It is so cold in Houston that I had to put salt on the back steps.

[Demtexan]

I bought extra salt at the store.

The yard is looking white now.

Going down to the teens I think.

[Sanity Claws]

1. You're so hungry that you are eating the back steps?

Oops. Now I understand. Nevermind.

[Demtexan]

2. I to go out to feed the stray cats.

The steps were not safe.

The salt is working.

[CurtEastPoint]

4. Good on you for looking out for our feral brothers and sisters.

[ffr]

3. This is the coldest week of Winter, so that makes sense, only...

For the coldest point of Winter, it's 15 - 25 degrees above normal out on the west coast, both day, but especially night. The heat in the atmosphere is just not getting out into space. Dry as a bone again too. So much so, I'm thinking of turning my sprinklers on so my shrubs don't dry up and die.

[lastlib]

5. So cold here in KC,,,,,

I saw a republikan with its hands in its OWN pockets!

[Demtexan]

6. Good one

[snooper2]

7. say goodbye to any grass near that area come Spring

[Demtexan]

8. The grass will come back.

It will be brown for awhile.

We have some hardy grass.
The yard is white with sleet.

[KatyMan]

22. Not much can kill that

St Augustine grass, can it?

Cold and sleety here in Katy...stay warm Demtexan!

[Demtexan]

26. Our grass is tough.

Nothing stops it.

[duforsure]

9. Staying inside

Everyone home from no work because of all the ice and cold. Made a big pot of Chicken and Dumplings for the family. That sure hit the spot.

[Demtexan]

11. I was thinking of making chicken stew.

I stayed home to.

Not safe to drive.

Sleet day.

[TheCowsCameHome]

10. I wish it was warm enough here for salt to do any good.

[Demtexan]

13. It was weird to salt steps.

I salted my neighbors back steps also.

In a few days it will be 70.

Weird Texas weather.

[hamsterjill]

12. Ive got icicles!!!

I’m in San Antonio. I have a cat enclosure in my backyard with mesh on the top. Icicles are hanging down. I can’t get out there to take pix unfortunately.

Stay warm and thanks for helping Houston’s ferals!!!

[Demtexan]

14. I made some cat shelters for them.

The cats were sleeping tucked in the hay and some old throws I had .

Normally they run but not today.

I gave them extra food.

[B2G]

20. Aw, bless you.

[Demtexan]

25. The cats seem to know where to come.

Two of the strays are related I think.

They are always together.

I get attached to my strays.

[Gothmog]

15. Houston is shut down

I am staying in today

[Demtexan]

16. A lot of black ice.

No need to go anyplace.

[Greybnk48]

17. We've had brutal cold here this winter near Green Bay, WI

but we're equipped for the cold and ready for it, as are our pets and cars. I really feel for you guys in the South as this is an anomaly for you. Stay safe and warm and take care of your pets. Don't leave them outside!

[Demtexan]

21. My pets are crashed out on their beds.

The dogs did not stay outside very long.

They were quick.

[Luz]

27. I live in an older home in San Antonio, my house was

built to stay cool in summer. Lots of windows in every room. Its a struggle to keep 60° today.

[Demtexan]

29. Same here.

My Houston house is an old house to.

We have Dearborn gas heaters doing their best.

I have thermal curtains for the windows on the south and west side.

The house is about 65 or so.

Not bad.

I have tall ceilings.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

18. Margarita lovers weep at that waste of salt.

You could have had a few margaritas, gone to sleep, and when you wake, the snow will be melted.

Houston ain't Duluth.

[Demtexan]

19. Cold enough for us.

We have long hot summers.

Over 100 most days and really humid.

I wish we had temps somewhere in the middle.

[KatyMan]

23. And it was such a nice weekend

Was wearing shorts yesterday

[eleny]

24. With your usual humidity this ice is treacherous

Take care!

[MontanaMama]

28. I just got off the phone with a customer

who lives in Helotes, TX who said she didn't have snow in the yard but there was ice everywhere. She's a former Fedex driver from Alaska so she wasn't losing sleep over the roads, however, she said all their roads, schools, federal and state offices are closed...even some restaurants and stores have shut their doors. It's all in what you're used to. Snow and ice is part of our world up here in MT but give us a few weeks of 95+ degrees and we have a tough time with that! Stay warm Demtexan!