Winter Storm - 18 States declare state of emergency as of 1/24/26

MACKTEXAS said:
It's 21°F at 10 AM my time and that's about as "warm" as we will see today - going to 14°F tonight, then hopefully it will go above freezing tomorrow afternoon sometime. It helps psychologically that it's a clear, sunny day, but the sun will produce no warming today. Schools are closed and no one is outside. I'm simmering a pot of pinto beans to have later with a chicken breast, tomatoes and brocolli that's cooking in the crock pot.
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We've already seen significant ice melting in Dallas. Did you know that ice can melt under the sun even when the temps are below freezing?

Key Reasons Ice Melts Below Freezing:
  • Direct Solar Radiation: Sunlight passes through the air and directly warms dark surfaces like asphalt, roads, and rooftops, melting the ice from the bottom up.
  • Sublimation: Strong sunlight can skip the melting phase entirely, causing solid ice to turn directly into water vapor.
  • Surface Absorption: While snow reflects90% of solar energy, the 10% it absorbs can still raise its temperature to the melting point.
 

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Imogene said:
I guess Sunday beats the “poke in the eye with a sharp icicle “.

Are you good until then without having to get to the store or propane dealer?
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Roads are passable as of today and the nearest Walmart has power. Topped off the propane tank several weeks ago and deliveries are starting back tomorrow. It's supposed to be 46 and sunny tomorrow so I'll string a clothesline and do some laundry. Feeling very blessed!
 

seadoug said:
We've already seen significant ice melting in Dallas. Did you know that ice can melt under the sun even when the temps are below freezing?

Key Reasons Ice Melts Below Freezing:
  • Direct Solar Radiation: Sunlight passes through the air and directly warms dark surfaces like asphalt, roads, and rooftops, melting the ice from the bottom up.
  • Sublimation: Strong sunlight can skip the melting phase entirely, causing solid ice to turn directly into water vapor.
  • Surface Absorption: While snow reflects90% of solar energy, the 10% it absorbs can still raise its temperature to the melting point.
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The news was talking about that last night. Late in the afternoon, I noticed some drips off the eaves of the house. Overnight it refroze and streets are probably quite slick this morning (8 AM as I write). Might get to 40 degrees today - I won't be going out.
 
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seadoug said:
We've already seen significant ice melting in Dallas. Did you know that ice can melt under the sun even when the temps are below freezing?

Key Reasons Ice Melts Below Freezing:
  • Direct Solar Radiation: Sunlight passes through the air and directly warms dark surfaces like asphalt, roads, and rooftops, melting the ice from the bottom up.
  • Sublimation: Strong sunlight can skip the melting phase entirely, causing solid ice to turn directly into water vapor.
  • Surface Absorption: While snow reflects90% of solar energy, the 10% it absorbs can still raise its temperature to the melting point.
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I don’t see anything in the photos you added
Seadoug
 
Good morning all...snow has stopped here, was still snowing lightly last nite for a while. It's a gray day, no clouds just gray and cold with no wind. Glad no one is reporting accidents or injuries. Stay well.
 

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