Winter Blast on its way

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Walk Among Us, Jan 22, 2026.

  1. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    I don’t think Texas has many snow plows. Some of the interstates are clearing up but the side roads are mostly untouched. It got above freezing today but is down below freezing now so we are dealing with refreezing. I haven’t left the parking lot in my big truck since Friday. Went to diner with one of my pilots and it was pretty slick out. That was when it was still close to 40. Ain’t no way I would be out driving at night currently.
     
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  3. Concorde

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    Dallas area looks like a mess as is I-40 From Nashville to Memphis..
     
  4. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Road Train Member

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    I've been at the house in Houston scince last Friday.
    I just looked at current conditions,most say icy and light traffic.
    I'm heading to Joplin in a day or 2,depending on weather.
     
  5. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    Just send me back to Florida and be done with it lol.
     
  6. Long FLD

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    Southern states don’t have the resources that northern states do. And the temps are remaining colder than they normally do when a storm passes through down there. If it’s not warming up it makes clearing the roads that much more difficult for the states that already aren’t used to dealing with it.

    Also, in the pics you posted, when you’re parked and it’s storming it’s a good idea to move your truck back and forth every few hours to keep a small area cleared in front of your tires so you can get going easier.
     
  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You can look at the highway cameras at Idrivearkansas.com and drivetexas.org and see how the roads are. I 30 is currently showing ice patches but from at least exit 46 through Texarkana is bare pavement. Once you get out of the Pilot and on the interstate you'll be fine.
     
  8. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    I find it difficult to feel sorry for the people who made the choice to put themselves in this situation.

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  9. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    Waaaaaa
    The government should have come shoveled me out
    Waaaaaa
    It’s someone else’s job to think ahead
    Waaaaaa
     
  10. Lonwolv54

    Lonwolv54 Medium Load Member

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    Bearded damsel in distress! :angel13:
    Well princess we all have to live with the consequences of our choices, now go on cry baby. Oh wait you can't.. yet..:confused:
     
  11. Big Road Skateboard

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    "You can't reason somebody out of a position they didn't reason themselves into."
     
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