Well, Texans. It's official. Thanksgiving is over, so that means winter is almost upon us. Much of the state has already received our first cold front, and while it might not have been anything too extreme, there's an unmistakable shift that goes on when we have to grab a coat from the closet before heading off to work in the morning. While we've been through the season many times before, here are 10 things nobody ever mentions about surviving winter in Texas.
1. You'll need to be prepared with clothes for every season.
A 30 degree morning can turn into a blazing hot afternoon, so be sure to have a parka, boots, a tank top, and shorts readily available.
2. People freak out at the slightest sign of frost or ice.
So be extra careful on the roads, because somehow the rules of driving seem to disappear after five minutes of sleet.
3. We'll do anything to get us into the spirit of the season.
...even if that means making snowmen out of straw. Welcome to Texas, y'all.
4. You'll still need to stock up on sunscreen.
You might be watching Christmas movies and baking cookies, but if you want to go outside for any extended period of time, you'll need to take precautions.
5. If it does happen to actually snow, nobody has a clue what to do.
It might be a good idea to read up on how to put on snow chains and shovel your driveway just in case.
6. You might be late for work if you wake up to this lovely sight.
Here in Texas, we don't account for an extra 20 minutes in the morning to melt the ice on our windshields.
7. A jacket probably won't be necessary when you go pick out your Christmas tree.
And if you're going somewhere that requires you to cut it out yourself...well, I hope you're ready to sweat buckets in the middle of December.
8. The weathermen will hype up a tiny bit of sleet way more than is necessary.
This isn't the Ice Age, it's been coming down for five minutes. Chill out.
9. You'll get sick a lot.
All the weather changes are hard on our immune systems. You'll be sniffling and sneezing all season long.
10. Tanning is still 100% acceptable.
It may not be cold, but at least you'll never have to be pale as a ghost!
Can you relate to any of these? What else does nobody tell you about surviving a Texas winter?
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