winters in east, central or the panhandle (Houston, Dallas: house, good schools)

[pal264]

Hi
I'm new to this forum. I am wondering about snow in Texas. Where would the line be as far as more than an inch or two or three of snow each winter.

I am trying to talk my husband into moving to Texas. We lived in Oklahoma (Woodward) for 10 years and have been back in Florida for 6. I am ready to get out of Florida now.

We have some friends who have just moved to Slaton. I am thinking about the Lubbock area. I know it would be windy there from living in WW.

I am also thinking about the Mt Pleasant area since we drove through there once on our way to Okla. for a visit, it looked like nice size town.

I'm not really sure where I want to go in Texas. I have been reading hundreds of posts. Getting a lot of good information.
My biggest concern is the snow and having to drive on slushy, icy roads. I don't do that so well. lol
I don't mind the cold and would actually look forward to cooler winters.

I know I don't really want to live in any big city like Dallas or Houston or San Antonio.

Whatever you could tell me would be a great help.

Also, I see there are forums for S.A, Dallas, Houston and El Paso, would I have to read through all of those to find info on the smaller Texas cities?

Thanks

[love roses]

Well, I can tell you that San Antonio and Houston almost never get snow, and if we do it melts pretty fast. There may be a day or two of ice, but that almost causes the cities to shut down, so you don't really need to drive anywhere. If you post questions about smaller towns in those above forums, there will almost always be some people on there who can answer your questions about them. You're not completely limited to just that city

[pal264]

Thanks.
I've been to San Antonio before. I don't think there is anyway I could drive there. Lots of people. I'd like to find a small town, maybe around 20-30,000.

We've got about 15,000 people here off season. But during the season when the snowbirds come it doubles and sometimes triples.
Now it seems like alot of them are deciding to move here permanantly.
Nothing against the older generation, I'm 43 myself, but I'd like to live in a town where the average person is around my age, not 75.

I will keep searching this forum and see what else I can find out.

[JamesAbilene]

Go to Search This Thread to get information on small cities. Enter the city, and you will get all of the posts on it.

[pal264]

Thanks
I just looked up a list of all the tons the dept store I work at is in. I'll do a little searching from that.

[imanativetx]

Hey, I grew up in the Texas Panhandle (lots of wind and ice), lived in Austin area, Houston/Conroe area, Lubbock, traveled all parts of Texas and now live in Canton (East Texas). Let's just say anything above Huntsville, Tx and you will get unpredictable weather. Freezing my buns off here and miss 50's of Houston area, however I DO NOT miss the congestion and traffic. There are many smallish towns all over Texas that provide good schools and a slower pace. Up in the Panhandle (Amarillo area) we called it God's country because only God could love it--Hah! But seriously, some of the nicest finest people you will ever meet. I'm finding that here in East Texas, too. I love the Hill Country, too but some of those areas are getting congested. But not all, though. Check out Canyon Lake/Sattler area. Good luck. Hey, we have a house for sell in historic Montgomery, Tx out by Lake Conroe--interested?

[pal264]

Thanks for the information. I was looking to see if I could map out which parts were coldest, you helped me get a better idea.

[verynicebecky]

Hello pal. I used to live in Laverne and Buffalo, OK. I am out in Northern Nevada now but looking for a place to relocate to in a few yrs. One thing that I dont miss about Ok. is the wind, which someone here brought up and reminded me. Does Amarillo get as much wind as NW OK? If I remember correctly, the dry line usually sets up east of Amarillo, leaving them out of a lot of the thunderstorms that we used to get. I sure do miss a good thunderstorm! Anyone out there know where the veterans in Amarillo go to doctor? Good luck to you pal.

[pal264]

Thanks, yes, I do remember some really wicked storms out there.

[imanativetx]

There's a big VA hospital in Amarillo. Some thunderstorms, but when they do come they are BIG! Lots of storm chaser action in Tornado Alley in the Spring. Grew up in the Pampa/Wheeler area and family lived in Stinnett near Borger, too. If you like rock hunting and rugged terrain, check out Alibates National Monument near Fritch. Don't forget the Mama canyon of Texas--Palo DuroCanyon about near Amarillo and Canyon. It's a sight to see and make sure you see the production of Texas.