We had a light covering of snow last night, too. They were predicting 3", that was probably fairly accurate. I've lived in South Texas (Raven, I'm about 300 mi S-SW of you, I think.) since 1962, this is the second time in all those years that I've seen snow. The first was 2004, 14 years ago, on Christmas Eve.

I grew up in 'snow country', Great Lakes area, so I've really enjoyed this snow and all the reactions to it and pictures of it. Thank you for sharing them!

Rusty

I still can't believe it snowed!! When are we getting more?!?!? :D If it's going to be another 32 years I'm going to be so bummed :(

We moved here in 2009 and I do remember that year we had a pretty good snow and freeze. They said on the news that was the last big one we had here. In fact thatyear several houses had pipes freeze up and we had our outside water line to the house freeze but luckily did not break. Hubby had to put a heat lamp out there on it. We were worried last night because we have no heat working in the house so no way to keep the water lines warm. Same for the motor home. It did not get cold enough for long enough to freeze thank goodness.

Exactly

Raven, Mia is one lucky dog staying toasty in her heated bed while watching the snow fall. A cozy spot is even more delicious if there is a cold, wintery scene just outside.

Lucky you! I'm still waiting. :)

Holy smoke of all the luck. Our propane tank on Freedom went to empty today! We usually use the heat pump for heat instead of the propane furnace but a couple of days ago the heat pump in the living room froze up. Just like how an air conditioner can freeze up a heat pump can too. It was making a huge noise. Turns out it was because it was full of ice. So we started using the furnace for the living room and the heat pump in the bedroom. Till this afternoon when I realized I was freezing and the heater was not coming on.

In a motorhome the propane tank is built in so you can't just run out and get another one. I prayed the heat pump would work and turned it on. So far it is. But we need propane. I have found that a valve can be purchased and added to the installed tank which will allow us to attach the small portable tanks to the motorhome. So now I have to find one! So glad I just got a big heating pad! It is just one thing after the other.

Raven, we have a motorhome and husband got that valve from amazon. Its called "extend a stay". Can you wait two days for it to be delivered?

For Ravencajun, fingers crossed that your heat holds out through the night and that you can get a propane truck out to fill you up tomorrow.

Raven, I sure hope you stay warm!!

We will drive to camping world tomorrow and hopefully get the valve there. So far the heat pump has been working! We will also pick up an extra electric heater at Walmart. We had one in the other rv but of course it it drowned. At least the bedroom heat pump has been fine.

Raven, as long as you have electric, use electric heaters. It will save on your propane usage, which in weather like you are having, will quickly run out. I promise you will be able to stay warm with 2-3 of them, though you may need to wear a sweater or cardigan. You won't need them long. We had flurries yesterday, but it didn't amount to anything, but the wind has been blowing, and wind chill is in the teens. We are to get the snow tomorrow and Sunday, but probably won't get more than an inch this time. I put my silk thermals on this morning!

A heat pump IS an air conditioner with essentially the same components and technology but just running in the reverse direction. Instead of giving off coolness inside and discharging heat outside, it does the opposite.

A heat pump installed in a home functions as both an AC and a heater (depending on the season) with a reversing valve.

Heatpumps use about 75% less electricity than electric resistance heating (glow red types) to produce the same amount of heat.

Tami we much prefer to use the electric over the propane. I don't like the heat it produces it's so drying. Our other rv did not have the heat pump option which is why we had the portable electric heaters. The heat pump has a defrost cycle and it appears to be working properly now. I don't know what happened to it when it was making all the noise. I am very impressed with the quality of insulation this motorhome has. It is just like being in the house. Our other rv was drafty at times this one is not at all. But Monoco makes a great quality product.

I am glad you are loving your snow but I am very content not to have any here. It is pretty, but the thought of the ice that seems to always be under it scares me...a huge fear of falling.

The snow is all gone in my area now:(

Phoggie, I understand. I lived in the north when I was young and have had my share of falls on ice. Even more terrifying to me, some years ago I was driving home late at night from a nursing job I had for a while in Houston and some roads had iced.

I was driving very carefully but still slid past the red light into the intersection. Fortunately no people or cars were nearby, but it shook me up.

