Well, that's what the city are saying. I kinda think it should be called Code White for all da snow. We are in a Code Red situation and multiple power plants are shut down becuz of the cold. Lots of people around here are without power and it are currently 11 with a "feels like" temp of -2. The wind chill tonight is supposed to get to around -15 or -20.
There have been rolling blackouts, but some people are saying they are not "rolling" the power back on once it goes off. Luckily, we have had power the whole time - Bowie's momma thinks it is becuz we are very close to a fire station and they won't cut the power to fire stations.
We're hoping the power stays on.
It wuz so cold that the pool wuz icing over even though it wuz running. Bowie's momma had to break up the ice.
The mommas are gonna hafta sleep in shifts tonite becuz if the power goes off, they hafta go drain the pool equipment immediately, otherwise it can freeze and pipes can burst. So we're all hopin our power stays on and this awful weather goes away.
And be sure the pipes in your house are safe too. Luckily our house has a couple of drippy faucets anyway (we love to drink out of them.)
ReplyDeleteYeah, we've got one of those too. And have opened up the cabinets.
DeleteI hope you don't lose power.
ReplyDeleteSo far we've been lucky.
DeleteOMC! I sure hope your power stays on. That weather is similar to ours, but we are able to handle it much better than your state. (We expect it here...)
ReplyDeleteSending warm thoughts.
Unfortunately, Texas has sold off a bunch of its energy and didn't have enuf reserved.
DeleteUgh! This sounds like Minnesota weather, not Texas. Brrr! I hope your power stays on.
ReplyDeleteYeah, this is NOT normal for us.
DeleteWe heard (and saw) about your weather on the Mews last night - because it's not normal for Texas, is it?
ReplyDeleteWe, too, are gearing up for a big snowstorm here throughout the whole country (after a lovely, abnormally warm and sunny week) - especially in hilly regions like Jerusalem (where We are) and the Galilee. Mummy hopes it won't block the roads as She has a much-needed appointment with the Hairdresser on Thursday!
It's the coldest it has been in Dallas for over 30 years. Hope your snow isn't too bad.
DeleteSo sorry you all have this awful winter stuff causing so much trouble. Hopefully you won't lose power at all....and you will stay warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Teddy
So far, we've been lucky.
DeleteLiving close to that fire station sure pays off and we hope your power keeps working!
ReplyDeleteWe're hopin it will.
DeleteCuddle up and stay warm kitties! Hope this crazy weather goes away soon!
ReplyDeleteIt's finally supposed to get above freezing on Saturday.
DeleteI am so sorry about all this horrible weather you are having and the sub zero temps and chill factor. I hope and pray your pipes did not burst and you have heat. I have a friend in Florida who awoke to 19 degrees this morning.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Brrrrr.
DeleteYikes!! That sounds awful.
ReplyDeleteIt is cold here, but we are prepared as we live in a cooler climate
that has snow in Winter. We have a furnace and are warm. Hope this weather passes quickly for you and warmer temps come back!!!!
Purrs, Julie
Luckily, we haven't lost power.
DeleteYeah, we got a lot of snow here last night and now it's cold. But that's not too unusual for us here in the north...not like you guys down south. I hope your pool survives! ~Ernie
ReplyDeleteDa mommas has been breaking up da ice every couple hours.
DeleteI hope you don't lose power and your weather soon gets back to normal.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteWe hope that you guys are not too badly affected with the power outages! We are sending you purrayers and stay safe and warm! Have a nice day sweethearts. Your happiness is our happiness!
ReplyDeleteFanks.
DeleteI just remembered that I have cat blogging furriends in TX and had to come check on you. I'm so glad you have power and hope you never lose it.
ReplyDeleteLuckily we never did.
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