OH, give me a break, Grams!
I was stationed at the Air Force Base in San Angelo, TX, during the winter of ‘81 - ‘82. The temperature dropped to 12 degrees Farenheit. My poor little 240Z never warmed up when I drove it.
One thing I personally verified - Texas bubbas can’t drive on either snow or ice.
But then, neither can most drivers in New York City...
Just an observation from experience...
Texas bubbas can’t drive on either snow or ice.”
I didn’t head to Texas until 1985 but I remember the first time they had ice on the interstates in Houston. People would drive 70 mph until they got to the overpass, slam on their brakes, proceed at about 10 mph until they were clear of the overpass then hit the gas. What a hoot. I learned quickly to stay at home whenever we had black ice or even just one inch of snow. Was in Fort Worth in the early 80’s. They had a lot of ice and snow. But they had no snow plows or any way to treat the highways so we walked everywhere. Had to go get our own towels and fix our own food at the hotel because no one could get to work.
I knew someone would make fun of me about the 50 degree weather. Old folks have thin blood so 50 is way too cold. Don’t pick on us. I actually saw people in the city last night with hats, gloves and down filled coats on. All these new Yankees are loving it.
Parts of northern and west Texas can get pretty dicey in the winter.