Raven, I'm glad your heat pump is working properly now. We had electric heat in our first house, and we hated it. We were always cold, and it was expensive.

We bought a new lasco electric heater today so if we have problems we have a backup. I will have to order the extend a stay we could not find it locally. But temperatures are coming up so that's good.

I did not step foot outside I would have probably broke something lol.

I just wanted to show you my grandsons melting snow fort. Calgary broke a 100 year record today. It was +15C. This photo was taken last week. It’s half the height today

I love to see snow. My yard was covered in frost this morning, here in Fla!

Wow that lasco electric ceramic heater really puts out some heat! It heats up the entire motorhome in a very short time. It is a different model than we had previously but very similar. Has a nice little remote so I can use it from the bedroom. We put it right at the entrance to the hallway on oscillate and it does a great job of heating everywhere. It is supplementing the heat pumps so they don't have to run as much. I would definitely recommend it if you are in need of a good heater for a good price. It was $45. There was a smaller one for $20 something. Bought at the local Walmart.

Thanks for telling us about the heater. Going to get one.

This is the one we got

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LSKO-CER-TOWER-HTR/39577036

Thanks for the link ravencajun. I want a small heater for the bathroom and that one looks perfect.

Oh wow. Such pretty pictures. I imagine the snow is all gone by now.

Oh yeah it only lasted hours. Not a normal occurrence here but it was pretty then poof gone.

Raven, thanks for sending it up here to us. NOT! LOL!

Oh you know you wanted it! Lol

Everyone here has tons of pictures on their phones. It's so funny to see grown adults so excited about snow.

We didn't get the snow here but it was fun to see the San Antonians and Houstonians so excited!

Lucky ducks! I want some winter too. At least please hot air stop blowing and give us a little humidity in so CA.

Extended forecast of another possible snow December 23rd in Houston. I hope Santa doesn't get lost.

Raven, no, I really didn't want it! The farmers need it, though. It puts nitrogen in the ground naturally. I really wish I could send lots of moisture to CA to put the fires out. That snow forecast for the 23rd, better go east of you! We really want nice weather when we get that far.

Extended forecast of another possible snow December 23rd in Houston

As long as it is not on Christmas, I do not want to drive in the snow

It must be cold. I just saw an advertisement for fur coats.

Possible chance of snow in San Antonio on the 23!!!! :D

We were supposed to get some snow yesterday, but it didn't happen. The snow fort has melted to the ground... ;( But I've read on a few FB groups that are about Calgary, that it did snow in the SW part of the city which is also closest to the mountains. But the sun is shining here on the far east side, the birds are singing and no sign of snow to come.

Adell, I'll never forget visiting my sister in Dallas many years ago. She took me to one of the nicer malls where we saw quite a few ladies in fur coats.

Well we just got home and I wouldn't be at all surprised if we had a little spitting of snow or sleet tonight. It looked like snow clouds and very light fine moisture was falling.

Snow or sleet would be fine. It's preferable to tornadoes. I saw this earlier Tornadoes possible Tonight.

Oh, sheesh...in December?! Glad I took a break from cookie icing and scrolled through here. I checked the weather reports this morning and didn't even think to check again this evening. TY, adella. (Stay bundled, raven!)

Now they're saying it may not snow after all *eye roll*

Rumor has it we "could" see some white stuff this weekend. Here's hoping....

Fingers crossed for ya, beth!

!!!!! :)

Chance for more light showers tomorrow.

Rain is changing over to snow now.

It's stopped here, got a couple inches. Very wet so it's on everything. Winter wonderland. :)

Couple more inches possible tomorrow.

Here in Houston we have a little cold front moving through and it's chilly. I actually had to wear a coat today. Yesterday the air conditioner was on.

Well, it's definitely going to be a white Christmas here! It's been snowing since about 12:30. With what we got yesterday, we have at least 5" on the ground. Hope it quits before noon tomorrow, or even earlier! Merry Christmas, everyone!

We already have snow on the ground here. It might still snow tomorrow, Christmas Day too. We're enjoying our fire and our lit Christmas tree inside where it's warm. I hope everyone is staying warm and comfy.