As winter gets more effective southern states like Texas are getting ready for a deep freeze that has never been seen before.
As far south as Texas, this upcoming cold blast is expected to bring single-digit temperatures. Heavy snowfall is expected in the western US, and wintry precipitation will fall in the mid-south until Sunday.
In these very cold conditions, the country is on high watch to make sure the safety of babies, the elderly, people who work outside, and people who don’t have a place to live.
The government is stressing how important it is to take extra safety measures to protect these areas during the bad weather.
Gov. of Texas’s Warning
Governor Greg Abbott spoke to the people of Texas on Friday and told them to get ready for a long time of very cold weather.
The governor said that this deep freeze probably won’t be as bad as the one three years ago, but he did say that it was likely to be the coldest air Texas has seen this winter.
PotentialĀ Risks
Residents should brace themselves for several days of subfreezing conditions, which might result in frozen pipes and fallen tree branches on power lines.
Governor Abbott emphasized the necessity of being prepared for weather-related difficulties, citing the possible pressure on the state’s electricity infrastructure.
Critical Days Ahead
From Saturday to Wednesday, the whole state is expected to experience subzero temperatures.
The power grid is projected to be most stressed on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings due to decreasing wind speeds around daybreak and increased electrical consumption as people start their days and seek warmth.
Safety Rules
Officials in charge of emergencies are telling people not to drive on icy roads and telling them to stay inside to avoid dangerous conditions.
Freezing rain or snow could leave behind ice patches that you can’t see on the road, and the weight of the ice on tree limbs could damage power lines.
Authorities stress how important it is to quickly report localized power outages to the power companies responsible.
A lot of Texas is getting ready for very cold weather, but Dallas, Sherman, Denison, and Texarkana may see a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain in Northeast Texas. The rain or snow that does fall in these areas is predicted to be pretty light, though.
Along with getting ready for winter, people in the Lone Star State are told to put safety first and keep up with the latest weather conditions.