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40 Pics Showing How Texas Is Dealing With The Coldest Weather In Over 30 Years
The last time Texas was this cold was in 1989. With temperatures falling to below -10C (14F), the state's power grid failed, as it could not cope with the demand for electricity. Rotating power outages have been put in place by the grid operator to reduce the demand, leaving millions of people without electricity.
At least 23 people died in the storm or its aftermath.
Millions of people remained without power on Tuesday and were planning for another cold, dark night in the wake of the deadly storm that swept across the southern and central parts of the United States this week. In many of these places, such devastating conditions arrive just once in a generation.
By late afternoon Tuesday, the storm was making its way into eastern Canada, but the damage left behind was severe. Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos to help you to understand how it has affected the area.
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Texas Game Wardens Rescued 141 Sea Turtles
Texas Game Wardens assigned to Cameron county rescued 141 sea turtles from the frigid waters of the Brownsville Ship Channel and surrounding bays. The sea turtles were transported via the PV Murchison, operated by Sgt. Game Warden Duke and B/M Bowers-Vest.
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My Parents Let The Dog Go Outside After The Storm. These Are The Resulting Footprints
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My Friend In Texas Swore He’d Never Fly In A Chopper After Iraq. Today He Broke That Promise To Care For Patients. At His Own Expense He Got To The Er The Only Way He Could
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Probably The Best Picture I Have Ever Taken Of Mops. She Enjoyed The Texas Snow Today!
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My Mother In Texas Made Some Incredible Octopus Art Out Of The Snow To Bring Some Light Into The Dark Times
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Plowing Snow With A Cardboard TV Box
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RoseTheMad 5 years ago
Well, a husky is a dog thats built for cold and snowy weather. He probably really suffers during a texas summer. He's not built for the heat the same way a Texan native isn't built for the snow and cold.
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At Least One Guy Is Enjoying The Texas Blackouts
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MandaPanda 5 years ago
That's actually a brilliant idea. I'm in Florida where it is currently 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Not freezing anymore, but I have pictures of ice yesterday.
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24 Hours Without Power Here In Texas But This Is The First Time Either Of Us Have Seen Snow
BananaAnna 5 years ago
I remember the first time in Florida: cold snap came, women in full-length fur coats. We wore our lightweight fall jackets. Thick blood they said we had.
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Guess I’ll Wait Till Next Week
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Left The Faucet Dripping To Keep The Pipes From Freezing. It Didn’t Work Out. Taylor, Texas
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Massive Cold Stun Of Sea Turtles Here In South Padre, 1500 Turtles Rescued So Far...and No Power To Warm Them Up
George-Florin Constantin 5 years ago
Wait, isn't the water in the sea WARMER than the air over land? Why remove the Sea Turtles from the sea?
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birdie asf 5 years ago
my mom and i used to look at the snowflakes that would cluster against the window, because then you can see them better.
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Im Mean.... Its Not Often You Can Say You Went Snowboarding In Texas
Bobert Robertson 5 years ago
When I was in university our street flooded with about 4 inches of water. It was a crescent, so a perfect loop. We did this exact same thing but with a wakeboard
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Don’t Have Power But Got This Photo Of A Guy Skiing Down Congress Yesterday!
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It Finally Snows In Texas And The Only Local Ski Slope Is Being Guarded
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I Saw German Outdoor Freezers And Decided To Share Mine From Texas
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Hello. My Name Is Inigo Montoya. You Killed My Father. Prepare To Die
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2021 Houston Valentine's Day Freeze
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Seeing Snow On Our Cactus Is So Surreal!
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24+ Hours No Power (Some Sparse Moments Of Relief). 40 Degrees Inside But Eating Warm Food Tonight
Hilary Mol 5 years ago
You make do with what you have, and this is good thinking on his part. And now I want a charred hot dog.
