was 75 degrees at 8PM at night!

In Austin, you normally have 100 days of 100 degree + weather each summer; with
snow only arriving for a few hours or a day, once a year... But out west, and in other areas, snow is a more normal occurence... Texas' weather certainly is vast, fast changing and different depending on the area!

For the most part, tho, Texas is just----- HOT.



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So, I'm reading some family members posts on that evil Facebook place,
and an uncle of mine, who lives in the Texas Panhandle, shares some
photos of his driveway and walkway covered in snow. Enough that he
seems to be recruiting his grandchildren to come over to do some shoveling. Meanwhile, I look at tomorrow's forecast for Houston, and
it's supposed to be in the mid 70'sF (28C).

They indeed had snow in the panhandle earlier in the week. As someone mentioned, there is the elevation difference but there is also the
difference in latitude and the difference in what influences the weather. Houston is close enough to the Gulf of Mexico that the warm waters out
there keep it a little warmer. I am not 100% certain but I suspect the panhandle's weather is influenced more by what comes out of the Rockies, especially this time of year.



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Charles Pierson wrote to All <=-

shoveling. Meanwhile, I look at tomorrow's forecast for Houston, and
it's supposed to be in the mid 70'sF (28C).

I was on a Teams 1:1 call with my boss in Boston and we shared photos
with our webcams - he of his snow-covered porch, me, a sunny view of
the ocean from my back deck. I'm an evil bastard.




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Thus spake Blue:

They indeed had snow in the panhandle earlier in the week. As someone mentioned, there is the elevation difference but there is also the difference in latitude and the difference in what influences the weather. Houston is close enough to the Gulf of Mexico that the warm waters out there keep it a little warmer. I am not 100% certain but I suspect the panhandle's weather is influenced more by what comes out of the Rockies, especially this time of year.

i would think so.

My subject was kind of reflecting on a question people asked me a lot in the past, especially Europeans. I don't think people quite realize how big the state is.

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Thus spake poindexter:

Charles Pierson wrote to All <=-

shoveling. Meanwhile, I look at tomorrow's forecast for Houston, and
it's supposed to be in the mid 70'sF (28C).

I was on a Teams 1:1 call with my boss in Boston and we shared photos
with our webcams - he of his snow-covered porch, me, a sunny view of
the ocean from my back deck. I'm an evil bastard.

I used to do the same kind of thing with a friend in Dearborn, Michigan.


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So, I'm reading some family members posts on that evil Facebook place and anuncle of mine, who lives in the Texas Panhandle, shares some photos of hisdriveway and walkway covered in snow. Enough that he see to be recruiting hisgrandchildren to come over to do some shoveling. Meanwhile, I look attomorrow's forecast for Houston, and it's suppose to be in the mid 70'sF(28C).

Not speaking about todays weather, but Texas' weather can be vastly differentjust like you've described.

Snow in Texas? Yeesh, didn't they just dodge a hurricane? I suppose the panhandle would be different; however I lived in Oklahoma for my last two years
of high school -- we never saw snow -- just ice storms. We weren't terribly far from the pan handle. That whole area is crazy with weather.

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Thus spake The:

Not speaking about todays weather, but Texas' weather can be vastly
differentjust like you've described.

Snow in Texas? Yeesh, didn't they just dodge a hurricane? I suppose the panhandle would be different; however I lived in Oklahoma for my last two years of high school -- we never saw snow -- just ice storms. We weren't terribly far from the pan handle. That whole area is crazy with weather.

We have actually been known to get "snow" in Houston. It's generally slush by
the time it hits the ground, or if it sticks, you might need to clean every driveway on your street to get a decent snowman, but it does happen.


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Charles Pierson wrote to Blue White <=-

My subject was kind of reflecting on a question people asked me a lot
in the past, especially Europeans. I don't think people quite realize
how big the state is.

LOL that makes sense. IIRC, the only European country that is bigger than Texas is Russia... well, and Denmark+Greenland. :)


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My subject was kind of reflecting on a question people asked me a lot in the past, especially Europeans. I don't think people quite realize how big the state is.

I guess that makes sense, none of the European countries are terribly large. From the little I see it seems like a long to the next suburb for them, but its just relative and what you're used to comparing things to.

On the other hand, Texas seems to be a match in size for most Australian states, probably Victoria and Tasmania look a little smaller, but crossing Texas would be the equavliant of just driving over to another state for a holiday... long drive but certainly doabl .

Spec


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On 11-02-20 12:18, Spectre wrote to Charles Pierson <=-

On the other hand, Texas seems to be a match in size for most
Australian states, probably Victoria and Tasmania look a little
smaller, but crossing Texas would be the equavliant of just driving
over to another state for a holiday... long drive but certainly doabl .

Western Australia is 3x the size of Texas though. Not everything is bigger in Texas. ;)


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