Happy January...
Well folks...Winter has finally arrived if for some reason you hadn't noticed the frigid cold temperatures. Before we get into weather today, those who know me well should know that this blog wouldn't be complete without a brief "Go Frogs" Chant!
Go Horned Frogs!
The #4 ranked TCU Horned Frogs will take on the #6 ranked Boise State Broncos in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl tonight!
Ok...now onto weather...
NO rain yesterday or overnight. This morning as of 10:45 a.m., we have a current temperature of 28 degrees, but it feels even colder due to the wind chill. The sun is out today, but it is not helping us out "warmth" wise today, as we are only anticipating highs today in the mid 30's. We have received NO rain thus far today. If you haven't looked at the forecast for this week, you better...because you are going to need the coat, long johns, gloves, hat, etc...long story short, you're going to need all the layers you can get on. As the forecast for this week can be summed up by two words: VERY COLD! So get ready...
As of this morning, there is a special winter weather alert for our area as issued by the National Weather Service that we thought we would share with everyone:
Issued by The National Weather Service
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
5:41 am CST, Mon., Jan. 4, 2010
... ARCTIC AIRMASS TO BRING MUCH COLDER WEATHER TO NORTH TEXAS LATE THIS WEEK...
A FRIGID AIRMASS WILL MOVE SOUTH OUT OF NORTHWESTERN CANADA AND INTO THE GREAT PLAINS BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. THIS AIRMASS WILL CONTINUE SOUTH AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH NORTH TEXAS LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BRINGING AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF FREEZING TEMPERATURES TO THE REGION. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO DIP BELOW FREEZING AFTER MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THEN REMAIN BELOW FREEZING THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON SATURDAY FOR MOST LOCATIONS IN NORTH TEXAS.
WITH AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF FREEZING TEMPERATURES LOOKING LIKELY AT THIS TIME RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN PREPARATIONS TO MITIGATE SUB FREEZING WEATHER. A HARD FREEZE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EXPOSED WATER PIPES AND CAN DAMAGE SENSITIVE VEGETATION. OUTDOOR PETS WILL ALSO REQUIRE PROTECTION FROM THIS ARCTIC OUTBREAK. WIND CHILL VALUES ARE EXPECTED TO FALL INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS OR BELOW THURSDAY MORNING... THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING. EXTRA PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WILL BE NEEDED FOR ANYONE EXPECTED TO BE OUTDOORS AT THESE TIMES... ESPECIALLY CHILDREN GOING TO SCHOOL.
THERE IS ALSO PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT AS THE ARCTIC COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE AREA. AT THIS TIME MUCH OF THE PRECIPITATION LOOKS TO FALL AS RAIN BEFORE THE DEEPER ARCTIC AIRMASS MOVES INTO THE REGION. THERE IS SOME POSSIBILITY THAT PRECIPITATION WILL BRIEFLY CHANGE OVER TO FREEZING DRIZZLE OR SNOW FLURRIES BEFORE ENDING THURSDAY MORNING. NO ACCUMULATION OF WINTRY PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. ANY ROADWAYS THAT REMAIN WET AS THE ARCTIC AIR MOVES IN WILL LIKELY FREEZE OVER CAUSING SLICK SPOTS ON THE ROADS EVEN THOUGH NO PRECIPITATION IS FALLING.
FURTHER DETAILS ON ANY POTENTIAL FREEZING PRECIPITATION AND THE DURATION OF THE FREEZING TEMPERATURES WILL BE PROVIDED AS THE EVENT NEARS AND THE FORECAST BECOMES MORE CLEAR.
----- Good Luck Staying Warm Today!
WEEKEND RV RENTALS
It's cold...you need a RV Rental!
Do you have your RV Rental for this weekend? RRMT, Inc. offers Member RV Site Rentals on a daily basis. Reservations are recommended if you desire a particular RV Site. Otherwise, all walk-up RV Site rentals are welcome as well. Please note that in addition to these rental sites, as usual, RRMT, Inc. also offers free other campsites that are always available via first come-first serve for your convenience.
2010 RRMT, Inc. Memberships Now On Sale!
If you weren't a member in 2009, but are planning on joining for 2010...don't forget that 2010 RRMT, Inc. Memberships are now on sale to the general public! Member benefits start immediately. A great deal & just in time for the new year! If you will be visiting the park this weekend, a new 2010 membership may be just what you need! Ask us for details.
2009 RRMT, Inc. Members May Renew Now For 2010!
Registration is now open for current 2009 members to renew their memberships for 2010. You can mail your stuff in or bring it with you to the park office on your next visit. If you will be visiting this weekend, upon check-in at the park office, we can provide you with renewal paperwork to complete if you need any help with finalizing needed park documentation.
NO BURN BAN for Cooke County or thus at RRMT, Inc.
Despite the cold, we will be open this weekend, so start planning your own adventure! RRMT, Inc. will be OPEN this weekend...Saturday, January 9 & Sunday, January 10! We will have park operation hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. All Members, Guests, and Visitors Welcome this weekend!
Are you wearing your purple today?
Have a purple horned frog day...
RRMT, Inc. Staff
PROUD TCU ALUM
Go Frogs! Go Frogs! Go Frogs! Go Frogs! Go Frogs! Go Frogs!