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I Kinda Felt Like I Was In 30 Days Of Night. It Was Beautiful Out There But Also Slightly Terrifying
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Props To Our Local Canyon Lake Farmers, Who Are Caring For Animals (And Plants) Through This Weather
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I Was Basically In My Car With My Mom From 8 Am Until Close To 6 Pm Today Just Staying Warm, Finding Food And Getting Gas. Welcome To Houston Aka Ghetto Narnia. I Miss Last Week
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Going To The Restroom In Texas Today. (Real Pic From A House In Dallas)
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Beva The Longhorn Isn’t Phased By This - Just Wanted A Bit Of Love
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It’s Hard To Believe I’m Still In Texas
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M O'Connell 5 years ago
If I were staying there, I would be SO tempted to show off my Wisconsin-ness and take a dip.
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Texas Knew For Years Power Grid Was At Risk But Did Little About It. Unbelievable
BananaAnna 5 years ago
As grandma used to say, "don't scream until you been hit". Texas, you been hit.
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This Winter Storm System Is Testing Us In Many Ways. Pushing Us To Our Limits. Creating Challenges We Didn’t Expect And Requiring Us To Make Tough Decisions
It’s hard to see the beauty in any of this snow through the pits in our stomachs, shivering animals, no running water, and no power for over 100 hours at the farm. We’ve all been doing our best to keep the eggs warm and the animals fed, but this egg got away.
Here’s the inside of a frozen chicken egg.
It’s times like these we look to our northern farmers and old pioneers for guidance and encouragement. We imagine our forefathers over the last 166 years going through similar conditions never having known the comfort of a lightbulb. We take these as lessons but it’s hard when you’re actually going through it.
We will not be on the roads this week and will not be supplying our beloved club members, markets, and chefs any eggs this week. We wish you all safety and comfort during this difficult storm.
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Dinner Prep By Headlamp! This Is Unreal
Corey Brown 5 years ago
there is no climate change, right Ted Cruz!! Maybe California could send you some power. Oh right, you are self sufficient...
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What In The East Coast Nonsense Is This Texas?!?! Who Do I Need To Write About This Snowy Situation I Am Not Pleased! This Is My Backyard And I Have Questions!
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This Is The Line Right Now At H‑e‑b In Austin. If You’re Getting Groceries May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor
BananaAnna 5 years ago
Living in the north, we learn early to keep plenty of dry staples on hand. We also head to the grocery as soon as the weather is predicted to vile. But, not having electricity or water makes all preparations mute. Sending prayers for Texas.
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Update To Our No Power, Freezing House In Texas. Kids Are Warmer!
birdie asf 5 years ago
it's terrible that people in texas have to go through this right now. in the middle of a pandemic. i feel AWFUL for the people who are homeless right now. i hope they can get some help
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Smoked Water In Texas, Gotta Do This Just To Flush The Toilet In This Crazy Weather
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Support Vehicle Spotted In Texas
Saturn Argentavis 5 years ago (edited)
You may have bigger problems than snow if Dinos are out o.o
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Fire And Ice. Texas Skies X Texas Snow
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This Weather Is Snow Joke
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Texas Hill Country Trying To Be Canada!
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Austin Covered In Snow
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Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
Thermal pane glass would be a good investment... keeps the heat in when it's cold and out when it's hot.
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Rebecca O’Donnell 5 years ago
Retired letter carrier here, delivered mail in sub freezing temps, getting wet from sleet, freeing rain. The pain is the excruciating. And I am comparing this to a fractured, dislocated back, shattered kneecap and childbirth just for comparison.
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Snowpocalypse In Austin Texas. "No Water. No Electricity. No Snowplows. No De-Icing"
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Snow On The Beach!!!
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Living In Texas During This Snowstorm, Pipe Burst In The Apartment Above Me Flooding My Unit And Destroying It
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Texas Ice Skates
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Nerdy_Tomboy 5 years ago
That “snow-covered” hill is just sad. I mean, I get it, Texas doesn’t get much snow, but still.
