Texas Winter 2022-2023

[Gotwood]

At this point, I'd be just fine if global models were on to something and temps were a bit more moderate than expected a few days ago. As a homeowner, I don't want Feb 2021 repeat anytime soon (or ever).

At least it won't be 80 on Christmas this year.

Yeah without snow it’s kinda pointless.

[weatherdude1108]

At this point, I'd be just fine if global models were on to something and temps were a bit more moderate than expected a few days ago. As a homeowner, I don't want Feb 2021 repeat anytime soon (or ever).

At least it won't be 80 on Christmas this year.

Yeah without snow it’s kinda pointless.

Yeah, being a homeowner changed my perspective on freezes/storms of Feb. 2021 magnitude/duration. I don't care to repeat that any time soon/ever either.

[Brent]

At this point, I'd be just fine if global models were on to something and temps were a bit more moderate than expected a few days ago. As a homeowner, I don't want Feb 2021 repeat anytime soon (or ever).

At least it won't be 80 on Christmas this year.

Yeah without snow it’s kinda pointless.

Yeah, being a homeowner changed my perspective on freezes/storms of Feb. 2021 magnitude/duration. I don't care to repeat that any time soon/ever either.

I mean I don't even own but like I'm not even excited about the cold really now especially since the snow looks to be minimal up here barring a surprise. There's nothing fun about -20 wind chills to me

[Iceresistance]

I don't think that my area is going to be at 42°F unless the clouds fall apart.

[Edwards Limestone]

Could almost hear a pin drop in here today. Kinda sad compared to the hype a week ago.

[Ntxw]

Could almost hear a pin drop in here today. Kinda sad compared to a week ago.

Well we got what we wanted a cold run up to Christmas. Was hopeful it would come with some snow chances but that's turning out not the case. Day after tomorrow once there's a big front to track and big HP there will be more to post about. Will enjoy the fireplace!

[wxman57]

Looks like a brief very cold (and dry) period with a big warm-up next week and beyond. Lots of above normal temps. If anything, models are a little less cold for Houston now. More models indicating a high above freezing Friday. No big snow storm along I-10 as Joe B was hinting at.

[Ntxw]

[gpsnowman]

Could almost hear a pin drop in here today. Kinda sad compared to a week ago.

Well we got what we wanted a cold run up to Christmas. Was hopeful it would come with some snow chances but that's turning out not the case. Day after tomorrow once there's a big front to track and big HP there will be more to post about. Will enjoy the fireplace!

Only thing better than cold and snow is cold. Especially at Christmas.

[Iceresistance]

I've been below freezing for at least 2 hours now.

[HockeyTx82]

https://youtu.be/S58xllXV81I

First time I've seem him, thoughts?

[Iceresistance]

[youtube]https://youtu.be/S58xllXV81I[/youtube]

First time I've seem him, thoughts?

Ryan Hall Y'all liked to overhype things, he does admit that snow makes him go crazy.

His forecasts is usually on the bullish side, but is incredible when he Livestreams.

[Edwards Limestone]

Looks like a brief very cold (and dry) period with a big warm-up next week and beyond. Lots of above normal temps. If anything, models are a little less cold for Houston now. More models indicating a high above freezing Friday. No big snow storm along I-10 as Joe B was hinting at.

Kudos to you- absolutely nailed this over a week ago. I bought into the model/social media hype.

One thing we can all agree on, is that we need more moisture for the latter half of winter and spring. Despite some recent rains, it's still too dry.

[Iceresistance]

My grandmother just got a call from my Great-Grandparents, they don't want us there for the Christmas party right now because of this storm system that is coming.

[rwfromkansas]

My grandmother just got a call from my Great-Grandparents, they don't want us there for the Christmas party right now because of this storm system that is coming.

That seems a bit premature. They have snowplows up there and roads will be clear for the weekend.

But, better safe than sorry.

My brother spun out on a bridge in Kansas City one year right before the holiday. Only a miracle none of them were hurt. It’s scary.

[orangeblood]

PNA ruined any chance of getting significant moisture and lift to coincide with this historic Arctic Front (shunted Northeast). Also, EPO didn't last long enough or drop enough to get any sustained cold either. Bummer, nothing beats winter weather leading up to and around the Holidays!

Oh well, now onto January for Winter Weather hunting!

[WinterMax]

Looks like a brief very cold (and dry) period with a big warm-up next week and beyond. Lots of above normal temps. If anything, models are a little less cold for Houston now. More models indicating a high above freezing Friday. No big snow storm along I-10 as Joe B was hinting at.

Kudos to you- absolutely nailed this over a week ago. I bought into the model/social media hype.

One thing we can all agree on, is that we need more moisture for the latter half of winter and spring. Despite some recent rains, it's still too dry.

Haha, I wouldn’t say he nailed it, he said Houston would be in the 70s and 80s for Christmas, that may have been more wishful thinking than forecasting but wxman57 sort of swung and missed on this 1.

On the other hand, there were several people on this forum who nailed this arctic outbreak long before the 1st hint of it hit the models. Credit to them.

I also believe the model forecasting has gotten much better over the last few years. While it took them a while to pinpoint it, that day, Thursday has been the target day for well over a week. Not too bad.

[orangeblood]

Looks like a brief very cold (and dry) period with a big warm-up next week and beyond. Lots of above normal temps. If anything, models are a little less cold for Houston now. More models indicating a high above freezing Friday. No big snow storm along I-10 as Joe B was hinting at.

Kudos to you- absolutely nailed this over a week ago. I bought into the model/social media hype.

One thing we can all agree on, is that we need more moisture for the latter half of winter and spring. Despite some recent rains, it's still too dry.

Ah, lets give him 1/2 credit ...he got the no storm right but was in deep denial about the cold until just a few days ago. This extreme cold was nailed by many on this forum from 2 weeks plus out, impressive!

[Iceresistance]

My grandmother just got a call from my Great-Grandparents, they don't want us there for the Christmas party right now because of this storm system that is coming.

That seems a bit premature. They have snowplows up there and roads will be clear for the weekend.

But, better safe than sorry.

My brother spun out on a bridge in Kansas City one year right before the holiday. Only a miracle none of them were hurt. It’s scary.

They are mostly worried that the snow will refreeze as Ice at night when the snow melts during the day.

[Iceresistance]

It looks like that the PV will stabilize before 2023, this will allow the Arctic Circle and the North Pole to get really cold and recover. This could allow our cold source region to recover, reload, and launch again around Late January and into February.

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