Tag Archives: snow

This time the power stayed on

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

The weather cooperated by not being as bad as it could have been. Most Houston-area residents woke up to two delights Tuesday morning: an unusually thick blanket of snow, and the power thankfully still on. It was a sharp contrast … Continue reading →

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Snow Day 2025

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

That sure was something. Houston woke up to a winter wonderland Tuesday as a fresh blanket of snow fell across the region. The winter storm that also brought sleet should taper off through Tuesday afternoon. How does this snow — … Continue reading →

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HISD cancels classes

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox. Dear Houston ISD Families, The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Based on the most up-to-date weather information available to the District at this time and to provide families with adequate time to plan … Continue reading →

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Driverless snowplows

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

I realize this is unlikely to be of much interest in our part of the world, but as a devoted purveyor of autonomous vehicle news I felt compelled to share this with you. Jordan Smith was in Las Vegas looking … Continue reading →

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Runoff EV report, Day 5

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Today’s inclement weather may not have closed the polls down, but they did reduce the number of voters by a considerable amount. Only 3287 hardy souls made it out to an EV location, some of which saw fewer than 20 … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Tell me what that white stuff falling from the sky is called again?

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

That would be “snow”. Which we don’t get much of here in Houston. But we’re getting it today, and it’s even starting to accumulate. So here are ten songs about snow and/or winter. 1. Snow Day – Trout Fishing in … Continue reading →

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