Born and raised in Canada, I know a thing or two about wicked winters. Watching southern states experience those same conditions, I feel bad! After all, their homes aren't built like homes up here, meaning they're getting some wicked side effects thanks to these storms.
Let's check a few of them out in this list of pics that show how insanely cold it got in Texas.
The bathroom, the one place that should be untouched by the harsh realities of the outside world. But even here, there is no escape.
They shouldn't have to do all this, but the heat-retention ingenuity here is pretty great. Hopefully, they got power back not long after!
See that sliver of red underneath the canopy? That's a pickup truck, almost entirely covered in snow. That'll be a pain to brush off.
I like that the boogie board is still out. Not having skates doesn't mean you can't have fun on some ice!
When even the ol' reliable trick starts failing, that's how you know it's bad.
It may be time to invest in a jackhammer in order to chip all of that away.
Skiing down the streets does sound pretty fun but for everyone who doesn't have skis, it's probably a nightmare.
As this Twitter user wrote, "It is 43 degrees inside my apartment and it’s looking like I might not have power until tomorrow. I’m losing about a degree every hour or two inside. Luckily I have an all-season tent that (kinda) fits in my living room where I plan to sleep [...]."
Desperate times call for strange, desperate measures. Whatever it takes!
Or just the highway. Given the conditions, I don't blame these guys for hiking it on foot, that's probably safer than being in a car right now.
I hadn't even considered the potential ecological threat this kind of weather posed to local animals. Luckily there are lots of conservationists doing what they can to help.
I think this picture just about sums up the whole situation!
No liquid amenity is safe from this chill. The amount of plumbers and maintenance workers called to fix pipes after this is all done will be at record highs.
If your husky is happily enjoying the weather, that's how you know it's real, real cold.
Thank goodness the owners flew even further south for the season. By the time they come back, this should all be melted.
Even when they try to take standard safety precautions, it's been going all wrong.
Remember a few photos back when I said 'no liquid amenity is safe?' Yeah, I really meant it. Anyone up for an olive oil popsicle?
At least you likely weren't going to be using that fan anyway? Still a scary sight, though.
There are some people trying to make the best of it, finding the fun. Good for them, too! Some levity in the cold.
When all the snow and ice starts melting off peoples' cars, hopefully, that will be enough of a wash.