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A Texan’s Guide To Surviving A Once In A Lifetime Snow Storm In The South
1) Order sleds and snow gear for your kids as soon as you hear there is even a slight possibility for snow (Amazon basically laughed at me when I tried to order the night before our storm)
2) When “they” say drip your faucets and open your cabinet doors...listen to “them”! 3) Shovel out an area in the snow for your dog to do their business (check out Jessie in my stories today! Poor baby!).
4) 3-4 pairs of pants are best when going outside, though you won’t be able to lean over or breathe. And special note: Allow at least 1 full hour to get on all winter gear on before leaving the house.
5) Be prepared for rolling blackouts and kids who don’t know what to do without phones or internet!
6) Assume school will be canceled as long as there is any snow on the ground...people be crazy driving on icy Texas roads!
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It Went Past The Boot Later. 10 Inches Of Snow
Ratatouille 5 years ago (edited)
why it be lookin like a piece of moist cake tho, where that boot imprinted on the left/ ?
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Arthur Waite 5 years ago
You put some of the snow right in to the water tank of the toilet - then you pee onto it, to speed up melting. And maybe sprinkle salt if that's too slow. The tank water will flush the other part of the toilet, if the drain's not frozen.
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1996 Ford Bronco Sees Snow In Central Texas For The First Time!
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Not Ok With Today In So Many Ways. This, For Starters
Seedy Vine 5 years ago
This is why we drain pools and fountains before winter in the Midwest. Freezing water expands and cracks it surroundings. This is gonna be an expensive fix!
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Ratatouille 5 years ago
mother nature be like: ok i sent a pandemic to wake you guys up and make you stop being stupid, and now you do this. Now i have to send snow to Texas. Texans: O-O
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Current View Of Texas Motor Speedway Where It Is A Balmy 0° F
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Hope It’s Not How We End Up This Season With Snowboarding But Better Than Nothing
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[iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas] In The Snow!
![[iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas] In The Snow!](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/602cc9ee33219_3vncuk2r6xh61__700.jpg "[iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas] In The Snow!")
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 5 years ago
They are still denying it. Check out what Texas Gov. has to say about this.
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Anna Banana 5 years ago
This reminds me of that heatwave Europe had a couple of years ago. We were quite whiny about it because we have no infrastructure to deal with these temperatures, and I distinctly remember Texans mocking us for that. Well, here we are :) I, and my appartment, will take our -20 over your +40 any day (Celcius)
RoseTheMad 5 years ago
I hate myself for having a chuckle at this. But in all seriousness I hope the people of texas stay safe. At least during our heatwaves in Europe/UK we had power and running water, even if heatstroke was awful and I remember being so ill with the heat and how torturous it was. I do prefer the cold, but I don't think I'd want to be without power and have water and ice flooding into my home.
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kjorn 5 years ago
This is just another tuesday for us up north :-) i don't understand people who laugh about people of texas who are not prepared for that... of course they are not prepare for that it's a one time in life kind of situation
Logic and Reason 5 years ago
Part of their issue is because they wanted to be independent and thus aren’t on the federal power grid. They brought this on themselves.
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 5 years ago
They are still denying it. Check out what Texas Gov. has to say about this.
Load More Replies... Anna Banana 5 years ago
This reminds me of that heatwave Europe had a couple of years ago. We were quite whiny about it because we have no infrastructure to deal with these temperatures, and I distinctly remember Texans mocking us for that. Well, here we are :) I, and my appartment, will take our -20 over your +40 any day (Celcius)
RoseTheMad 5 years ago
I hate myself for having a chuckle at this. But in all seriousness I hope the people of texas stay safe. At least during our heatwaves in Europe/UK we had power and running water, even if heatstroke was awful and I remember being so ill with the heat and how torturous it was. I do prefer the cold, but I don't think I'd want to be without power and have water and ice flooding into my home.
Load More Replies... kjorn 5 years ago
This is just another tuesday for us up north :-) i don't understand people who laugh about people of texas who are not prepared for that... of course they are not prepare for that it's a one time in life kind of situation
Logic and Reason 5 years ago
Part of their issue is because they wanted to be independent and thus aren’t on the federal power grid. They brought this on themselves.
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