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Greg Evans
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It's snowing in Texas and you don't need us to tell you that it isn't ok.
With Australia currently battling one of the worst wildfires in recent memory, the discussion around the climate crisis is becoming more and more needed by the day.
To emphasise just how serious this matter is, look no further than the great US state of Texas, which has an average temperature in January of 52°F (11.1°C).
However, right now, in North Texas, it is currently experiencing snowfall of two to three inches in some areas. That's right it's snowing in Texas.
Yes, actual snow! Snow falls in parts of North Texas amid Winter Weather Advisory: https://t.co/NASYKOkH6D https://t.co/uH7RfJE3mE— CBSDFW (@CBSDFW) 1578756156
There are wildfires in Australia, snow in Texas, floods from heavy rain in Dubai. While we're worried about WWIII,… https://t.co/G1cFQFhaAJ— Jessica G. Obeid (@Jessica G. Obeid) 1578775127
This is the first time that any measurable snow has fallen in this area of Texas since January 2017 which has caused officials to issue a 'Winter Weather Advisory' in four different counties.
Numerous crashes and icy roads were also reported across multiple highways in the area.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple crashes reported in #Denton where snow has accumulated on 35E & 35W. Side streets also impa… https://t.co/c5qrQuo3XZ— Madison Sawyer (@Madison Sawyer) 1578752403
If that's wasn't enough a tornado warning was also issued in Texas on Friday afternoon.
ONLY IN TEXAS: 70 degrees on Friday morning. Tornado warning Friday night. Snow Saturday! #dfwwx @CBSDFW https://t.co/gr2Tt3bz2Z— Jennifer Lindgren (@Jennifer Lindgren) 1578755705
Tornado warnings by night Snow in the morning North Texas... https://t.co/zyfXa7QWbl— Caroline Wright (@Caroline Wright) 1578757162
Last night I drove through a whole ass storm with tornadoes and what not. This morning is woke up to snow, wtf Texas.— Gino Medina (@Gino Medina) 1578756027
Meanwhile, in more traditionally colder states like New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Massachusetts experienced something akin to a mini-heatwave as temperatures soared to 60 degrees in some parts.
This in context with what was going on in Texas has led many to believe that this is far from a normal weather pattern.
Snowing in Texas? Meanwhile... https://t.co/rUUDpcTNCj— Thighland Resident (@Thighland Resident) 1578763631
Its snowing in Texas and 60 degrees in Ohio. In January. What's wrong with this picture? https://t.co/NHNk2CU4lK— Alicia Anne Creger Wants To Hibernate (@Alicia Anne Creger Wants To Hibernate) 1578752577
It’s snowing in Texas but 60 degrees in New York. Get right with the lord y’all. It’s coming.— Jelly The Friendly Ghost (@Jelly The Friendly Ghost) 1578755993
January 11th: snowing in Texas and almost 60° in New Jersey https://t.co/Ug7iaOFvre— 💉Josh Rubin, MD 🩺 (@💉Josh Rubin, MD 🩺) 1578753468
It’s snowing in North Texas and it’s 65 degrees in January in NYC Me: https://t.co/JsMG7HtytR— braggasnorus♧ (@braggasnorus♧) 1578763808
HT Mashable
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